Former Member of Parliament
Sir John Nott
Conservative MP for St Ives
At a glanceSir John Nott was a Conservative MP for St Ives.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Secretary of State for Defence · Ministry of Defence 5 Jan 1981 – 5 Jan 1983
- Secretary of State for Trade · Department of Trade 5 May 1979 – 4 Jan 1981
- Minister of State (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 7 Apr 1972 – 4 Mar 1974
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 1 Jul 1976 – 3 May 1979
Previous seats
- St Ives · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- St Ives · Elected 2 times 31 Mar 1966 – 28 Feb 1974
Party affiliation
- Conservative 31 Mar 1966 – 9 Jun 1983
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir John Nott, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir John Nott?
Sir John Nott was a Member of Parliament who represented St Ives in the House of Commons. See Sir John Nott's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir John Nott represent?
Sir John Nott sat as Conservative. See Sir John Nott's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir John Nott represent?
Sir John Nott was the Member of Parliament for St Ives. See Sir John Nott's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir John Nott?
Sir John Nott has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir John Nott's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.