Former Member of Parliament
Mr Peter Atkinson
Conservative MP for Hexham
At a glanceMr Peter Atkinson was a Conservative MP for Hexham.
Early day motions
| 7 Dec 2005 | QUALITY STANDARD MARKS FOR ENGLISH BEEF AND LAMB | 40 sig. |
| 29 Nov 2004 | BOVINE TB IN THE NORTH EAST | 48 sig. |
| 29 Nov 2004 | DAIRY FARMING IN THE NORTH EAST | 51 sig. |
| 10 Dec 2002 | FUNDING FOR NORTHUMBERLAND'S DISPOSAL OF REFRIGERATORS | 22 sig. |
| 2 Jul 1998 | AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES AND NATIONAL PARKS | 6 sig. |
| 17 Jul 1997 | UXBRIDGE-CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE | 22 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 1 Jul 2002 – 10 May 2005
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 1 Jan 1999 – 1 Jul 2002
Committee memberships
- Committee on Reform of the House of Commons 21 Oct 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Panel of Chairs 12 Dec 2005 – 6 May 2010
- Court of Referees 1 Jan 1997 – 5 May 2005
- Procedure Committee 10 Feb 2003 – 8 Nov 2004
- Panel of Chairs 26 Jun 2001 – 20 Nov 2003
- Scottish Affairs Committee 27 Apr 1992 – 2 Dec 2002
- Panel of Chairs 1 Jan 1997 – 1 Jan 2000
Previous seats
- Hexham · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Hexham · Elected 1 time 9 Apr 1992 – 1 May 1997
Party affiliation
- Conservative 9 Apr 1992 – 6 May 2010
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr Peter Atkinson, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr Peter Atkinson?
Mr Peter Atkinson was a Member of Parliament who represented Hexham in the House of Commons. See Mr Peter Atkinson's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr Peter Atkinson represent?
Mr Peter Atkinson sat as Conservative. See Mr Peter Atkinson's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr Peter Atkinson represent?
Mr Peter Atkinson was the Member of Parliament for Hexham. See Mr Peter Atkinson's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr Peter Atkinson?
Mr Peter Atkinson has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Peter Atkinson's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.