Former Member of Parliament
Paul Burstow
Liberal Democrat MP for Sutton and Cheam
At a glancePaul Burstow was a Liberal Democrat MP for Sutton and Cheam.
Early day motions
| 19 Jun 2014 | CARE HOME TOP UP FEES | 37 sig. |
| 8 Apr 2014 | MS WEEK | 90 sig. |
| 16 Oct 2013 | INDEPENDENT PRESCRIBING FOR PHYSIOTHERAPISTS | 22 sig. |
| 16 May 2013 | EPILEPSY DEATHS REGISTER | 35 sig. |
| 16 May 2013 | SUDDEN UNEXPECTED DEATH IN EPILEPSY | 35 sig. |
| 5 Feb 2013 | WANDLE VALLEY REGIONAL PARK | 2 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Department of Health) · Department of Health 13 May 2010 – 6 Sep 2012
Opposition posts
- Shadow Chief Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 3 Aug 2006 – 6 May 2010
- Shadow Spokesperson (Culture, Media and Sport) · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 10 May 2005 – 3 Aug 2006
- Shadow Secretary of State for Health · Department of Health 1 Jun 2003 – 1 Jun 2005
- Shadow Spokesperson (Health) · Department of Health 1 Jan 1999 – 1 Jul 2003
- Shadow Spokesperson (Work and Pensions) · Department for Work and Pensions 1 Jan 1997 – 1 Jan 1999
- Shadow Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government) · Department for Communities and Local Government 1 Jan 1997 – 1 Jan 1999
- Shadow Spokesperson (Health) · Department of Health 1 Jan 1997 – 1 Jan 1998
Other posts
- Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Party 1 Nov 2012 – 5 Jun 2013
Committee memberships
- Public Accounts Committee 28 Jan 2008 – 6 May 2010
- Finance and Services Committee 24 Apr 2006 – 6 May 2010
- Health and Social Care Committee 23 Jun 2003 – 24 Apr 2006
- Draft Mental Incapacity Bill (Joint Committee) 10 Jul 2003 – 17 Nov 2003
Previous seats
- Sutton and Cheam · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Sutton and Cheam · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Sutton and Cheam 7 May 2015
- Sutton and Cheam 9 Apr 1992
Party affiliation
- Liberal Democrat 1 May 1997 – 30 Mar 2015
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paul Burstow, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Paul Burstow?
Paul Burstow was a Member of Parliament who represented Sutton and Cheam in the House of Commons. See Paul Burstow's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Paul Burstow represent?
Paul Burstow sat as Liberal Democrat. See Paul Burstow's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Paul Burstow represent?
Paul Burstow was the Member of Parliament for Sutton and Cheam. See Paul Burstow's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Paul Burstow?
Paul Burstow has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Paul Burstow's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.