About Mark Francois

Mark Francois represents the people who live in Rayleigh and Wickford, at the UK Parliament in Westminster.

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Profile

Conservative MP for Rayleigh and Wickford

Entered the House of Commons on 7 June 2001 — General election

Also represented Rayleigh

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile

Social Media

• Facebook
• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Currently held offices

• Shadow Minister (Defence) (since 6 Nov 2024)

Other offices held in the past

• Minister of State (Communities and Local Government) ( 8 May 2015 to 17 Jul 2016)
• The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence ( 6 Sep 2012 to 8 May 2015)
• The Vice-Chamberlain of HM Household (12 May 2010 to 6 Sep 2012)
• Shadow Minister (Europe) ( 3 Jul 2007 to 6 May 2010)
• Shadow Paymaster General (10 May 2005 to 3 Jul 2007)
• Shadow Economic Secretary (Treasury) (10 May 2004 to 10 May 2005)
• Opposition Whip (Commons) (10 May 2002 to 10 May 2004)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Armed Forces Commissioner Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• British Citizenship (Northern Ireland) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Planning-gain Supplement (Preparations) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Finance Bill Committee (11 out of 14)
• Finance (No.2) Bill Committee (20 out of 21)
• Finance Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Higher Education Bill Committee (13 out of 15)
• Health Protection Agency Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Human Tissue Bill Committee (3 out of 8)
• Planning and Compulsory Purchase (Re-committed) Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Criminal Justice Bill Committee (31 out of 32)
• Anti-social Behaviour Bill Committee (9 out of 12)
• Commonwealth Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Justice (Northern Ireland) Bill Committee (11 out of 12)
• Industrial and Provident Societies Bill Committee (1 out of 1)