Former Member of Parliament
David Howarth
Liberal Democrat MP for Cambridge
At a glanceDavid Howarth was a Liberal Democrat MP for Cambridge.
Early day motions
| 23 Nov 2009 | RECALL OF HON. MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS | 50 sig. |
| 9 Nov 2009 | RECALL OF HON. MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS | 37 sig. |
| 3 Jul 2009 | RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN CHINA | 77 sig. |
| 19 Mar 2009 | 2009 REVIEW OF UNIVERSITY AND STUDENT FINANCE | 2 sig. |
| 19 Mar 2009 | 2009 REVIEW OF UNIVERSITY AND STUDENT FINANCE | 2 sig. |
| 10 Mar 2009 | TITAN PRISONS | 71 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow Lord Chancellor and Shadow Secretary of State for Justice · Ministry of Justice 8 Jan 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Shadow Solicitor General · Attorney General's Office 20 Dec 2007 – 8 Jan 2009
- Shadow Spokesperson (Business, Innovation and Skills) · Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 10 Mar 2006 – 7 Nov 2007
- Shadow Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government) · Department for Communities and Local Government 10 May 2005 – 10 Mar 2006
Committee memberships
- Committee on Reform of the House of Commons 20 Jul 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Justice Committee 6 Nov 2007 – 26 Mar 2008
- Draft Climate Change Bill (Joint Committee) 18 Mar 2007 – 3 Aug 2007
- Environmental Audit Committee 12 Jul 2005 – 12 Jul 2007
Previous seats
- Cambridge · Elected 1 time 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Cambridge 7 Jun 2001
- Peterborough 1 May 1997
- Cambridge 9 Apr 1992
Party affiliation
- Liberal Democrat 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about David Howarth, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is David Howarth?
David Howarth was a Member of Parliament who represented Cambridge in the House of Commons. See David Howarth's official Parliament profile.
Which party did David Howarth represent?
David Howarth sat as Liberal Democrat. See David Howarth's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did David Howarth represent?
David Howarth was the Member of Parliament for Cambridge. See David Howarth's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for David Howarth?
David Howarth has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See David Howarth's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.