Former Member of Parliament
Sir Humphrey Atkins
Conservative MP for Spelthorne
At a glanceSir Humphrey Atkins was a Conservative MP for Spelthorne.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Lord Privy Seal · No Department 14 Sep 1981 – 4 May 1982
- Secretary of State for Northern Ireland · Northern Ireland Office 5 May 1979 – 13 Sep 1981
- Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Chief Whip) · HM Treasury 2 Dec 1973 – 4 Mar 1974
- Treasurer of Her Majesty's Household and Deputy Chief Whip · HM Treasury 24 Jun 1970 – 2 Dec 1973
Opposition posts
- Shadow Chief Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 28 Feb 1974 – 3 May 1979
Committee memberships
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 9 Jun 1983 – 14 Jan 1987
- Defence Committee · Chair 9 Jun 1983 – 31 Dec 1986
Previous seats
- Spelthorne · Elected 1 time 9 Jun 1983 – 11 Jun 1987
- Spelthorne · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Spelthorne · Elected 1 time 18 Jun 1970 – 28 Feb 1974
- Merton and Morden · Elected 4 times 26 May 1955 – 18 Jun 1970
Elections contested
- West Lothian 25 Oct 1951
Party affiliation
- Conservative 26 May 1955 – 11 Jun 1987
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir Humphrey Atkins, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir Humphrey Atkins?
Sir Humphrey Atkins was a Member of Parliament who represented Spelthorne in the House of Commons. See Sir Humphrey Atkins's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir Humphrey Atkins represent?
Sir Humphrey Atkins sat as Conservative. See Sir Humphrey Atkins's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir Humphrey Atkins represent?
Sir Humphrey Atkins was the Member of Parliament for Spelthorne. See Sir Humphrey Atkins's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir Humphrey Atkins?
Sir Humphrey Atkins has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Humphrey Atkins's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.