Former Member of Parliament
Mr John Townend
Conservative MP for East Yorkshire
At a glanceMr John Townend was a Conservative MP for East Yorkshire.
Early day motions
| 31 Jan 2000 | STALL AND TETHER-PRODUCED PIGMEAT | 4 sig. |
| 27 Mar 1996 | HONOURABLE MEMBER FOR COLNE VALLEY AND THE SUNDAY TIMES | 81 sig. |
| 28 Feb 1996 | CONDUCT OF THE HONOURABLE MEMBER FOR DOVER AND HERALD OF FREE ENTERPRISE | 16 sig. |
| 23 Mar 1994 | LADY THATCHER'S VISIT TO CHILE | 1 sig. |
| 9 Feb 1994 | LABOUR'S PLANS FOR BUSINESS | 12 sig. |
| 1 Feb 1994 | BEER SMUGGLING | 1 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- Public Administration Committee 18 Jan 2000 – 11 May 2001
Previous seats
- East Yorkshire · Elected 1 time 1 May 1997 – 7 Jun 2001
- Bridlington · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Bridlington · Elected 1 time 3 May 1979 – 9 Jun 1983
Elections contested
- Kingston upon Hull North 18 Jun 1970
Party affiliation
- Conservative 3 May 1979 – 7 Jun 2001
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr John Townend, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr John Townend?
Mr John Townend was a Member of Parliament who represented East Yorkshire in the House of Commons. See Mr John Townend's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr John Townend represent?
Mr John Townend sat as Conservative. See Mr John Townend's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr John Townend represent?
Mr John Townend was the Member of Parliament for East Yorkshire. See Mr John Townend's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr John Townend?
Mr John Townend has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr John Townend's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.