Eric Forth, former MP, Bromley and Chislehurst

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A selection of Eric Forth’s votes

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Consistently voted against university tuition fees Show votes 0 votes for, 9 votes against, 2 absences, between 1997–2004.
Almost always voted against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 0 votes for, 6 votes against, between 1999–2003.

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Recent appearances

Foreign Nationals (Deportation and Removal) 26 Apr 2006

How many of those criminals had a previous criminal record, either here or in their own country?
Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements 22 Mar 2006

What about unemployment?
Party Political Funding 20 Mar 2006

Why did the Minister decide to make her statement today?

More of Eric Forth’s recent appearances

Profile

Former Conservative MP for Bromley and Chislehurst

Entered the House of Commons on 9 June 1983 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 17 May 2006 — Died

Also represented Mid Worcestershire

Expenses

Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Other offices held in the past

Member, Chairmen's Panel Committee (1 Nov 2005 to 19 May 2006)
Member, Liaison Committee (1 Nov 2005 to 19 May 2006)
Chairman, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (1 Nov 2005 to 19 May 2006)
Chairman, Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) (1 Nov 2005 to 19 May 2006)
Member, Finance & Services Committee (20 Jul 2005 to 19 May 2006)
Member, Administration Committee (14 Jul 2005 to 19 May 2006)
Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (29 Jun 2005 to 1 Nov 2005)
Member, Chairmen's Panel Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
Member, Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)

Future MPs in this constituency

Bob Neill

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Chairman, Violent Crime Reduction Bill Committee (3 out of 7)
Chairman, Work and Families Bill Committee (1 out of 3)
Chairman, Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill Committee (5 out of 9)
Chairman, Education Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Chairman, Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Bill Committee (4 out of 10)
Chairman, Employment Relations Bill Committee (4 out of 9)
Chairman, Health Protection Agency Bill Committee (1 out of 3)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 12 May 2006.

4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

Donation to my constituency association from the Chelwood Club, a fund-raising organisation which supports constituencies in the area. (Registered 18 May 2005)

8. Land and Property

Two flats on the Isle of Wight providing rental income.

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