Crispin Blunt contested West Bromwich East 1992 general election. and has been Member of Parliament for Reigate since 1997.

Parliamentary career

Opposition Spokesperson for Northern Ireland 2001-02

Shadow Minister for Trade and Industry 2002-03

Opposition Whip 2004-09

Shadow Minister for National Security 2009-10

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Justice 2010-

Party groups

Executive member, 1922 Committee 2000-01

Treasurer, Conservative Parliamentary Friends of India 2001-06

Chair, Conservative Middle East Council 2003-08

Select committees

Member: Defence 1997-2000

Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs 2000-01

Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs (Environment Sub-Committee) 2000-01

Defence 2003-04

Finance and Services 2005-09

Political interests

Defence, foreign affairs, environment, energy

Countries of interest

Middle East, India, USA