Shareholdings - Project Open Gov

A category of MPs’ financial interests covering certain company shares or securities.

Category: Business and economy Parliament and elections

Also used as: shareholding, shareholdings, shares, securities, company shares

Source / explainer: Read the House of Commons Code of Conduct and Guide to the Rules

Last reviewed: 22 August 2026

Shareholdings are a category in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. MPs may need to register certain company shares or securities when the relevant thresholds are met. Shareholdings can be relevant where parliamentary work touches on a company, sector or financial interest connected to the MP.

Related terms

Declaration of InterestsA statement by an MP about a relevant interest when taking part in parliamentary proceedings or communications.Members’ Financial InterestsFinancial interests or benefits held by an MP that may need to be registered or declared.Register of Members’ Financial InterestsThe public register showing MPs’ relevant financial interests and benefits.