Lord Willis of Knaresborough

Lord Willis of Knaresborough's full title is The Lord Willis of Knaresborough. His name is George Philip Willis, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Lord Willis of Knaresborough, including posts and roles held.

Current

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House membership

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Lord Willis of Knaresborough
18 June 2010 - Present

Parliamentary party affiliation

Liberal Democrat
1 May 1997 - Present

Committee memberships

Science and Technology Committee
27 January 2026 - Present
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Previous

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Representations

Harrogate and Knaresborough [1997 - 2010]
Elected 3 times
1 May 1997 - 6 May 2010
Commons

House membership

Commons
Mr Phil Willis
1 May 1997 - 6 May 2010

Opposition posts

Shadow Spokesperson (Education)
Department for Education
1 May 1997 - 5 May 2005
Commons

Committee memberships

Education & Employment
29 March 1999 - 13 November 2000
Commons
Liaison Committee (Commons)
11 July 2005 - 6 May 2010
Commons
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Chair
13 July 2005 - 30 October 2007
Commons
Draft Human Tissue and Embryos Bill (Joint Committee)
Chair
15 May 2007 - 8 August 2007
Commons
Draft Human Tissue and Embryos Bill (Joint Committee)
2 May 2007 - 8 August 2007
Commons
Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee
Chair
10 March 2008 - 30 September 2009
Commons
Commons Science and Technology
Chair
1 October 2009 - 6 May 2010
Commons
Science and Technology Committee
27 October 2010 - 30 March 2015
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Long-Term Sustainability of the NHS Committee
25 May 2016 - 5 April 2017
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National Plan for Sport and Recreation Committee
Chair
15 October 2020 - 24 November 2021
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Public Services Committee
2 February 2022 - 30 January 2025
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Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee
30 January 2025 - 27 January 2026
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