Former Member of Parliament
Mr Owen Paterson
Conservative MP for North Shropshire
At a glanceMr Owen Paterson was a Conservative MP for North Shropshire.
Early day motions
| 16 Dec 1998 | LABOUR PARTY'S CONSTITUTION | 16 sig. |
| 27 Apr 1998 | CONDUCT OF THE HONOURABLE MEMBER FOR NEATH AND THE WELSH DRAGON | 29 sig. |
| 15 Jan 1998 | CONDUCT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WALES AND THE NEED FOR A REVIEW OF THE RESULT OF THE WELSH REFERENDUM | 34 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 6 Sep 2012 – 15 Jul 2014
- Secretary of State for Northern Ireland · Northern Ireland Office 12 May 2010 – 6 Sep 2012
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland · Northern Ireland Office 3 Jul 2007 – 6 May 2010
- Shadow Minister (Transport) · Department for Transport 10 Nov 2006 – 3 Jul 2007
- Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 1 Oct 2005 – 10 Nov 2006
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 1 Jun 2000 – 1 Jun 2001
Committee memberships
- Agriculture 21 Feb 2000 – 11 May 2001
- Welsh Affairs Committee 14 Jul 1997 – 11 May 2001
- European Scrutiny Committee 26 Jul 1999 – 20 Nov 2000
Previous seats
- North Shropshire · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 5 Nov 2021
- North Shropshire · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Wrexham 9 Apr 1992
Party affiliation
- Conservative 1 May 1997 – 5 Nov 2021
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr Owen Paterson, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr Owen Paterson?
Mr Owen Paterson was a Member of Parliament who represented North Shropshire in the House of Commons. See Mr Owen Paterson's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr Owen Paterson represent?
Mr Owen Paterson sat as Conservative. See Mr Owen Paterson's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr Owen Paterson represent?
Mr Owen Paterson was the Member of Parliament for North Shropshire. See Mr Owen Paterson's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr Owen Paterson?
Mr Owen Paterson has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Owen Paterson's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.