Former Member of Parliament
Mr Eric Forth
Conservative MP for Bromley and Chislehurst
At a glanceMr Eric Forth was a Conservative MP for Bromley and Chislehurst.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Department for Education and Employment) · Department for Education and Employment 1 Jan 1995 – 1 Jan 1997
- Minister of State (Department for Education) · Department for Education 20 Jul 1994 – 1 Jan 1995
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) · Department for Education 14 Apr 1992 – 20 Jul 1994
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Employment) · Department of Employment 28 Nov 1990 – 14 Apr 1992
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Trade and Industry) · Department of Trade and Industry 26 Jul 1988 – 24 Jul 1990
Opposition posts
- Shadow Leader of the House of Commons · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons 18 Sep 2001 – 6 Nov 2003
Committee memberships
- Finance and Services Committee 20 Jul 2005 – 17 May 2006
- Administration Committee 11 Jul 2005 – 17 May 2006
- Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) · Chair 5 Jul 2005 – 17 May 2006
- Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) · Chair 28 Jun 2005 – 17 May 2006
- Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) 15 Dec 2003 – 17 May 2006
- Panel of Chairs 15 Dec 2003 – 17 May 2006
- Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) 15 Dec 2003 – 17 May 2006
- Procedure Committee 26 Nov 1999 – 11 May 2001
- Standards and Privileges 19 Jan 1999 – 11 May 2001
Previous seats
- Bromley and Chislehurst · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 17 May 2006
- Mid Worcestershire · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- Barking 10 Oct 1974
- Barking 28 Feb 1974
Party affiliation
- Conservative 9 Jun 1983 – 17 May 2006
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr Eric Forth, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr Eric Forth?
Mr Eric Forth was a Member of Parliament who represented Bromley and Chislehurst in the House of Commons. See Mr Eric Forth's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr Eric Forth represent?
Mr Eric Forth sat as Conservative. See Mr Eric Forth's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr Eric Forth represent?
Mr Eric Forth was the Member of Parliament for Bromley and Chislehurst. See Mr Eric Forth's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr Eric Forth?
Mr Eric Forth has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Eric Forth's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.