Former Member of Parliament
Lembit Öpik
Liberal Democrat MP for Montgomeryshire
At a glanceLembit Öpik was a Liberal Democrat MP for Montgomeryshire.
Early day motions
| 7 Apr 2010 | CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE WELFARE OF GAMEBIRDS | 1 sig. |
| 7 Apr 2010 | FURNISHED LETS | 1 sig. |
| 30 Mar 2010 | LICENSING OF LIVE MUSIC | 13 sig. |
| 17 Mar 2010 | LOCAL AUTHORITY REGULATIONS AND POWYS COUNTY COUNCILLORS | 7 sig. |
| 17 Mar 2010 | INTERNET CAFéS | 1 sig. |
| 26 Feb 2010 | THAILAND AND THE RETURN OF ETHNIC KAREN REFUGEES TO BURMA | 42 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Communities and Local Government) · Department for Communities and Local Government 20 Dec 2007 – 24 Sep 2008
- Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 4 Jul 2007 – 20 Dec 2007
- Shadow Secretary of State for Wales · Wales Office 1 Jul 2001 – 4 Jul 2007
- Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland · Northern Ireland Office 1 Jul 1999 – 4 Jul 2007
Committee memberships
- Business, Innovation and Skills Committee 1 Oct 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Business and Enterprise Committee 19 Jan 2009 – 30 Sep 2009
- Agriculture 29 Nov 1999 – 11 May 2001
Previous seats
- Montgomeryshire · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Newcastle upon Tyne Central 9 Apr 1992
Party affiliation
- Liberal Democrat 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lembit Öpik, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lembit Öpik?
Lembit Öpik was a Member of Parliament who represented Montgomeryshire in the House of Commons. See Lembit Öpik's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Lembit Öpik represent?
Lembit Öpik sat as Liberal Democrat. See Lembit Öpik's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Lembit Öpik represent?
Lembit Öpik was the Member of Parliament for Montgomeryshire. See Lembit Öpik's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lembit Öpik?
Lembit Öpik has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Lembit Öpik's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.