Profile

Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 7 July 2010

Previously MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough until 12 April 2010 — did not stand for re-election

Entered the House of Commons on 1 May 1997 — General election

Also represented Harrogate and Knaresborough

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile

Social Media

• @philwillismp
• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Other offices held in the past

• Chairman, Commons Science and Technology Committee ( 7 Oct 2009 to 11 May 2010)
• Chairman, Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee (18 Apr 2008 to 7 Oct 2009)
• Chairman, Innovation, Universities and Skills Committee ( 6 Feb 2008 to 18 Apr 2008)
• Member, Innovation, Universities and Skills Committee ( 7 Nov 2007 to 6 Feb 2008)
• Chairman, Draft Human Tissue and Embryos Bill (Joint Committee) (18 May 2007 to 3 Jun 2008)
• Member, Draft Human Tissue and Embryos Bill (Joint Committee) (14 May 2007 to 18 May 2007)
• Member, Liaison Committee ( 1 Nov 2005 to 11 May 2010)
• Chairman, Science and Technology Committee ( 1 Nov 2005 to 20 Aug 2008)
• Member, Science and Technology Committee (20 Jul 2005 to 1 Nov 2005)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Education and Skills, Education & Skills (26 Jan 2004 to 1 Jun 2005)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Education) ( 1 May 1997 to 5 May 2005)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Energy Bill Committee (11 out of 12)
• Children, Schools and Families Bill Committee (4 out of 12)
• Higher Education Bill Committee (10 out of 15)
• Education Bill Committee (13 out of 20)