David Howarth

David Howarth is no longer a Member, but was most recently the Liberal Democrat MP for Cambridge, and left the Commons on 6 May 2010.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of David Howarth, including posts and roles held.

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Representations

Cambridge [1997 - 2010]
Elected 1 time
5 May 2005 - 6 May 2010
Commons

Parliamentary party affiliation

Liberal Democrat
5 May 2005 - 6 May 2010

Elections contested

Cambridge
7 June 2001
Commons
Peterborough
1 May 1997
Commons
Cambridge
9 April 1992
Commons

House membership

Commons
David Howarth
5 May 2005 - 6 May 2010

Opposition posts

Shadow Lord Chancellor and Shadow Secretary of State for Justice
Ministry of Justice
8 January 2009 - 6 May 2010
Commons
Shadow Solicitor General
Attorney General's Office
20 December 2007 - 8 January 2009
Commons
Shadow Spokesperson (Business, Innovation and Skills)
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
10 March 2006 - 7 November 2007
Commons
Shadow Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government)
Department for Communities and Local Government
10 May 2005 - 10 March 2006
Commons

Committee memberships

Environmental Audit Committee
12 July 2005 - 12 July 2007
Commons
Draft Climate Change Bill (Joint Committee)
18 March 2007 - 3 August 2007
Commons
Justice Committee
6 November 2007 - 26 March 2008
Commons
Committee on Reform of the House of Commons
20 July 2009 - 6 May 2010
Commons