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Portrait of Sir Robert Atkins

Former Member of Parliament

Sir Robert Atkins

Conservative MP for South Ribble

At a glanceSir Robert Atkins was a Conservative MP for South Ribble.

Full parliamentary career13 past posts

Government posts

  • Minister (Department of Environment) (Environment and Countryside) · Department for the Environment 7 Jan 1994 – 5 Jul 1995
  • Minister of State (Northern Ireland Office) · Northern Ireland Office 14 Apr 1992 – 11 Jan 1994
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Education and Science) · Department of Education and Science 28 Nov 1990 – 14 Apr 1992
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Environment) (Sport) · Department for the Environment 26 Jul 1990 – 28 Nov 1990
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) · Department for Transport 25 Jul 1989 – 22 Jul 1990
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Trade and Industry) · Department of Trade and Industry 13 Jun 1987 – 26 Jul 1989

Committee memberships

Previous seats

  • South Ribble · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
  • Preston North · Elected 1 time 3 May 1979 – 9 Jun 1983

Elections contested

  • South Ribble 1 May 1997
  • Luton West 10 Oct 1974
  • Luton West 28 Feb 1974

Party affiliation

  • Conservative 3 May 1979 – 1 May 1997

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sir Robert Atkins, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Sir Robert Atkins?

Sir Robert Atkins was a Member of Parliament who represented South Ribble in the House of Commons. See Sir Robert Atkins's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Sir Robert Atkins represent?

Sir Robert Atkins sat as Conservative. See Sir Robert Atkins's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Sir Robert Atkins represent?

Sir Robert Atkins was the Member of Parliament for South Ribble. See Sir Robert Atkins's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Sir Robert Atkins?

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

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