Former Member of Parliament
Sir James Lester
Conservative MP for Broxtowe
At a glanceSir James Lester was a Conservative MP for Broxtowe.
Early day motions
| 3 Feb 1997 | DETENTION OF ASYLUM SEEKERS | 127 sig. |
| 25 Nov 1996 | CLIMATE CHANGE | 49 sig. |
| 12 Mar 1996 | HUMANE TRAPPING STANDARDS | 12 sig. |
| 15 Nov 1995 | PROTECTION OF SITES OF SPECIAL SCIENTIFIC INTEREST | 199 sig. |
| 1 Nov 1995 | BILATERAL AID PROGRAMMES | 19 sig. |
| 12 Jul 1994 | FUTURE OF POSTAL SERVICES | 38 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Employment) · Department of Employment 7 May 1979 – 5 Jan 1981
Committee memberships
- Foreign Affairs Committee 13 Jul 1982 – 21 Mar 1997
Previous seats
- Broxtowe · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Beeston · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
Elections contested
- Broxtowe 1 May 1997
- Bassetlaw 18 Jun 1970
- Bassetlaw 31 Oct 1968
Party affiliation
- Conservative 28 Feb 1974 – 1 May 1997
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir James Lester, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir James Lester?
Sir James Lester was a Member of Parliament who represented Broxtowe in the House of Commons. See Sir James Lester's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir James Lester represent?
Sir James Lester sat as Conservative. See Sir James Lester's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir James Lester represent?
Sir James Lester was the Member of Parliament for Broxtowe. See Sir James Lester's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir James Lester?
Sir James Lester has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir James Lester's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.