Former Member of Parliament
Alun Cairns
Conservative MP for Vale of Glamorgan
At a glanceAlun Cairns was a Conservative MP for Vale of Glamorgan.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Secretary of State for Wales · Wales Office 19 Mar 2016 – 6 Nov 2019
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Wales Office) · Wales Office 15 Jul 2014 – 19 Mar 2016
- Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 15 Jul 2014 – 19 Mar 2016
Committee memberships
- Welsh Grand Committee 18 Jan 2022 – 30 May 2024
- Community and Suspended Sentences (Notification of Details) Bill 8 May 2024 – 15 May 2024
- Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill 9 Nov 2021 – 25 Nov 2021
- Public Administration Committee 9 May 2011 – 12 May 2014
- Welsh Affairs Committee 12 Jul 2010 – 27 Jun 2011
Previous seats
- Vale of Glamorgan · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
Elections contested
- Vale of Glamorgan 4 Jul 2024
- Vale of Glamorgan 5 May 2005
- Gower 1 May 1997
Party affiliation
- Conservative 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alun Cairns, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Alun Cairns?
Alun Cairns was a Member of Parliament who represented Vale of Glamorgan in the House of Commons. See Alun Cairns's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Alun Cairns represent?
Alun Cairns sat as Conservative. See Alun Cairns's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Alun Cairns represent?
Alun Cairns was the Member of Parliament for Vale of Glamorgan. See Alun Cairns's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Alun Cairns?
Alun Cairns has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Alun Cairns's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.