Michael Foster, former MP, Worcester

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A selection of Michael Foster’s votes

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Consistently voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2004–2010.
Consistently voted for more EU integration Show votes 36 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2006–2009.
Generally voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 7 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2003–2007.
Voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2008.
Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 11 votes for, 0 votes against, between 1997–2004.
Generally voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 4 votes for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 1999–2007.

We have lots more plain English analysis of Michael Foster’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Michael Foster’s full vote analysis page for more.

Recent appearances

Written Answers — International Development: International Planned Parenthood Federation 8 Apr 2010

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Written Answers — International Development: United Nations Population Fund 8 Apr 2010

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Iraq (Humanitarian Aid) 7 Apr 2010

I congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for Streatham (Keith Hill) on securing this debate. I pay tribute to his work in the House over a number of years. It would be remiss of me not to record the breadth of his contribution. My right hon. Friend has been a Parliamentary Private Secretary at the Department of Environment, Transport and the Regions, an Assistant Government Whip, an...

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Profile

Former Labour MP for Worcester

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

Left the House of Commons on 12 April 2010 — General election (stood again)

Social Media

@MikeFosterMP

Expenses

Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Topics of interest

Deputy Prime Minister
Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Education and Skills
Health
Transport
Local Government Finance
Milk Price
Area Cost Adjustment
Revenue Support Grant
Flooding

Other offices held in the past

Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for International Development (6 Oct 2008 to 11 May 2010)
Assistant Whip (8 May 2006 to 6 Oct 2008)
PPS (Rt Hon Peter Hain, Secretary of State), Northern Ireland Office (10 Nov 2005 to 8 May 2006)
PPS (Team PPS), Department for Education and Skills (10 Apr 2005 to 11 Apr 2005)
PPS (Team PPS), Home Office (16 Dec 2004 to 10 Apr 2005)
PPS (Team PPS), Department for Education and Skills (13 May 2004 to 16 Dec 2004)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Future MPs in this constituency

Robin Walker

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Children and Young Persons Bill Committee (7 out of 7)
Sale of Student Loans Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Education and Skills Bill Committee (20 out of 20)
Legal Services Bill Committee (11 out of 11)
Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill Committee (7 out of 7)
Northern Ireland (Offences) Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
Compensation Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (2 out of 4)
Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Higher Education Bill Committee (13 out of 15)
School Transport Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
Hunting (Re-committed) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Hunting Bill Committee (26 out of 31)
Hunting Bill Committee (12 out of 16)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 12 Apr 2010.

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