Portrait of Michael Alison

Former Member of Parliament

Michael Alison

Conservative MP for Selby

At a glanceMichael Alison was a Conservative MP for Selby.

Early day motions9 tabled
17 Mar 1997 CHRISTIAN HERITAGE 39 sig.
18 Dec 1996 TAXATION OF MARRIED COUPLES 17 sig.
26 Jun 1996 FREE MAGAZINE BLINK 26 sig.
14 May 1996 CONDUCT OF THE HONOURABLE MEMBER FOR LANGBAURGH 10 sig.
17 Jan 1996 SCOTTISH COURAGE'S HEADQUARTERS AT TADCASTER 3 sig.
1 Nov 1995 TODAY IN PARLIAMENT 83 sig.
Full parliamentary career8 past posts

Government posts

  • Minister of State (Department of Employment) · Department of Employment 15 Sep 1981 – 13 Jun 1983
  • Minister of State (Northern Ireland Office) · Northern Ireland Office 7 May 1979 – 15 Sep 1981
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Security) · Department of Health and Social Security 24 Jun 1970 – 4 Mar 1974

Other posts

  • Second Church Estates Commissioner 1 Jan 1987 – 1 May 1997

Previous seats

  • Selby · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
  • Barkston Ash · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
  • Barkston Ash · Elected 3 times 15 Oct 1964 – 28 Feb 1974

Party affiliation

  • Conservative 16 Oct 1964 – 1 May 1997

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Michael Alison, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Michael Alison?

Michael Alison was a Member of Parliament who represented Selby in the House of Commons. See Michael Alison's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Michael Alison represent?

Michael Alison sat as Conservative. See Michael Alison's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Michael Alison represent?

Michael Alison was the Member of Parliament for Selby. See Michael Alison's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Michael Alison?

Michael Alison has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Michael Alison's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.