Gerald Howarth, former MP, Aldershot

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A selection of Gerald Howarth’s votes

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Almost always voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 5 votes against, between 2010–2016.
Voted for raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010.
Almost always voted against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 9 votes against, 1 absence, between 1999–2016.
Almost always voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 10 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2016.
Consistently voted against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, in 2013.
Generally voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 7 votes for, 0 votes against, 10 absences, between 2012–2014.

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Recent appearances

The Prime Minister Was Asked: Points of Order 26 Apr 2017

On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I am sure I speak for my colleagues who are standing down when I thank you very much for allowing us the opportunity to express our appreciation for the honour our constituents have done us and to the Prime Minister for staying as long as she did. As you know, I have always been a staunch supporter of maintaining conventions, but on this occasion your...
The Prime Minister Was Asked: Engagements 26 Apr 2017

It has been an immense privilege to serve the people of Cannock and Burntwood and of Aldershot for the past 34 years. I arrived here in 1983, when one formidable and determined female Conservative Prime Minister was transforming the country’s economic fortunes, and I depart as another is determined to restore to this country the status of a sovereign nation state embracing the rest of the...
State Pensions: Uk Expatriates 20 Apr 2017

I apologise to you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and to the Minister for not having attended this debate. I had intended to do so, but I had other commitments. As I shall shortly be leaving the House, perhaps I could put on the record my support for our overseas pensioners, who have been badly treated. Many of them have almost been obliged to move abroad for family reasons, so it is not the case...

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Profile

Former Conservative MP for Aldershot

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

Left the House of Commons on 3 May 2017 — Dissolved for election

Also represented Cannock and Burntwood

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@geraldhowarth

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Topics of interest

Gerald Howarth campaigned to leave the European Union Source: BBC

Defence
Treasury
Transport
Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
Health
QinetiQ
Military Aircraft
Departmental Public Expenditure
Future Rapid Effects System
Warships

Other offices held in the past

Member, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) (30 Nov 2015 to 3 May 2017)
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence (17 May 2010 to 6 Sep 2012)
Member, Armed Forces Bill Committee (19 Dec 2005 to 9 May 2006)
Shadow Minister (Defence) (23 Jul 2002 to 6 May 2010)
Member, Defence Committee (16 Jul 2001 to 17 Nov 2003)
Member, Home Affairs Committee (16 Jul 1997 to 11 May 2001)
Member, Sound Broadcasting Committee (17 Feb 1987 to 15 May 1987)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Future MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
Local Government (Religious etc. Observances) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Armed Forces (Pensions and Compensation) Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
Export Control Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
International Criminal Court Bill Committee (9 out of 10)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 2 May 2017.

1. Employment and earnings

Consultant to Blenheim Capital Services Ltd of Level 2, 3 Sheldon Square, London W2 6HY. The role involves providing business advice. (Registered 04 June 2013)

Consultant to Sigma Energy, Castle Acre Industrial Estate, Swaffham, PE37 7HY. The role involves providing business advice. (Registered 02 September 2013)

3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources

Name of donor: British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC)
Address of donor: Marford Mill, Rossett, Wrexham LL12 0HL

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: one day’s shooting and one night’s accommodation at Catton Hall, Derbyshire; total value £826.73

Date received: 16 December 2016

Date accepted: 16 December 2016

Donor status: Registered Industrial and Provident Society, No 28488R

(Registered 12 January 2017)

4. Visits outside the UK

Name of donor: Egyptian Parliament
Address of donor: People's Assembly chamber of the Egyptian Parliament Building, Cairo, Egypt

Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): flights, accommodation and transport with a value of £2,754

Destination of visit: Cairo and Sharm el Sheikh

Date of visit: 25-30 July 2016

Purpose of visit: Attend meetings with Egyptian politicians and officials in my capacity as Chairman of the All Party Group on Egypt.

(Registered 25 August 2016)

Name of donor: British Ukrainian Society
Address of donor: The British Ukrainian Society, 1st Floor, 25 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RZ

Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): flights, accommodation and transport with a value of £826.86

Destination of visit: Kyiv

Dates of visit: 15 - 18 September 2015

Purpose of visit: attending the Yalta European Strategy Annual meeting in my capacity as Chairman of the Ukraine APPG.

(Registered 14 October 2016)

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