Former Member of Parliament
Sir Simon Burns
Conservative MP for Chelmsford
At a glanceSir Simon Burns was a Conservative MP for Chelmsford.
Early day motions
| 5 Nov 2013 | 50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT JOHN F KENNEDY | 49 sig. |
| 12 Oct 2009 | MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY | 43 sig. |
| 4 Mar 2009 | SENATOR EDWARD KENNEDY | 31 sig. |
| 5 Nov 2008 | PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK OBAMA | 18 sig. |
| 19 Jun 2008 | NHS (PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES) REGULATIONS 2005 | 20 sig. |
| 21 Apr 2008 | 40th ANNIVERSARY OF DEATH OF SENATOR ROBERT KENNEDY | 232 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Department for Transport) (Rail and Aviation) · Department for Transport 6 Sep 2012 – 4 Oct 2013
- Minister of State (Department of Health) (Health Services) · Department of Health 13 May 2010 – 6 Sep 2012
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health) · Department of Health 23 Jul 1996 – 2 May 1997
- Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 8 Jul 1995 – 23 Jul 1996
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 20 Jul 1994 – 7 Jul 1995
Opposition posts
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 10 Dec 2005 – 6 May 2010
- Shadow Spokesperson (Health) · Department of Health 1 Jan 2001 – 10 Dec 2005
- Shadow Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government) · Department for Communities and Local Government 1 Jan 1998 – 1 Jan 1999
- Shadow Spokesperson (Social Security) · Department of Social Security 1 May 1997 – 1 Jan 1998
Committee memberships
- Administration Committee 6 Nov 2006 – 30 Mar 2009
- Armed Forces Bill Committee 19 Dec 2005 – 9 May 2006
- Health and Social Care Committee 5 Jul 1999 – 12 Jul 2005
- Public Accounts Committee 7 Nov 2000 – 11 May 2001
Previous seats
- Chelmsford · Elected 2 times 6 May 2010 – 3 May 2017
- West Chelmsford · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Chelmsford · Elected 2 times 11 Jun 1987 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- Alyn and Deeside 9 Jun 1983
Party affiliation
- Conservative 11 Jun 1987 – 3 May 2017
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir Simon Burns, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir Simon Burns?
Sir Simon Burns was a Member of Parliament who represented Chelmsford in the House of Commons. See Sir Simon Burns's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir Simon Burns represent?
Sir Simon Burns sat as Conservative. See Sir Simon Burns's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir Simon Burns represent?
Sir Simon Burns was the Member of Parliament for Chelmsford. See Sir Simon Burns's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir Simon Burns?
Sir Simon Burns has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Simon Burns's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.