Portrait of Wayne David

Former Member of Parliament

Wayne David

Labour MP for Caerphilly

At a glanceWayne David was a Labour MP for Caerphilly.

Early day motions29 tabled
Full parliamentary career31 past posts

Government posts

  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Wales Office) · Wales Office 5 Oct 2008 – 6 May 2010
  • Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 2 Jul 2007 – 5 Oct 2008

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Minister (Middle East and North Africa) · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office 5 Sep 2023 – 30 May 2024
  • Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office 2 Sep 2020 – 4 Dec 2021
  • Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 10 Apr 2020 – 2 Sep 2020
  • Shadow Minister (Defence) (Armed Forces and Defence Procurement) · Ministry of Defence 12 Oct 2016 – 16 Jan 2020
  • Shadow Minister (Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 1 Jul 2015 – 27 Jun 2016
  • Shadow Minister (Justice) · Ministry of Justice 1 Jul 2015 – 27 Jun 2016
  • Shadow Minister (Scotland) · Scotland Office 1 Jul 2015 – 27 Jun 2016
  • Shadow Minister (Justice) (Political and Constitutional Reform) · Ministry of Justice 11 Oct 2011 – 7 Oct 2013
  • Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 8 Oct 2010 – 7 Oct 2011
  • Shadow Minister (Wales) · Wales Office 12 May 2010 – 8 Oct 2010

Other posts

  • Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee 1 Aug 1994 – 31 Jul 1998

Committee memberships

  • Speaker's Conference (2022) 19 Oct 2022 – 30 May 2024
  • Welsh Grand Committee 18 Jan 2022 – 30 May 2024
  • Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill 1 May 2024 – 8 May 2024
  • Welsh Affairs Committee 27 Jun 2022 – 22 Jan 2024
  • Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill 19 Jul 2023 – 14 Sep 2023
  • Ballot Secrecy Bill [HL] 1 Mar 2023 – 7 Mar 2023
  • High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill Select Committee (Commons) 13 Dec 2022 – 6 Feb 2023
  • Shark Fins Bill 9 Nov 2022 – 16 Nov 2022
  • Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Bill 2 Feb 2022 – 9 Feb 2022
  • Defence Sub-Committee 5 Mar 2020 – 11 May 2020
  • Defence Committee 2 Mar 2020 – 11 May 2020
  • Welsh Affairs Committee 4 Jun 2007 – 8 Nov 2007
  • European Scrutiny Committee 16 Jul 2001 – 6 Nov 2007
  • Conventions (Joint Committee) 17 May 2006 – 31 Oct 2006
  • Standards and Privileges 28 Oct 2004 – 12 Jul 2005

Previous seats

  • Caerphilly · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
  • Caerphilly · Elected 2 times 7 Jun 2001 – 6 May 2010

Party affiliation

  • Labour 7 Jun 2001 – 30 May 2024

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Expenses£221,240 · 2024/25
Staffing£114,518
Miscellaneous£93,080
Office Costs£8,935

See every line item

Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wayne David, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Wayne David?

Wayne David was a Member of Parliament who represented Caerphilly in the House of Commons. See Wayne David's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Wayne David represent?

Wayne David sat as Labour. See Wayne David's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Wayne David represent?

Wayne David was the Member of Parliament for Caerphilly. See Wayne David's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Wayne David?

Wayne David has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Wayne David's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.