Former Member of Parliament
Matthew Parris
Conservative MP for West Derbyshire
At a glanceMatthew Parris was a Conservative MP for West Derbyshire.
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) 8 Feb 1983 – 15 May 1987
- Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) 8 Mar 1983 – 15 Apr 1986
- Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) 8 Mar 1983 – 15 Apr 1986
- Transport Committee 9 Jun 1983 – 11 Apr 1986
Previous seats
- West Derbyshire · Elected 1 time 9 Jun 1983 – 17 Apr 1986
- West Derbyshire · Elected 1 time 3 May 1979 – 9 Jun 1983
Party affiliation
- Conservative 3 May 1979 – 17 Apr 1986
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Matthew Parris, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Matthew Parris?
Matthew Parris was a Member of Parliament who represented West Derbyshire in the House of Commons. See Matthew Parris's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Matthew Parris represent?
Matthew Parris sat as Conservative. See Matthew Parris's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Matthew Parris represent?
Matthew Parris was the Member of Parliament for West Derbyshire. See Matthew Parris's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Matthew Parris?
Matthew Parris has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Matthew Parris's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.