Former Member of Parliament
Mr James Cran
Conservative MP for Beverley and Holderness
At a glanceMr James Cran was a Conservative MP for Beverley and Holderness.
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Opposition Assistant Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 1 Jan 2001 – 5 May 2005
- Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons 1 Jan 2001 – 5 May 2005
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 1 Jan 1998 – 1 Jan 2001
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 1 Jan 1997 – 1 Jan 1998
Committee memberships
- Defence Committee 29 Oct 2001 – 12 Jul 2005
- Panel of Chairs 26 Jun 2001 – 24 May 2005
- Administration Committee 28 Jul 1997 – 22 Jun 1998
- Northern Ireland Affairs Committee 16 Nov 1994 – 22 May 1995
- Trade & Industry 17 Jun 1987 – 16 Mar 1992
Previous seats
- Beverley and Holderness · Elected 2 times 1 May 1997 – 5 May 2005
- Beverley · Elected 2 times 11 Jun 1987 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- Gordon 9 Jun 1983
- Glasgow, Shettleston 10 Oct 1974
Party affiliation
- Conservative 11 Jun 1987 – 5 May 2005
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr James Cran, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr James Cran?
Mr James Cran was a Member of Parliament who represented Beverley and Holderness in the House of Commons. See Mr James Cran's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr James Cran represent?
Mr James Cran sat as Conservative. See Mr James Cran's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr James Cran represent?
Mr James Cran was the Member of Parliament for Beverley and Holderness. See Mr James Cran's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr James Cran?
Mr James Cran has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr James Cran's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.