Former Member of Parliament
Mr James Clappison
Conservative MP for Hertsmere
At a glanceMr James Clappison was a Conservative MP for Hertsmere.
Early day motions
| 19 Jun 2014 | KIDNAPPED ISRAELI TEENAGERS | 53 sig. |
| 11 Sep 2013 | BAUER MEDIA GROUP | 4 sig. |
| 8 Feb 2011 | UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS | 29 sig. |
| 3 Feb 2010 | MOR GABRIEL MONASTERY | 20 sig. |
| 30 Apr 2009 | POTTERS BAR CRASH SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY | 20 sig. |
| 1 Jul 2008 | PERSECUTION OF CHRISTIANS IN ALGERIA: THE CASE OF HABIBA KOUIDER | 102 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Environment) · Department for the Environment 6 Jul 1995 – 1 May 1997
Opposition posts
- Shadow Spokesperson (Work and Pensions) · Department for Work and Pensions 10 Jul 2007 – 6 May 2010
- Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury) · HM Treasury 1 Jan 2002 – 1 Jan 2003
- Shadow Spokesperson (Work and Pensions) · Department for Work and Pensions 1 Jan 2001 – 1 Jan 2002
- Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury) · HM Treasury 1 Jan 2000 – 1 Jan 2001
- Shadow Spokesperson (Education) · Department for Education 1 Jan 1999 – 1 Jan 2000
- Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) · Home Office 1 Jan 1997 – 1 Jan 1999
Committee memberships
- European Scrutiny Committee 22 Jan 2007 – 30 Mar 2015
- Home Affairs Committee 18 Nov 2002 – 30 Mar 2015
- International Development Committee 12 Jul 2010 – 14 Feb 2011
- Draft Civil Contingencies Bill (Joint Committee) 10 Jul 2003 – 28 Nov 2003
- Health and Social Care Committee 27 Apr 1992 – 24 Jan 1994
Previous seats
- Hertsmere · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Hertsmere · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Hertsmere · Elected 1 time 9 Apr 1992 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- Bootle 8 Nov 1990
- Bootle 24 May 1990
- Barnsley East 11 Jun 1987
Party affiliation
- Conservative 9 Apr 1992 – 30 Mar 2015
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr James Clappison, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr James Clappison?
Mr James Clappison was a Member of Parliament who represented Hertsmere in the House of Commons. See Mr James Clappison's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr James Clappison represent?
Mr James Clappison sat as Conservative. See Mr James Clappison's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr James Clappison represent?
Mr James Clappison was the Member of Parliament for Hertsmere. See Mr James Clappison's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr James Clappison?
Mr James Clappison has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr James Clappison's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.