Liberal Democrat MP for Somerton and Frome, Liberal Democrat Shadow Leader of the House, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Department for Constitutional Affairs

Biography: David Heath's political career began in 1985, when he was elected to Somerset County Council as a
Liberal. Awarded the CBE in 1989 for political service, he remained on the county council until May 1997, when he was elected MP for Somerton and Frome. David is currently Shadow Leader of the House; Lib Dem spokesperson for the Department of Constitutional Affairs; and a member of the Commons Modernisation Committee. He has in
the past acted as the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for a range of departments, including Foreign Affairs, and has served on the Foreign Affairs Select Committee. Among David's political interests are the environment and education, and he is a member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation
in Europe.

Contact e-mail: davidheath@davidheath.co.uk

Website: www.davidheath.co.uk

Membership of Select Committees: Commons Modernisation Select Committee

Membership of other APPGs: Eye Health and Visual Impairment (Vice-Chair), Pharmacy (Treasurer), Diabetes, Romania

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