Former Member of Parliament
Mr Geoffrey Hoon
Independent MP for Ashfield
At a glanceMr Geoffrey Hoon was a Independent MP for Ashfield.
Early day motions
| 8 Feb 1994 | ANNESLEY BENTINCK, OLLERTON, MANTON AND ELLINGTON COLLIERIES | 53 sig. |
| 30 Nov 1993 | BENZODIAZEPINE TRANQUILLISERS CLAIMS | 88 sig. |
| 1 Nov 1993 | CLOSURE OF HARLOW WOOD ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL | 39 sig. |
| 12 Jan 1993 | HARLOW WOOD ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL | 36 sig. |
| 15 Dec 1992 | ANTI-PIRACY CAMPAIGN | 40 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Secretary of State for Transport · Department for Transport 5 Oct 2008 – 5 Jun 2009
- Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Chief Whip) · HM Treasury 28 Jun 2007 – 3 Oct 2008
- Minister of State (Europe) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 5 May 2006 – 28 Jun 2007
- Leader of the House of Commons and Lord Privy Seal · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons 6 May 2005 – 5 May 2006
- Secretary of State for Defence · Ministry of Defence 11 Oct 1999 – 6 May 2005
- Minister of State (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 17 May 1999 – 11 Oct 1999
- Minister of State (Lord Chancellor's Department) · Lord Chancellor's Department 28 Jul 1998 – 17 May 1999
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Lord Chancellor's Department) · Lord Chancellor's Department 6 May 1997 – 28 Jul 1998
Previous seats
- Ashfield · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Ashfield · Elected 1 time 9 Apr 1992 – 1 May 1997
Party affiliation
- Independent 22 Mar 2010 – 6 May 2010
- Labour 9 Apr 1992 – 22 Mar 2010
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr Geoffrey Hoon, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr Geoffrey Hoon?
Mr Geoffrey Hoon was a Member of Parliament who represented Ashfield in the House of Commons. See Mr Geoffrey Hoon's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr Geoffrey Hoon represent?
Mr Geoffrey Hoon sat as Independent. See Mr Geoffrey Hoon's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr Geoffrey Hoon represent?
Mr Geoffrey Hoon was the Member of Parliament for Ashfield. See Mr Geoffrey Hoon's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr Geoffrey Hoon?
Mr Geoffrey Hoon has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Geoffrey Hoon's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.