Former Member of Parliament
Sir Robert Syms
Conservative MP for Poole
At a glanceSir Robert Syms was a Conservative MP for Poole.
Early day motions
| 28 Feb 2022 | Pre-legislative scrutiny and delay for the Government's proposed conversion therapy legislation | 4 sig. |
| 22 Jan 2008 | REVIEW OF HOUSING REVENUE ACCOUNT SUBSIDY | 26 sig. |
| 4 Mar 2002 | GIFT OF CHAMPAGNE TO THE GOVERNMENT WHIPS' OFFICE BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRANSPORT, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND THE REGIONS | 10 sig. |
| 16 Mar 1999 | CONDUCT OF THE PRIME MINISTER (No. 3) | 62 sig. |
| 16 Feb 1999 | GENETICALLY-MODIFIED CROPS | 14 sig. |
| 14 Jan 1999 | EU COMMISSION | 18 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 17 Jul 2016 – 15 Jun 2017
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 6 Sep 2012 – 7 Oct 2013
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Communities and Local Government) · Department for Communities and Local Government 10 May 2005 – 3 Jul 2007
- Shadow Minister (Office of the Deputy Prime Minister) 1 Jun 2003 – 5 May 2005
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 28 Feb 2003 – 1 Jun 2003
- Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Transport and the Regions) 1 Jun 1999 – 1 Jun 2001
Other posts
- Vice-Chair, Conservative Party 1 Jul 2001 – 1 Jul 2002
Committee memberships
- Panel of Chairs 20 Oct 2022 – 30 May 2024
- Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) 27 Jan 2020 – 24 Jan 2023
- Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) 27 Jan 2020 – 24 Jan 2023
- Finance Committee (Commons) 2 Mar 2020 – 9 Mar 2020
- Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) 30 Oct 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) 30 Oct 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Finance Committee (Commons) 30 Oct 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Administration Committee 28 Nov 2016 – 3 May 2017
- High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill (Commons) · Chair 8 Jun 2015 – 22 Feb 2016
- High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill (Commons) 29 Apr 2014 – 22 Feb 2016
- High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill (Commons) · Chair 6 May 2014 – 30 Mar 2015
- Finance and Services Committee 10 Dec 2013 – 30 Mar 2015
- Draft Detention of Terrorist Suspects (Temporary Extension) Bills (Joint Committee) 15 Mar 2011 – 30 Mar 2015
- Administration Committee 28 Oct 2013 – 8 Dec 2014
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 27 Jul 2010 – 10 Dec 2012
- Regulatory Reform · Chair 27 Jul 2010 – 3 Dec 2012
- Regulatory Reform 26 Jul 2010 – 3 Dec 2012
- Health and Social Care Committee 22 Oct 2007 – 6 May 2010
- Draft Marine Bill (Joint Committee) 8 May 2008 – 22 Jul 2008
- Transport Committee 22 Jul 2002 – 25 Mar 2003
- Health and Social Care Committee 14 Jul 1997 – 13 Nov 2000
- Procedure Committee 5 Nov 1998 – 26 Nov 1999
Previous seats
- Poole · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
- Poole · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Poole 4 Jul 2024
- Walsall North 9 Apr 1992
Party affiliation
- Conservative 1 May 1997 – 30 May 2024
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir Robert Syms, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir Robert Syms?
Sir Robert Syms was a Member of Parliament who represented Poole in the House of Commons. See Sir Robert Syms's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir Robert Syms represent?
Sir Robert Syms sat as Conservative. See Sir Robert Syms's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir Robert Syms represent?
Sir Robert Syms was the Member of Parliament for Poole. See Sir Robert Syms's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir Robert Syms?
Sir Robert Syms has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Robert Syms's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.