Former Member of Parliament
Sir Simon Clarke
Conservative MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland
At a glanceSir Simon Clarke was a Conservative MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities 6 Sep 2022 – 25 Oct 2022
- Chief Secretary to the Treasury · HM Treasury 16 Sep 2021 – 6 Sep 2022
- Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government 13 Feb 2020 – 8 Sep 2020
- Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 27 Jul 2019 – 13 Feb 2020
Committee memberships
- Public Accounts Committee 6 Dec 2022 – 18 Dec 2023
- Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission 7 Sep 2022 – 25 Oct 2022
- Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Bill [HL] 19 Jan 2022 – 27 Jan 2022
- Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission 18 May 2020 – 22 Sep 2020
- Treasury Committee 20 Feb 2018 – 6 Nov 2019
- Treasury Sub-Committee 20 Feb 2018 – 6 Nov 2019
- Regulatory Reform 18 Dec 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
Previous seats
- Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland · Elected 2 times 8 Jun 2017 – 30 May 2024
Elections contested
- Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland 4 Jul 2024
- Middlesbrough 7 May 2015
Party affiliation
- Conservative 8 Jun 2017 – 30 May 2024
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir Simon Clarke, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir Simon Clarke?
Sir Simon Clarke was a Member of Parliament who represented Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland in the House of Commons. See Sir Simon Clarke's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir Simon Clarke represent?
Sir Simon Clarke sat as Conservative. See Sir Simon Clarke's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir Simon Clarke represent?
Sir Simon Clarke was the Member of Parliament for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland. See Sir Simon Clarke's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir Simon Clarke?
Sir Simon Clarke has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Simon Clarke's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.