Former Member of Parliament
Mr Peter Ainsworth
Conservative MP for East Surrey
At a glanceMr Peter Ainsworth was a Conservative MP for East Surrey.
Early day motions
| 1 Feb 2010 | CLIMATE CHANGE SCIENCE | 38 sig. |
| 25 Jan 2010 | IVORY TRADE | 82 sig. |
| 11 Jan 2010 | PIG WELFARE | 107 sig. |
| 9 Mar 2009 | GREEN ENERGY BILL | 243 sig. |
| 15 Jan 2009 | NEW WATER CHARGES AND THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR | 60 sig. |
| 3 Dec 2008 | ILLEGAL LOGGING | 80 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 23 Jul 1996 – 2 May 1997
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 10 May 2005 – 19 Jan 2009
- Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 1 Sep 2001 – 13 Jun 2002
- Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 1 Jan 1998 – 1 Sep 2001
- Opposition Deputy Chief Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 1 Jun 1997 – 1 Jan 1998
Committee memberships
- Environmental Audit Committee · Chair 16 Jul 2003 – 14 Dec 2005
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 16 Jul 2003 – 14 Dec 2005
- Environmental Audit Committee 9 Jan 2003 – 14 Dec 2005
- Finance and Services Committee 14 Nov 1997 – 5 Jun 1998
- Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) 27 Apr 1992 – 28 Oct 1996
Previous seats
- East Surrey · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- East Surrey · Elected 1 time 9 Apr 1992 – 1 May 1997
Party affiliation
- Conservative 9 Apr 1992 – 6 May 2010
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr Peter Ainsworth, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr Peter Ainsworth?
Mr Peter Ainsworth was a Member of Parliament who represented East Surrey in the House of Commons. See Mr Peter Ainsworth's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr Peter Ainsworth represent?
Mr Peter Ainsworth sat as Conservative. See Mr Peter Ainsworth's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr Peter Ainsworth represent?
Mr Peter Ainsworth was the Member of Parliament for East Surrey. See Mr Peter Ainsworth's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr Peter Ainsworth?
Mr Peter Ainsworth has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Peter Ainsworth's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.