Former Member of Parliament
Sir Gerald Howarth
Conservative MP for Aldershot
At a glanceSir Gerald Howarth was a Conservative MP for Aldershot.
Early day motions
| 2 Mar 2016 | FINAL DECISION ON AIRPORT EXPANSION IN LONDON AND THE SOUTH EAST | 1 sig. |
| 1 Apr 2009 | SHREWSBURY PICKETS (No. 2) | 3 sig. |
| 21 Oct 2008 | CENTENARY OF POWERED FLIGHT IN UK | 52 sig. |
| 14 May 2008 | 65th ANNIVERSARY OF THE DAMBUSTERS RAID | 56 sig. |
| 29 Apr 2008 | ALDERSHOT TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB | 21 sig. |
| 29 Apr 2008 | ARMY BENEVOLENT FUND CANNON BALL | 24 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) · Ministry of Defence 17 May 2010 – 6 Sep 2012
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Defence) · Ministry of Defence 23 Jul 2002 – 6 May 2010
Committee memberships
- National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) 30 Nov 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Armed Forces Bill Committee 19 Dec 2005 – 9 May 2006
- Defence Committee 16 Jul 2001 – 17 Nov 2003
- Home Affairs Committee 16 Jul 1997 – 11 May 2001
Previous seats
- Aldershot · Elected 2 times 6 May 2010 – 3 May 2017
- Aldershot · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Cannock and Burntwood · Elected 2 times 9 Jun 1983 – 9 Apr 1992
Elections contested
- Cannock and Burntwood 9 Apr 1992
Party affiliation
- Conservative 9 Jun 1983 – 3 May 2017
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir Gerald Howarth, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir Gerald Howarth?
Sir Gerald Howarth was a Member of Parliament who represented Aldershot in the House of Commons. See Sir Gerald Howarth's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir Gerald Howarth represent?
Sir Gerald Howarth sat as Conservative. See Sir Gerald Howarth's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir Gerald Howarth represent?
Sir Gerald Howarth was the Member of Parliament for Aldershot. See Sir Gerald Howarth's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir Gerald Howarth?
Sir Gerald Howarth has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Gerald Howarth's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.