Mark Oaten

Liberal Democrat - Former Member for Winchester

First elected: 20th November 1997

Left House: 6th May 2010 (Retired)


Mark Oaten is not an officer of any APPGs Mark Oaten is not a member of any APPGs
Committees on Arms Export Controls
28th Apr 2008 - 6th May 2010
Business, Innovation and Skills Committee
1st Oct 2009 - 6th May 2010
Business and Enterprise Committee
28th Apr 2008 - 30th Sep 2009
Shadow Secretary of State
1st Jul 2003 - 21st Jan 2006
Draft Corruption Bill (Joint Committee)
10th Mar 2003 - 31st Jul 2003
Public Administration Committee
5th May 1999 - 11th May 2001


Division Voting information

Mark Oaten has voted in 269 divisions, and 4 times against the majority of their Party.

30 Apr 2009 - Members’ Allowances - View Vote Context
Mark Oaten voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 49 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 305 Noes - 31
30 Jun 2008 - Energy Security - View Vote Context
Mark Oaten voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 36 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 183 Noes - 279
28 Mar 2007 - Communications Allowance - View Vote Context
Mark Oaten voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 19 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 26 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 283 Noes - 188
31 Oct 2006 - Termination of Pregnancy - View Vote Context
Mark Oaten voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 9 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 34 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 108 Noes - 187
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All Debates

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Legislation Debates
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Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Mark Oaten, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.

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Mark Oaten has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Mark Oaten has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Mark Oaten has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Mark Oaten has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Mark Oaten has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament