Caroline Spelman, former MP, Meriden

New votes added to voting summaries: October 2025

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About your former Member of Parliament

Caroline Spelman is a former MP for Meriden.

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Profile

Former Conservative MP for Meriden

Entered the House of Commons on 1 May 1997 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 6 November 2019 — Dissolved for election

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Other offices held in the past

The Second Church Estates Commissioner (21 May 2015 to 6 Nov 2019)
The Second Church Estates Commissioner (21 May 2015 to 6 Nov 2019)
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (12 May 2010 to 6 Sep 2012)
Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (19 Jan 2009 to 6 May 2010)
Shadow Minister without Portfolio ( 3 Jul 2007 to 19 Jan 2009)
Party Chair, Conservative Party ( 3 Jul 2007 to 19 Jan 2009)
Shadow Secretary of State (Office of the Deputy Prime Minister) (10 May 2005 to 3 Jul 2007)
Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government ( 1 May 2004 to 10 May 2005)
Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (10 Nov 2003 to 1 May 2004)
Shadow Minister (Women) ( 1 Jul 2001 to 1 May 2004)
Shadow Secretary of State for International Development ( 1 Jul 2001 to 1 Nov 2003)
Shadow Spokesperson (Health) (10 Jun 1999 to 10 Sep 2001)
Opposition Whip (Commons) (10 Jun 1998 to 10 Jun 1999)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Future MPs in this constituency

Saqib Bhatti

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc.) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Health and Social Care (Safety and Quality) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
High Speed Rail (Preparation) Bill Committee (7 out of 7)
International Development Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Bill Committee (7 out of 7)

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Caroline Spelman