Former Member of Parliament
Sir Tim Sainsbury
Conservative MP for Hove
At a glanceSir Tim Sainsbury was a Conservative MP for Hove.
Early day motions
| 6 Nov 1995 | PRIME MINISTER YITZHAK RABIN | 269 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Department of Trade and Industry) · Department of Trade and Industry 23 Jul 1990 – 13 Apr 1994
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 24 Jul 1989 – 23 Jul 1990
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Procurement) · Ministry of Defence 13 Jun 1987 – 24 Jul 1989
- Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 7 Oct 1985 – 23 Jun 1987
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 15 Jun 1983 – 7 Oct 1985
Previous seats
- Hove · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Hove · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Hove · Elected 1 time 8 Nov 1973 – 28 Feb 1974
Party affiliation
- Conservative 8 Nov 1973 – 1 May 1997
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir Tim Sainsbury, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir Tim Sainsbury?
Sir Tim Sainsbury was a Member of Parliament who represented Hove in the House of Commons. See Sir Tim Sainsbury's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir Tim Sainsbury represent?
Sir Tim Sainsbury sat as Conservative. See Sir Tim Sainsbury's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir Tim Sainsbury represent?
Sir Tim Sainsbury was the Member of Parliament for Hove. See Sir Tim Sainsbury's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir Tim Sainsbury?
Sir Tim Sainsbury has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Tim Sainsbury's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.