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Portrait of Sir John Stanley

Former Member of Parliament

Sir John Stanley

Conservative MP for Tonbridge and Malling

At a glanceSir John Stanley was a Conservative MP for Tonbridge and Malling.

Early day motions2 tabled
9 Jan 1996 BUILDING AND BUILDINGS (No. 2) 5 sig.
22 Nov 1995 NOISE INSULATION 12 sig.
Full parliamentary career11 past posts

Government posts

  • Minister of State (Northern Ireland Office) · Northern Ireland Office 12 Jun 1987 – 1 Jun 1988
  • Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for the Armed Forces) · Ministry of Defence 13 Jun 1983 – 12 Jun 1987
  • Minister (Department of Environment) (Housing & Construction) · Department for the Environment 7 May 1979 – 12 Jun 1983

Committee memberships

Previous seats

  • Tonbridge and Malling · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
  • Tonbridge and Malling · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
  • Tonbridge and Malling · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
  • Tonbridge and Malling · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983

Elections contested

  • Newton 18 Jun 1970

Party affiliation

  • Conservative 28 Feb 1974 – 30 Mar 2015

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Expenses£46,229 · 2015/16
Winding Up£37,575
Staffing£7,836
Office Costs£818

See every line item

Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sir John Stanley, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Sir John Stanley?

Sir John Stanley was a Member of Parliament who represented Tonbridge and Malling in the House of Commons. See Sir John Stanley's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Sir John Stanley represent?

Sir John Stanley sat as Conservative. See Sir John Stanley's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Sir John Stanley represent?

Sir John Stanley was the Member of Parliament for Tonbridge and Malling. See Sir John Stanley's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Sir John Stanley?

Sir John Stanley has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir John Stanley's official Parliament profile.

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