Former Member of Parliament
Sir Richard Body
Conservative MP for Boston and Skegness
At a glanceSir Richard Body was a Conservative MP for Boston and Skegness.
Early day motions
| 10 Nov 1999 | CONDUCT OF THE RIGHT HONOURABLE MEMBER FOR SEDGEFIELD | 1 sig. |
| 19 Oct 1999 | DISPLAY OF FLAGS IN TAXI-CABS | 13 sig. |
| 22 Jul 1999 | ORGANIC FOOD | 3 sig. |
| 2 Feb 1993 | SET-ASIDE AND UNEMPLOYMENT | 77 sig. |
| 15 Jul 1992 | SINGLE CURRENCY | 1 sig. |
| 14 Jul 1992 | ALTERNATIVE RESEARCH | 61 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- Environmental Audit Committee 18 Jan 2000 – 11 May 2001
- Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) 1 Nov 1978 – 27 Mar 1991
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 14 May 1986 – 15 May 1987
- Agriculture 3 May 1979 – 15 May 1987
- Agriculture · Chair 13 Mar 1986 – 1 Jan 1987
Previous seats
- Boston and Skegness · Elected 1 time 1 May 1997 – 7 Jun 2001
- Holland with Boston · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Holland with Boston · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Holland with Boston · Elected 2 times 31 Mar 1966 – 28 Feb 1974
- Billericay · Elected 1 time 26 May 1955 – 8 Oct 1959
Elections contested
- Leek 25 Oct 1951
- Abertillery 30 Nov 1950
- Rotherham 23 Feb 1950
Party affiliation
- Conservative 1 Apr 1996 – 7 Jun 2001
- Independent Conservative 29 Nov 1994 – 1 Apr 1996
- Conservative 26 May 1955 – 29 Nov 1994
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir Richard Body, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir Richard Body?
Sir Richard Body was a Member of Parliament who represented Boston and Skegness in the House of Commons. See Sir Richard Body's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir Richard Body represent?
Sir Richard Body sat as Conservative. See Sir Richard Body's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir Richard Body represent?
Sir Richard Body was the Member of Parliament for Boston and Skegness. See Sir Richard Body's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir Richard Body?
Sir Richard Body has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Richard Body's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.