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Portrait of Mr Mark Oaten

Former Member of Parliament

Mr Mark Oaten

Liberal Democrat MP for Winchester

At a glanceMr Mark Oaten was a Liberal Democrat MP for Winchester.

Early day motions66 tabled
2 Mar 2010 ASHES BROADCAST REVENUE AND LOCAL CRICKET 16 sig.
9 Dec 2009 PARK HOMES AND FUEL POVERTY 52 sig.
23 Nov 2009 NATIONAL OBESITY WEEK 41 sig.
14 Oct 2009 PARK HOMES AND FUEL POVERTY 43 sig.
24 Mar 2009 BUSINESS RATE RELIEF 46 sig.
26 Feb 2009 FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL FLOOD FORUM 25 sig.
Full parliamentary career9 past posts

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 1 Jul 2003 – 21 Jan 2006

Committee memberships

  • Business, Innovation and Skills Committee 1 Oct 2009 – 6 May 2010
  • Committees on Arms Export Controls 28 Apr 2008 – 6 May 2010
  • Business and Enterprise Committee 28 Apr 2008 – 30 Sep 2009
  • Draft Corruption Bill (Joint Committee) 10 Mar 2003 – 31 Jul 2003
  • Public Administration Committee 5 May 1999 – 11 May 2001

Previous seats

  • Winchester · Elected 4 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010

Elections contested

  • Watford 9 Apr 1992

Party affiliation

  • Liberal Democrat 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mr Mark Oaten, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Mr Mark Oaten?

Mr Mark Oaten was a Member of Parliament who represented Winchester in the House of Commons. See Mr Mark Oaten's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Mr Mark Oaten represent?

Mr Mark Oaten sat as Liberal Democrat. See Mr Mark Oaten's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Mr Mark Oaten represent?

Mr Mark Oaten was the Member of Parliament for Winchester. See Mr Mark Oaten's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Mr Mark Oaten?

Mr Mark Oaten has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Mark Oaten's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.