Former Member of Parliament
Dame Caroline Spelman
Conservative MP for Meriden
At a glanceDame Caroline Spelman was a Conservative MP for Meriden.
Early day motions
| 14 Jun 2018 | FREEDOM OF RELIGION OR BELIEF | 30 sig. |
| 8 Feb 2018 | TRANSFER OF CHANNEL 4 | 16 sig. |
| 15 Jan 2018 | TOUGHER SENTENCING FOR ASSAULTS AGAINST ON-DUTY EMERGENCY SERVICE WORKERS | 12 sig. |
| 21 Dec 2017 | BIRMINGHAM FOR COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2022 | 11 sig. |
| 31 Oct 2016 | GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY | 41 sig. |
| 23 Mar 2016 | G7 INSURESILIENCE INITIATIVE ON CLIMATE RISK INSURANCE | 26 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 12 May 2010 – 6 Sep 2012
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government · Department for Communities and Local Government 19 Jan 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Shadow Minister without Portfolio · HM Official Opposition 3 Jul 2007 – 19 Jan 2009
- Shadow Secretary of State (Office of the Deputy Prime Minister) · HM Official Opposition 10 May 2005 – 3 Jul 2007
- Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government · Department for Communities and Local Government 1 May 2004 – 10 May 2005
- Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 10 Nov 2003 – 1 May 2004
- Shadow Minister (Women) 1 Jul 2001 – 1 May 2004
- Shadow Secretary of State for International Development · Department for International Development 1 Jul 2001 – 1 Nov 2003
- Shadow Spokesperson (Health) · Department of Health 10 Jun 1999 – 10 Sep 2001
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 10 Jun 1998 – 10 Jun 1999
Other posts
- Second Church Estates Commissioner 21 May 2015 – 6 Nov 2019
- Party Chair, Conservative Party 3 Jul 2007 – 19 Jan 2009
Committee memberships
- Ecclesiastical Committee 31 Oct 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Ecclesiastical Committee 28 Oct 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Ecclesiastical Committee 25 Feb 2014 – 30 Mar 2015
- Environmental Audit Committee 16 Dec 2013 – 30 Mar 2015
- Draft Modern Slavery Bill (Joint Committee) 9 Jan 2014 – 3 Apr 2014
- Science, Innovation and Technology Committee 14 Jul 1997 – 22 Jun 1998
Previous seats
- Meriden · Elected 3 times 6 May 2010 – 6 Nov 2019
- Meriden · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Bassetlaw 9 Apr 1992
Party affiliation
- Conservative 1 May 1997 – 6 Nov 2019
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dame Caroline Spelman, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Dame Caroline Spelman?
Dame Caroline Spelman was a Member of Parliament who represented Meriden in the House of Commons. See Dame Caroline Spelman's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Dame Caroline Spelman represent?
Dame Caroline Spelman sat as Conservative. See Dame Caroline Spelman's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Dame Caroline Spelman represent?
Dame Caroline Spelman was the Member of Parliament for Meriden. See Dame Caroline Spelman's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Dame Caroline Spelman?
Dame Caroline Spelman has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Dame Caroline Spelman's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.