Portrait of Sir Alan Duncan

Former Member of Parliament

Sir Alan Duncan

Conservative MP for Rutland and Melton

At a glanceSir Alan Duncan was a Conservative MP for Rutland and Melton.

Early day motions53 tabled
Full parliamentary career20 past posts

Government posts

  • Minister of State (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 17 Jul 2016 – 22 Jul 2019
  • Minister of State (Department for International Development) · Department for International Development 14 May 2010 – 15 Jul 2014

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Minister (Justice) · Ministry of Justice 7 Sep 2009 – 6 May 2010
  • Shadow Leader of the House of Commons · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons 19 Jan 2009 – 7 Sep 2009
  • Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 3 Jul 2007 – 19 Jan 2009
  • Shadow Secretary of State (Trade and Industry) · Department of Trade and Industry 10 May 2005 – 3 Jul 2007
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Transport · Department for Transport 1 Jan 2005 – 10 May 2005
  • Shadow Secretary of State for International Development · Department for International Development 1 Sep 2004 – 1 Jan 2005
  • Shadow Lord Chancellor and Shadow Secretary of State for Justice (also Shadow Minister for London) · Ministry of Justice 8 Nov 2003 – 1 Sep 2004
  • Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 1 Jun 2001 – 1 Jun 2003
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry) · Department of Trade and Industry 1 Jun 1999 – 1 Jun 2001
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Health) · Department of Health 1 Jun 1998 – 1 Jun 1999

Other posts

  • Vice-Chair, Conservative Party 1 Jul 1997 – 1 Jul 1998

Committee memberships

Previous seats

  • Rutland and Melton · Elected 3 times 6 May 2010 – 6 Nov 2019
  • Rutland and Melton · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
  • Rutland and Melton · Elected 1 time 9 Apr 1992 – 1 May 1997

Elections contested

  • Barnsley West and Penistone 11 Jun 1987

Party affiliation

  • Conservative 9 Apr 1992 – 6 Nov 2019

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Expenses£182,675 · 2019/20
Staffing£103,432
Winding Up£30,760
Miscellaneous£30,283

See every line item

Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sir Alan Duncan, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Sir Alan Duncan?

Sir Alan Duncan was a Member of Parliament who represented Rutland and Melton in the House of Commons. See Sir Alan Duncan's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Sir Alan Duncan represent?

Sir Alan Duncan sat as Conservative. See Sir Alan Duncan's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Sir Alan Duncan represent?

Sir Alan Duncan was the Member of Parliament for Rutland and Melton. See Sir Alan Duncan's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Sir Alan Duncan?

Sir Alan Duncan has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Alan Duncan's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.