Sir Geoffrey Johnson Smith, former MP, Wealden

A selection of Sir Geoffrey Johnson Smith's votes

Generally voted against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, 3 absences, in 1999

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Schedule 5: Publication of reports 2 Apr 2001

I join the right hon. Member for Walsall, South (Mr. George), who did not exactly praise the Committee for its work, but thought that it passed muster. I agree, because the remit was fairly narrow and restrictive; had a broader brush been used, it could have got into trouble. I shall use this moment to pay my respects to all those who took part in it, as I am an old soldier who is probably in...
Schedule 3: Required Custodial Sentences 2 Apr 2001

I know that the hon. Gentleman follows these matters carefully in the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. Will he explain how he proposes to make the process more democratic when the Army has differences of rank—or is that what the hon. Gentleman calls "class-ridden"? Is he proposing to abolish those differences as well?
Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Anglo-American Defence Co-operation 27 Mar 2001

Having visited the United States recently and talked to many of the people there who know about the role played by Europe in the affections of the Government, what on earth leads the Minister to believe that their suspicion about weakening NATO arises from criticisms made by Opposition Members? Surely he has greater respect for the Americans whom he meets.

Former Conservative MP for Wealden

Entered the House of Commons on 8 October 1959 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 14 May 2001 — General election

Also represented East Grinstead; Holborn and St Pancras South

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Has voted in 40.06% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation. (From Public Whip)

Last updated: 14 May 2001.

1. Remunerated directorships

(Non-Executive) Taylor Alden Ltd. (industrial relations and marketing; see Category 3 below). (£5,001-£10,000)

(Non-Executive) Glengate Holdings PLC (commercial and industrial property).

3. Clients

Of Taylor Alden Ltd.:

OCS Group

Kopex International Ltd.

10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests

President of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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