Former Member of Parliament
James Couchman
Conservative MP for Gillingham
At a glanceJames Couchman was a Conservative MP for Gillingham.
Early day motions
| 24 Feb 1992 | NURSES REGRADING | 3 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- Northern Ireland Affairs Committee 18 Apr 1995 – 21 Mar 1997
- Public Accounts Committee 27 Apr 1992 – 21 Nov 1995
- Health and Social Care Committee 31 Oct 1991 – 16 Mar 1992
Previous seats
- Gillingham · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- Gillingham 1 May 1997
- Chester-le-Street 3 May 1979
Party affiliation
- Conservative 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Couchman, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is James Couchman?
James Couchman was a Member of Parliament who represented Gillingham in the House of Commons. See James Couchman's official Parliament profile.
Which party did James Couchman represent?
James Couchman sat as Conservative. See James Couchman's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did James Couchman represent?
James Couchman was the Member of Parliament for Gillingham. See James Couchman's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for James Couchman?
James Couchman has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See James Couchman's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.