Former Member of Parliament
Paul Rowen
Liberal Democrat MP for Rochdale
At a glancePaul Rowen was a Liberal Democrat MP for Rochdale.
Early day motions
| 17 Mar 2010 | TREATMENT OF PALESTINIAN CHILDREN IN ISRAELI PRISONS | 42 sig. |
| 3 Mar 2010 | FUNDING OF GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE | 7 sig. |
| 2 Mar 2010 | ASBESTOS IN SCHOOLS (No. 2) | 44 sig. |
| 23 Feb 2010 | INQUIRY INTO LIGHT RAIL AND THE CITY REGIONS | 29 sig. |
| 23 Feb 2010 | SALE OF GREATER MANCHESTER WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS | 15 sig. |
| 5 Feb 2010 | HUMAN RIGHTS IN CAMEROON | 38 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) · Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 20 Dec 2007 – 6 May 2010
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 10 Mar 2006 – 6 May 2010
- Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) · Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 10 May 2005 – 20 Dec 2007
Committee memberships
- Public Administration Committee 24 Apr 2006 – 6 May 2010
Previous seats
- Rochdale · Elected 1 time 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Rochdale 7 Jun 2001
Party affiliation
- Liberal Democrat 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paul Rowen, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Paul Rowen?
Paul Rowen was a Member of Parliament who represented Rochdale in the House of Commons. See Paul Rowen's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Paul Rowen represent?
Paul Rowen sat as Liberal Democrat. See Paul Rowen's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Paul Rowen represent?
Paul Rowen was the Member of Parliament for Rochdale. See Paul Rowen's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Paul Rowen?
Paul Rowen has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Paul Rowen's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.