Edward Argar

The Rt Hon Edward Argar is no longer a Member, but was most recently the Conservative MP for Charnwood, and left the Commons on 30 May 2024. He currently holds the Government post of Minister of State (Ministry of Justice).

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Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Edward Argar, including posts and roles held.

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Previous

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Representations

Party affiliation

Conservative
7 May 2015 - 30 May 2024

Elections contested

Oxford East
6 May 2010
Commons

Government posts

Chief Secretary to the Treasury
HM Treasury
14 October 2022 - 27 October 2022
Commons
Paymaster General
HM Treasury
6 September 2022 - 14 October 2022
Commons
Minister of State (Cabinet Office) (Attends Cabinet)
Cabinet Office
6 September 2022 - 14 October 2022
Commons
Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
Department of Health and Social Care
10 September 2019 - 6 July 2022
Commons
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Justice)
Ministry of Justice
14 June 2018 - 10 September 2019
Commons

House membership

Commons
Edward Argar
7 May 2015 - 30 May 2024

Committee memberships