Portrait of Mr David Heathcoat-Amory

Former Member of Parliament

Mr David Heathcoat-Amory

Conservative MP for Wells

At a glanceMr David Heathcoat-Amory was a Conservative MP for Wells.

Early day motions1 tabled
Full parliamentary career18 past posts

Government posts

  • Paymaster General (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 20 Jul 1994 – 20 Jul 1996
  • Minister of State (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 7 Jun 1993 – 20 Jul 1994
  • Deputy Chief Whip and Treasurer · HM Household 15 Apr 1992 – 6 Jun 1993
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Energy) · Department of Energy 28 Nov 1990 – 11 Apr 1992
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Environment) · Department for the Environment 28 Oct 1989 – 28 Nov 1990
  • Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 26 Jul 1989 – 28 Oct 1989
  • Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 26 Jul 1988 – 25 Jul 1989

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions) · Department for Work and Pensions 10 May 2005 – 8 Dec 2005
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Trade and Industry · Department of Trade and Industry 26 Sep 2000 – 7 Jun 2001
  • Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury · HM Treasury 11 Jun 1997 – 26 Sep 2000

Committee memberships

  • Foreign Affairs Committee 19 Dec 2005 – 6 May 2010
  • European Scrutiny Committee 15 Sep 2003 – 6 May 2010
  • Treasury Committee 22 Mar 2004 – 11 Jul 2005
  • Finance and Services Committee 27 Apr 1992 – 10 Jun 1993

Previous seats

  • Wells · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
  • Wells · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997

Elections contested

  • Brent South 3 May 1979

Party affiliation

  • Conservative 9 Jun 1983 – 6 May 2010

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mr David Heathcoat-Amory, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Mr David Heathcoat-Amory?

Mr David Heathcoat-Amory was a Member of Parliament who represented Wells in the House of Commons. See Mr David Heathcoat-Amory's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Mr David Heathcoat-Amory represent?

Mr David Heathcoat-Amory sat as Conservative. See Mr David Heathcoat-Amory's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Mr David Heathcoat-Amory represent?

Mr David Heathcoat-Amory was the Member of Parliament for Wells. See Mr David Heathcoat-Amory's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Mr David Heathcoat-Amory?

Mr David Heathcoat-Amory has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr David Heathcoat-Amory's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.