Former Member of Parliament
Robert Halfon
Conservative MP for Harlow
At a glanceRobert Halfon was a Conservative MP for Harlow.
Early day motions
| 11 May 2022 | Consumer phone access | 6 sig. |
| 9 Feb 2022 | Levelling Up Essex | 3 sig. |
| 19 Jan 2022 | Campaign to introduce a PumpWatch body for fair fuel prices | 7 sig. |
| 22 Nov 2021 | Protections for shop workers | 18 sig. |
| 18 Oct 2021 | Work of nurseries and food production facilities | 2 sig. |
| 18 Oct 2021 | Abolishing VAT on energy bills | 12 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Education) · Department for Education 26 Oct 2022 – 26 Mar 2024
- Minister of State (Department of Education) (Apprenticeships and Skills) · Department for Education 17 Jul 2016 – 12 Jun 2017
- Minister without Portfolio (Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 8 May 2015 – 17 Jul 2016
Committee memberships
- Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Bill 15 Mar 2023 – 23 Mar 2023
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 20 May 2020 – 27 Oct 2022
- Education Committee · Chair 27 Jan 2020 – 27 Oct 2022
- Liaison Committee Sub-committee on the effectiveness and influence of the select committee system 13 Feb 2019 – 6 Nov 2019
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 6 Nov 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Education Committee · Chair 12 Jul 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Public Administration Committee 12 Jul 2010 – 12 May 2014
Previous seats
- Harlow · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
Elections contested
- Harlow 5 May 2005
- Harlow 7 Jun 2001
Party affiliation
- Conservative 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert Halfon, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Robert Halfon?
Robert Halfon was a Member of Parliament who represented Harlow in the House of Commons. See Robert Halfon's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Robert Halfon represent?
Robert Halfon sat as Conservative. See Robert Halfon's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Robert Halfon represent?
Robert Halfon was the Member of Parliament for Harlow. See Robert Halfon's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Robert Halfon?
Robert Halfon has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Robert Halfon's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.