Former Member of Parliament
Sir Oliver Heald
Conservative MP for North East Hertfordshire
At a glanceSir Oliver Heald was a Conservative MP for North East Hertfordshire.
Early day motions
| 1 Jul 2020 | National Museum of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic History and Culture | 15 sig. |
| 1 Feb 2011 | WORKPLACE RETIREMENT INCOME COMMISSION | 24 sig. |
| 9 Dec 2009 | PROTECTION OF RIVER HABITATS | 111 sig. |
| 30 Jun 2009 | EDUCATION (S.I., 2009, No. 1556) | 1 sig. |
| 29 Apr 2009 | PROTECTION OF RIVER HABITATS | 105 sig. |
| 3 Jul 2007 | LEWIS HAMILTON'S ACHIEVEMENTS IN FORMULA ONE | 33 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Ministry of Justice) · Ministry of Justice 16 Jul 2016 – 12 Jun 2017
- Solicitor General (Attorney General's Office) · Attorney General's Office 6 Sep 2012 – 15 Jul 2014
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Social Security) · Department of Social Security 6 Jul 1995 – 2 May 1997
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 10 May 2005 – 3 Jul 2007
- Shadow Secretary of State (Justice) 15 Jun 2004 – 3 Jul 2007
- Shadow Leader of the House of Commons · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons 1 Jun 2003 – 1 Jun 2005
- Shadow Cabinet Minister (Work and Pensions) · HM Official Opposition 1 Jun 2002 – 1 Jun 2003
- Shadow Spokesperson (Health) · Department of Health 1 Jun 2001 – 1 Jun 2002
- Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) · Home Office 1 Jun 2000 – 1 Jun 2001
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 1 Jun 1997 – 1 Jun 2000
Committee memberships
- Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill 24 Apr 2024 – 1 May 2024
- Victims and Prisoners Bill 14 Jun 2023 – 11 Jul 2023
- Local Government (Disqualification) Bill 24 Nov 2021 – 1 Dec 2021
- Regulatory Reform 2 Mar 2020 – 20 May 2021
- House of Commons Governance Committee 16 Oct 2014 – 17 Dec 2014
- Standards and Privileges 26 Jul 2010 – 12 Dec 2012
- Work and Pensions Committee 22 Oct 2007 – 29 Oct 2012
- Ecclesiastical Committee 26 Oct 2010 – 15 Oct 2012
- Draft House of Lords Reform Bill (Joint Committee) 23 Jun 2011 – 26 Mar 2012
- Administration Committee 22 Jun 1998 – 21 Feb 2000
Previous seats
- North East Hertfordshire · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
- North East Hertfordshire · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- North Hertfordshire · Elected 1 time 9 Apr 1992 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- Southwark and Bermondsey 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 Oliver Heald, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir Oliver Heald?
Sir Oliver Heald was a Member of Parliament who represented North East Hertfordshire in the House of Commons. See Sir Oliver Heald's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir Oliver Heald represent?
Sir Oliver Heald sat as Conservative. See Sir Oliver Heald's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir Oliver Heald represent?
Sir Oliver Heald was the Member of Parliament for North East Hertfordshire. See Sir Oliver Heald's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir Oliver Heald?
Sir Oliver Heald has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Oliver Heald's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.