Former Member of Parliament
Mr David Heath
Liberal Democrat MP for Somerton and Frome
At a glanceMr David Heath was a Liberal Democrat MP for Somerton and Frome.
Early day motions
| 23 Apr 2009 | PRIME MINISTER'S PROPOSALS FOR A DAILY ALLOWANCE FOR HON. MEMBERS | 22 sig. |
| 10 Jul 2008 | CLOSURE OF HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS OFFICES IN SOMERSET | 16 sig. |
| 10 Jul 2008 | REGIONAL SELECT COMMITTEES | 27 sig. |
| 25 Feb 2008 | POST OFFICE CLOSURES IN SOMERSET | 38 sig. |
| 28 Jun 2007 | REQUIREMENT FOR MEMBERSHIP OF THE UK LEGISLATURE | 36 sig. |
| 6 Jun 2007 | EU BAN ON TRADITIONAL BAROMETERS | 52 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 6 Sep 2012 – 7 Oct 2013
- Parliamentary Secretary and Deputy Leader of the House of Commons · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons 17 May 2010 – 6 Sep 2012
Opposition posts
- Shadow Leader of the House of Commons · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons 8 Jan 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 20 Dec 2007 – 1 Mar 2008
- Shadow Leader of the House of Commons · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons 10 May 2005 – 20 Dec 2007
- Shadow Spokesperson (Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 1 Jun 2005 – 1 Jun 2007
- Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) · Home Office 1 Jun 2002 – 1 Jun 2005
- Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry) · Department of Trade and Industry 1 Jun 2001 – 1 Jun 2003
- Shadow Spokesperson (Work and Pensions) · Department for Work and Pensions 1 Jun 2001 – 1 Jun 2002
- Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 1 Jun 1999 – 1 Jun 2001
- Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 1 Jun 1997 – 1 Jun 1999
Committee memberships
- Science, Innovation and Technology Committee 25 Nov 2013 – 30 Mar 2015
- House of Commons Governance Committee 16 Oct 2014 – 17 Dec 2014
- Justice Committee 26 Mar 2008 – 6 May 2010
- Standards and Privileges 5 Nov 2001 – 12 Jul 2005
- Science, Innovation and Technology Committee 16 Jul 2001 – 10 Nov 2003
- Foreign Affairs Committee 16 Jul 1997 – 1 Nov 1999
Previous seats
- Somerton and Frome · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Somerton and Frome · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Somerton and Frome 9 Apr 1992
Party affiliation
- Liberal Democrat 1 May 1997 – 30 Mar 2015
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr David Heath, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr David Heath?
Mr David Heath was a Member of Parliament who represented Somerton and Frome in the House of Commons. See Mr David Heath's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr David Heath represent?
Mr David Heath sat as Liberal Democrat. See Mr David Heath's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr David Heath represent?
Mr David Heath was the Member of Parliament for Somerton and Frome. See Mr David Heath's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr David Heath?
Mr David Heath has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr David Heath's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.