Portrait of Michael Tomlinson

Former Member of Parliament

Michael Tomlinson

Conservative MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole

At a glanceMichael Tomlinson was a Conservative MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole.

Full parliamentary career14 past posts

Government posts

  • Minister of State (Minister for Illegal Migration) · Home Office 7 Dec 2023 – 5 Jul 2024
  • Solicitor General (Attorney General's Office) · Attorney General's Office 7 Sep 2022 – 7 Dec 2023
  • Vice Chamberlain (HM Household) (Whip, House of Commons) · HM Household 8 Jul 2022 – 7 Sep 2022
  • Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 13 Feb 2020 – 8 Jul 2022

Committee memberships

  • Committee of Selection 20 Oct 2021 – 11 Oct 2022
  • Skills and Post-16 Education [HL] Bill 24 Nov 2021 – 7 Dec 2021
  • Subsidy Control Bill 20 Oct 2021 – 18 Nov 2021
  • Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill 7 Sep 2021 – 22 Sep 2021
  • Rating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Bill 1 Jul 2021 – 6 Jul 2021
  • European Scrutiny Committee 30 Oct 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
  • European Scrutiny Committee 7 Nov 2016 – 3 May 2017

Previous seats

  • Mid Dorset and North Poole · Elected 3 times 7 May 2015 – 30 May 2024

Elections contested

  • Mid Dorset and North Poole 4 Jul 2024

Party affiliation

  • Conservative 7 May 2015 – 30 May 2024

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Expenses£212,590 · 2024/25
Staffing£133,612
Miscellaneous£50,512
Accommodation£21,447

See every line item

Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Michael Tomlinson, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Michael Tomlinson?

Michael Tomlinson was a Member of Parliament who represented Mid Dorset and North Poole in the House of Commons. See Michael Tomlinson's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Michael Tomlinson represent?

Michael Tomlinson sat as Conservative. See Michael Tomlinson's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Michael Tomlinson represent?

Michael Tomlinson was the Member of Parliament for Mid Dorset and North Poole. See Michael Tomlinson's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Michael Tomlinson?

Michael Tomlinson has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Michael Tomlinson's official Parliament profile.

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