Sir Gerald Howarth

Sir Gerald Howarth is no longer a Member, but was most recently the Conservative MP for Aldershot, and left the Commons on 3 May 2017.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Sir Gerald Howarth, including posts and roles held.

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Representations

Aldershot [2010 - 2024]
Elected 2 times
6 May 2010 - 3 May 2017
Commons
Aldershot [1997 - 2010]
Elected 3 times
1 May 1997 - 6 May 2010
Commons
Cannock and Burntwood [1983 - 1997]
Elected 2 times
9 June 1983 - 9 April 1992
Commons

Party affiliation

Conservative
9 June 1983 - 3 May 2017

Elections contested

Cannock and Burntwood
9 April 1992
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Government posts

Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence)
Ministry of Defence
17 May 2010 - 6 September 2012
Commons

House membership

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Sir Gerald Howarth
1 May 1997 - 3 May 2017
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Mr Gerald Howarth
9 June 1983 - 9 April 1992

Opposition posts

Shadow Minister (Defence)
Ministry of Defence
23 July 2002 - 6 May 2010
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Committee memberships

Home Affairs Committee
16 July 1997 - 11 May 2001
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Defence Committee
16 July 2001 - 17 November 2003
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Armed Forces Bill Committee
19 December 2005 - 9 May 2006
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National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
30 November 2015 - 3 May 2017
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