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Lord Willis of Knaresborough

Member of the House of Lords (Liberal Democrat).

Membership

  • House of Lords, Liberal Democrat (7 July 2010 – now)
  • MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, Liberal Democrat (5 May 2005 – 12 April 2010)
  • MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, Liberal Democrat (7 June 2001 – 11 April 2005)
  • MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, Liberal Democrat (1 May 1997 – 14 May 2001)

Roles

  • Chair, National Plan for Sport and Recreation Committee (15 October 2020 – 24 November 2021)
  • Chair, Science and Technology: Sub-Committee I (Higher education in STEM subjects) (13 September 2011 – 17 July 2012)
  • Chair, Commons Science and Technology Committee (1 October 2009 – 6 May 2010)
  • Chair, Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee (10 March 2008 – 30 September 2009)
  • Chair, Draft Human Tissue and Embryos Bill (Joint Committee) (15 May 2007 – 8 August 2007)
  • Chair, Science and Technology Committee (Commons) (13 July 2005 – 30 October 2007)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Education) (1 May 1997 – 5 May 2005)

Harrogate and Knaresborough: 2005 general election: majority 10,429 (24.3%); 2001 general election: majority 8,845 (21.0%); 1997 general election: majority 6,236 (13.1%).