Former Member of Parliament
Ms Patricia Hewitt
Independent MP for Leicester West
At a glanceMs Patricia Hewitt was a Independent MP for Leicester West.
Early day motions
| 29 Feb 2000 | LEICESTER CITY FOOTBALL CLUB | 18 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Secretary of State for Health · Department of Health 6 May 2005 – 28 Jun 2007
- Secretary of State for Trade and Industry and Minister for Women and e-Minister in Cabinet · Department of Trade and Industry 8 Jun 2001 – 6 May 2005
- Minister of State (Small Business) · Department of Trade and Industry 29 Jul 1999 – 8 Jun 2001
- Economic Secretary (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 29 Jul 1998 – 29 Jul 1999
Committee memberships
- Committee on Issue of Privilege (Police Searches on Parliamentary Estate) 13 Jul 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Social Security 14 Jul 1997 – 9 Nov 1998
Previous seats
- Leicester West · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Leicester East 9 Jun 1983
Party affiliation
- Independent 23 Mar 2010 – 6 May 2010
- Labour 1 May 1997 – 22 Mar 2010
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ms Patricia Hewitt, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Ms Patricia Hewitt?
Ms Patricia Hewitt was a Member of Parliament who represented Leicester West in the House of Commons. See Ms Patricia Hewitt's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Ms Patricia Hewitt represent?
Ms Patricia Hewitt sat as Independent. See Ms Patricia Hewitt's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Ms Patricia Hewitt represent?
Ms Patricia Hewitt was the Member of Parliament for Leicester West. See Ms Patricia Hewitt's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Ms Patricia Hewitt?
Ms Patricia Hewitt has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Ms Patricia Hewitt's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.