About Bernard Jenkin

Bernard Jenkin represents the people who live in Harwich and North Essex, at the UK Parliament in Westminster.

MPs split their time between Parliament and their constituency. In Parliament, they debate and vote on new laws, review existing laws, and question the Government. In the constituency, their focus is on supporting local people and championing local issues. They have a small staff team who help with casework, maintain their diaries, and monitor their inbox.

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Profile

Conservative MP for Harwich and North Essex

Entered the House of Commons on 9 April 1992 — General election

Also represented North Essex; Colchester North

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile

Social Media

• @bernardjenkin
• Facebook
• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Other offices held in the past

• Deputy Chair, Conservative Party ( 1 Dec 2005 to 7 Nov 2006)
• Shadow Minister (Energy and Climate Change) (10 May 2005 to 8 Dec 2005)
• Shadow Secretary of State (The Regions) ( 1 Oct 2003 to 10 May 2005)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Defence ( 1 Sep 2001 to 1 Oct 2003)
• Shadow Minister (Transport) (19 Jun 1998 to 1 Sep 2001)
• Opposition Spokesperson (Environment, Transport and the Regions) ( 1 Jan 1998 to 19 Jun 1998)
• Opposition Spokesperson (Constitutional Affairs, Scotland and Wales) ( 1 Jul 1997 to 1 Jul 1998)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Health Service Commissioner for England (Complaint Handling) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Gender Equality (International Development) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)