Former Member of Parliament
Paul Holmes
Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield
At a glancePaul Holmes was a Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield.
Early day motions
| 23 Feb 2010 | FUTURE OF LOCAL RADIO ON THE ANALOGUE SPECTRUM | 2 sig. |
| 29 Jun 2009 | YOUNG PEOPLE WITH AUTISM | 80 sig. |
| 28 Apr 2009 | FREE REGIONAL RAIL TRAVEL FOR PENSIONERS | 1 sig. |
| 18 Nov 2008 | APPOINTMENTS TO SELECT COMMITTEES | 2 sig. |
| 6 Nov 2008 | US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION AND UK-US RELATIONS | 4 sig. |
| 15 Jul 2008 | NATIONAL STAFF DISMISSAL REGISTER | 39 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) · Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 20 Dec 2007 – 6 May 2010
- Shadow Spokesperson (Business, Innovation and Skills) · Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 10 Mar 2006 – 20 Dec 2007
Committee memberships
- Children, Schools and Families 28 Jan 2008 – 6 May 2010
- Education & Skills 22 May 2006 – 8 Nov 2007
- Education & Skills 16 Jul 2001 – 12 Jul 2005
Previous seats
- Chesterfield · Elected 2 times 7 Jun 2001 – 6 May 2010
Party affiliation
- Liberal Democrat 7 Jun 2001 – 6 May 2010
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paul Holmes, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Paul Holmes?
Paul Holmes was a Member of Parliament who represented Chesterfield in the House of Commons. See Paul Holmes's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Paul Holmes represent?
Paul Holmes sat as Liberal Democrat. See Paul Holmes's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Paul Holmes represent?
Paul Holmes was the Member of Parliament for Chesterfield. See Paul Holmes's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Paul Holmes?
Paul Holmes has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Paul Holmes's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.