Former Member of Parliament
Michael Jabez Foster
Labour MP for Hastings and Rye
At a glanceMichael Jabez Foster was a Labour MP for Hastings and Rye.
Early day motions
| 6 Oct 2008 | TAX CREDIT OVERPAYMENTS | 113 sig. |
| 20 May 2008 | UK CURRY INDUSTRY | 25 sig. |
| 12 May 2008 | CARERS | 148 sig. |
| 15 May 2007 | READER'S DIGEST SURVEY | 14 sig. |
| 6 Mar 2007 | EUROSTAR SERVICES FROM ASHFORD | 15 sig. |
| 20 Nov 2006 | LEVEL OF CHILD BENEFIT | 54 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Secretary (Government Equalities Office) · Government Equalities Office 9 Jun 2009 – 6 May 2010
Committee memberships
- Work and Pensions Committee 12 Jul 2005 – 6 May 2010
- Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) 28 Jun 2005 – 7 Dec 2009
- Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) 28 Jun 2005 – 7 Dec 2009
- Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill (Joint Committee) · Chair 6 May 2008 – 22 Jul 2008
- Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill (Joint Committee) 1 May 2008 – 22 Jul 2008
- Draft Legal Services Bill (Joint Committee) 15 May 2006 – 25 Jul 2006
- Standards and Privileges 25 Jun 1997 – 10 May 2004
- Social Security 9 Nov 1998 – 25 Jan 1999
Previous seats
- Hastings and Rye · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Hastings 3 May 1979
- Hastings 10 Oct 1974
- Hastings 28 Feb 1974
Party affiliation
- Labour 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Michael Jabez Foster, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Michael Jabez Foster?
Michael Jabez Foster was a Member of Parliament who represented Hastings and Rye in the House of Commons. See Michael Jabez Foster's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Michael Jabez Foster represent?
Michael Jabez Foster sat as Labour. See Michael Jabez Foster's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Michael Jabez Foster represent?
Michael Jabez Foster was the Member of Parliament for Hastings and Rye. See Michael Jabez Foster's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Michael Jabez Foster?
Michael Jabez Foster has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Michael Jabez Foster's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.