Former Member of Parliament
Sir Liam Fox
Conservative MP for North Somerset
At a glanceSir Liam Fox was a Conservative MP for North Somerset.
Early day motions
| 5 Mar 2010 | SETTLEMENT OF GURKHAS | 58 sig. |
| 15 Dec 2009 | MEDICAL DISCHARGE BOARDS | 28 sig. |
| 15 Oct 2009 | TERRITORIAL ARMY TRAINING CUTS | 94 sig. |
| 4 Nov 2008 | CONDUCT OF THE HON. MEMBER FOR GRANTHAM AND STAMFORD | 27 sig. |
| 1 Apr 2008 | 100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE TERRITORIAL ARMY (No. 2) | 78 sig. |
| 13 Mar 2008 | UNIFORM IN PUBLIC PLACES | 43 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Secretary of State for International Trade and President of the Board of Trade · Department for International Trade 13 Jul 2016 – 24 Jul 2019
- Secretary of State for Defence · Ministry of Defence 12 May 2010 – 14 Oct 2011
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 23 Jul 1996 – 1 May 1997
- Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 28 Nov 1995 – 23 Jul 1996
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 20 Jul 1994 – 28 Nov 1995
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State for Defence · Ministry of Defence 7 Dec 2005 – 6 May 2010
- Shadow Secretary of State (Foreign Affairs) 10 May 2005 – 7 Dec 2005
- Shadow Minister without Portfolio · HM Official Opposition 10 Nov 2003 – 10 May 2005
- Shadow Secretary of State for Health · Department of Health 15 Jun 1999 – 10 Nov 2003
- Opposition Spokesperson (Constitutional Affairs, Scotland and Wales) 2 Jun 1998 – 15 Jun 1999
Other posts
- Co-Chair, Conservative Party 10 Nov 2003 – 10 May 2005
Committee memberships
- Electricity and Gas Transmission (Compensation) Bill 18 Jan 2023 – 25 Jan 2023
- Down Syndrome Bill 19 Jan 2022 – 26 Jan 2022
- Scottish Affairs Committee 27 Apr 1992 – 27 Oct 1994
Previous seats
- North Somerset · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
- Woodspring · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Woodspring · Elected 1 time 9 Apr 1992 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- North Somerset 4 Jul 2024
- Roxburgh and Berwickshire 11 Jun 1987
Party affiliation
- Conservative 9 Apr 1992 – 30 May 2024
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir Liam Fox, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir Liam Fox?
Sir Liam Fox was a Member of Parliament who represented North Somerset in the House of Commons. See Sir Liam Fox's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir Liam Fox represent?
Sir Liam Fox sat as Conservative. See Sir Liam Fox's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir Liam Fox represent?
Sir Liam Fox was the Member of Parliament for North Somerset. See Sir Liam Fox's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir Liam Fox?
Sir Liam Fox has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Liam Fox's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.