Former Member of Parliament
Chris Skidmore
Conservative MP for Kingswood
At a glanceChris Skidmore was a Conservative MP for Kingswood.
Early day motions
| 10 Feb 2014 | COSSHAM HOSPITAL MINOR INJURIES UNIT | 5 sig. |
| 13 Sep 2012 | STATE FUNERAL FOR RICHARD III | 4 sig. |
| 13 Sep 2010 | BRISTOL EVENING POST APPRENTICESHIPS CAMPAIGN | 10 sig. |
| 26 Jul 2010 | COSSHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 3 sig. |
| 8 Jun 2010 | GREEN BELT PROTECTION | 14 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) (Universities and Science) (Joint with the Department for Education) · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy 10 Sep 2019 – 13 Feb 2020
- Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) · Department of Health and Social Care 24 Jul 2019 – 10 Sep 2019
- Minister of State (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) (Universities and Science) (Joint with the Department for Education) · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy 5 Dec 2018 – 24 Jul 2019
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 17 Jul 2016 – 8 Jan 2018
Other posts
- Vice-Chair, Conservative Party 8 Jan 2018 – 6 Nov 2019
Committee memberships
- Environmental Audit Committee 11 Jul 2022 – 8 Jan 2024
- Health and Care Bill 7 Sep 2021 – 2 Nov 2021
- Education Committee 5 Nov 2012 – 18 Mar 2014
- Health and Social Care Committee 12 Jul 2010 – 17 Jun 2013
Previous seats
- Kingswood · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 8 Jan 2024
Party affiliation
- Conservative 6 May 2010 – 8 Jan 2024
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chris Skidmore, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Chris Skidmore?
Chris Skidmore was a Member of Parliament who represented Kingswood in the House of Commons. See Chris Skidmore's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Chris Skidmore represent?
Chris Skidmore sat as Conservative. See Chris Skidmore's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Chris Skidmore represent?
Chris Skidmore was the Member of Parliament for Kingswood. See Chris Skidmore's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Chris Skidmore?
Chris Skidmore has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Chris Skidmore's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.