Former Member of Parliament
Sir Peter Tapsell
Conservative MP for Louth and Horncastle
At a glanceSir Peter Tapsell was a Conservative MP for Louth and Horncastle.
Early day motions
| 26 Jan 1993 | INTEREST RATES AND THE ERM | 29 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury) · HM Treasury 1 Jun 1977 – 1 Jun 1978
- Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 1 Jun 1976 – 1 Jun 1977
Other posts
- Father of the House of Commons 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
Previous seats
- Louth and Horncastle · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Louth and Horncastle · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- East Lindsey · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Horncastle · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Horncastle · Elected 2 times 31 Mar 1966 – 28 Feb 1974
- Nottingham West · Elected 1 time 8 Oct 1959 – 15 Oct 1964
Elections contested
- Nottingham West 15 Oct 1964
- Wednesbury 28 Feb 1957
Party affiliation
- Conservative 8 Oct 1959 – 30 Mar 2015
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir Peter Tapsell, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir Peter Tapsell?
Sir Peter Tapsell was a Member of Parliament who represented Louth and Horncastle in the House of Commons. See Sir Peter Tapsell's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir Peter Tapsell represent?
Sir Peter Tapsell sat as Conservative. See Sir Peter Tapsell's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir Peter Tapsell represent?
Sir Peter Tapsell was the Member of Parliament for Louth and Horncastle. See Sir Peter Tapsell's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir Peter Tapsell?
Sir Peter Tapsell has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Peter Tapsell's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.