Former Member of Parliament
Barry Porter
Conservative MP for Wirral South
At a glanceBarry Porter was a Conservative MP for Wirral South.
Early day motions
| 19 Feb 1993 | TOBACCO TAXATION AND THE RETAILER | 17 sig. |
| 10 Feb 1993 | AIRTOURS | 39 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- Trade & Industry 18 Apr 1985 – 3 Nov 1996
- Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) 3 May 1979 – 16 Mar 1992
- Transport Committee 3 May 1979 – 9 Jun 1983
- Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) 3 May 1979 – 12 Jun 1980
- Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) 3 May 1979 – 12 Jun 1980
Previous seats
- Wirral South · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 3 Nov 1996
- Bebington and Ellesmere Port · Elected 1 time 3 May 1979 – 9 Jun 1983
Elections contested
- Chorley 10 Oct 1974
- Newton 28 Feb 1974
- Liverpool, Scotland 1 Apr 1971
Party affiliation
- Conservative 3 May 1979 – 3 Nov 1996
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barry Porter, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Barry Porter?
Barry Porter was a Member of Parliament who represented Wirral South in the House of Commons. See Barry Porter's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Barry Porter represent?
Barry Porter sat as Conservative. See Barry Porter's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Barry Porter represent?
Barry Porter was the Member of Parliament for Wirral South. See Barry Porter's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Barry Porter?
Barry Porter has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Barry Porter's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.