Former Member of Parliament
Mr Michael Mates
Conservative MP for East Hampshire
At a glanceMr Michael Mates was a Conservative MP for East Hampshire.
Early day motions
| 2 Dec 2009 | NATIONAL DEFENCE MEDAL | 186 sig. |
| 18 Mar 2009 | BRITISH-IRISH PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY | 43 sig. |
| 30 Nov 2006 | PINGAT JASA MALAYSIA MEDAL | 79 sig. |
| 18 Jan 2001 | GULF VETERANS | 153 sig. |
| 22 May 1996 | VOLUNTEERS' WEEK | 66 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Northern Ireland Office) · Northern Ireland Office 15 Apr 1992 – 24 Jun 1993
Committee memberships
- Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament 30 Jul 2001 – 6 May 2010
- Northern Ireland Affairs Committee · Chair 16 Jul 2001 – 12 Jul 2005
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 5 Nov 2001 – 5 May 2005
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 14 Jan 1987 – 16 Mar 1992
- Defence Committee 3 May 1979 – 16 Mar 1992
- Defence Committee · Chair 1 Jan 1987 – 1 Jan 1992
Previous seats
- East Hampshire · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- East Hampshire · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Petersfield · Elected 2 times 10 Oct 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
Party affiliation
- Conservative 10 Oct 1974 – 6 May 2010
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr Michael Mates, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr Michael Mates?
Mr Michael Mates was a Member of Parliament who represented East Hampshire in the House of Commons. See Mr Michael Mates's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr Michael Mates represent?
Mr Michael Mates sat as Conservative. See Mr Michael Mates's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr Michael Mates represent?
Mr Michael Mates was the Member of Parliament for East Hampshire. See Mr Michael Mates's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr Michael Mates?
Mr Michael Mates has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Michael Mates's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.