Former Member of Parliament
Sir Edward du Cann
Conservative MP for Taunton
At a glanceSir Edward du Cann was a Conservative MP for Taunton.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Board of Trade) · Board of Trade 1 Oct 1963 – 1 Jan 1964
- Economic Secretary (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 1 Jul 1962 – 1 Oct 1963
Other posts
- Chair, Conservative Party 1922 Committee 1 Jul 1972 – 1 Jul 1984
- Party Chair, Conservative Party 1 Jul 1965 – 1 Jul 1967
Committee memberships
- Privileges 1 Nov 1978 – 15 May 1987
- Liaison Committee (Commons) · Chair 3 May 1979 – 9 Jun 1983
- Public Accounts Committee 1 Nov 1978 – 9 Jun 1983
- Public Accounts Committee · Chair 1 Jan 1978 – 3 May 1979
Previous seats
- Taunton · Elected 1 time 9 Jun 1983 – 11 Jun 1987
- Taunton · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Taunton · Elected 5 times 14 Feb 1956 – 28 Feb 1974
Elections contested
- Barrow-in-Furness 26 May 1955
- Walthamstow West 25 Oct 1951
Party affiliation
- Conservative 1 Jan 1956 – 11 Jun 1987
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir Edward du Cann, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir Edward du Cann?
Sir Edward du Cann was a Member of Parliament who represented Taunton in the House of Commons. See Sir Edward du Cann's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir Edward du Cann represent?
Sir Edward du Cann sat as Conservative. See Sir Edward du Cann's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir Edward du Cann represent?
Sir Edward du Cann was the Member of Parliament for Taunton. See Sir Edward du Cann's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir Edward du Cann?
Sir Edward du Cann has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Edward du Cann's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.