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Portrait of Sir Teddy Taylor

Former Member of Parliament

Sir Teddy Taylor

Conservative MP for Rochford and Southend East

At a glanceSir Teddy Taylor was a Conservative MP for Rochford and Southend East.

Early day motions78 tabled
4 Feb 2005 US FOREIGN POLICY 21 sig.
23 Nov 2004 EDUCATION IN SOUTHEND 10 sig.
11 Oct 2004 SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF ARNHEM 68 sig.
29 Jun 2004 RESOLVING INTERNATIONAL PROBLEMS 17 sig.
22 Mar 2004 LIVE EXPORT OF HORSES AND PONIES 88 sig.
26 Nov 2003 NATIONAL MEMORIAL TO THE EVACUATION PROJECT 30 sig.
Full parliamentary career15 past posts

Government posts

  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scottish Office) · Scottish Office 8 Jan 1974 – 4 Mar 1974
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scottish Office) · Scottish Office 24 Jun 1970 – 28 Jul 1971

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 1 Jul 1977 – 3 May 1979

Committee memberships

  • Treasury Committee 16 Jul 1997 – 11 May 2001
  • Trade & Industry 9 Jun 1983 – 18 Apr 1985

Previous seats

  • Rochford and Southend East · Elected 2 times 1 May 1997 – 5 May 2005
  • Southend East · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
  • Southend East · Elected 1 time 13 Mar 1980 – 9 Jun 1983
  • Glasgow, Cathcart · Elected 2 times 28 Feb 1974 – 3 May 1979
  • Glasgow, Cathcart · Elected 3 times 15 Oct 1964 – 28 Feb 1974

Elections contested

  • Glasgow, Cathcart 3 May 1979
  • Glasgow, Springburn 8 Oct 1959

Party affiliation

  • Conservative 1 Apr 1995 – 5 May 2005
  • Independent Conservative 29 Nov 1994 – 1 Apr 1995
  • Conservative 15 Oct 1964 – 29 Nov 1994

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sir Teddy Taylor, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Sir Teddy Taylor?

Sir Teddy Taylor was a Member of Parliament who represented Rochford and Southend East in the House of Commons. See Sir Teddy Taylor's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Sir Teddy Taylor represent?

Sir Teddy Taylor sat as Conservative. See Sir Teddy Taylor's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Sir Teddy Taylor represent?

Sir Teddy Taylor was the Member of Parliament for Rochford and Southend East. See Sir Teddy Taylor's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Sir Teddy Taylor?

Sir Teddy Taylor has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Teddy Taylor's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.