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Alistair Carmichael

Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Justice)

Liberal Democrat MP for Orkney and Shetland

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Liberal Democrat MP for Orkney and Shetland

Entered the House of Commons on 7 June 2001 — General election

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Currently held offices

  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Justice) (since 11 Jul 2022)
  • Member, Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Bill Committee (since 2 Feb 2022)
  • Member, Local Government (Disqualification) Bill Committee (since 24 Nov 2021)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Home Affairs) (since 7 Sep 2020)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Northern Ireland) (since 7 Sep 2020)

Other offices held in the past

  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Cabinet Office) ( 7 Sep 2020 to 10 Jul 2022)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Exiting the European Union) ( 6 Jan 2020 to 7 Sep 2020)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) ( 6 Jan 2020 to 7 Sep 2020)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) ( 7 Feb 2019 to 21 Aug 2019)
  • Liberal Democrat Chief Whip (16 Jun 2017 to 7 Sep 2020)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Northern Ireland) (16 Jun 2017 to 6 Jan 2020)
  • Member, Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union (31 Oct 2016 to 3 May 2017)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Home Affairs) (29 Jul 2015 to 16 Jun 2017)
  • Member, Energy and Climate Change Committee ( 8 Jul 2015 to 17 Oct 2016)
  • The Secretary of State for Scotland ( 7 Oct 2013 to 8 May 2015)
  • Comptroller (HM Household) (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Commons) (12 May 2010 to 7 Oct 2013)
  • Member, Members' Allowances Committee ( 9 Feb 2009 to 6 May 2010)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Scotland) ( 1 Jun 2008 to 12 Apr 2010)
  • Member, Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill (Joint Committee) ( 1 May 2008 to 22 Jul 2008)
  • Member, Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) (25 Mar 2008 to 6 May 2010)
  • Member, Scottish Affairs Committee (28 Jan 2008 to 6 May 2010)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Northern Ireland) (18 Oct 2007 to 6 May 2010)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Transport) ( 3 Mar 2006 to 18 Oct 2007)
  • Member, Public Accounts Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 22 May 2006)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Home Affairs) (10 May 2005 to 2 Mar 2006)
  • Member, International Development Committee ( 5 Nov 2001 to 26 Feb 2002)
  • Member, Scottish Affairs Committee (16 Jul 2001 to 12 Jul 2005)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Energy and Climate Change) (10 May 2001 to 10 May 2005)

Previous MPs in this constituency

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