Michael Jabez Foster

Labour - Former Member for Hastings and Rye

First elected: 1st May 1997

Left House: 6th May 2010 (Defeated)


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Michael Jabez Foster is not a member of any APPGs
Parliamentary Secretary (Government Equalities Office)
9th Jun 2009 - 6th May 2010
Work and Pensions Committee
12th Jul 2005 - 6th May 2010
Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee)
28th Jun 2005 - 7th Dec 2009
Statutory Instruments (Select Committee)
28th Jun 2005 - 7th Dec 2009
Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill (Joint Committee)
6th May 2008 - 22nd Jul 2008
Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill (Joint Committee)
1st May 2008 - 22nd Jul 2008
Draft Legal Services Bill (Joint Committee)
15th May 2006 - 25th Jul 2006
Standards and Privileges
25th Jun 1997 - 10th May 2004
Social Security
9th Nov 1998 - 25th Jan 1999

Commons Debates - Petitions - EDMs - Bills Introduced - Commons Actions - Written Questions

Commons Page Hansard Page Hastings and Rye (Constituency) Financial Disclosures Expense Claims

Division Voting information

Michael Jabez Foster has voted in 802 divisions, and 20 times against the majority of their Party.

2 Mar 2009 - Political Parties and Elections Bill - View Vote Context
Michael Jabez Foster voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 93 Labour No votes vs 155 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 235 Noes - 176
2 Mar 2009 - Political Parties and Elections Bill - View Vote Context
Michael Jabez Foster voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 83 Labour No votes vs 157 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 158
2 Mar 2009 - Political Parties and Elections Bill - View Vote Context
Michael Jabez Foster voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 77 Labour No votes vs 156 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 213 Noes - 153
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Michael Jabez Foster voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 48 Labour Aye votes vs 230 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 215 Noes - 299
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Michael Jabez Foster voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 49 Labour Aye votes vs 227 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 206 Noes - 298
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Michael Jabez Foster voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 47 Labour Aye votes vs 226 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 194 Noes - 306
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Michael Jabez Foster voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 45 Labour Aye votes vs 226 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 183 Noes - 308
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Michael Jabez Foster voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 47 Labour Aye votes vs 226 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 217 Noes - 292
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Michael Jabez Foster voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 48 Labour Aye votes vs 227 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 222 Noes - 290
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Michael Jabez Foster voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 39 Labour Aye votes vs 240 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 190 Noes - 332
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Michael Jabez Foster voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 42 Labour Aye votes vs 229 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 309
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Michael Jabez Foster voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 56 Labour Aye votes vs 231 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 233 Noes - 304
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Michael Jabez Foster voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 61 Labour Aye votes vs 215 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 176 Noes - 336
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Michael Jabez Foster voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 62 Labour Aye votes vs 216 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 286
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Michael Jabez Foster voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 58 Labour Aye votes vs 217 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 181 Noes - 314
14 Mar 2007 - Trident - View Vote Context
Michael Jabez Foster voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 94 Labour Aye votes vs 226 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 413
14 Mar 2007 - Trident - View Vote Context
Michael Jabez Foster voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 89 Labour No votes vs 222 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 409 Noes - 161
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Michael Jabez Foster voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 132 Labour Aye votes vs 177 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 178 Noes - 392
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Michael Jabez Foster voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 156 Labour Aye votes vs 157 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 305 Noes - 267
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Michael Jabez Foster voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 96 Labour No votes vs 207 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 337 Noes - 224
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Hastings and Rye Petitions

e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.

If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.

If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).

Petitions with highest Hastings and Rye signature proportion
Open
754
of 250,670 signatures (0.30%)
Allow students to be taken out of school for two weeks a year without penalty
Gov Responded - 9 May 2024
Open
104
of 44,361 signatures (0.23%)
Ban the sale of used power tools at car boot sales and markets
Gov Responded - 17 Apr 2024
Open
492
of 211,416 signatures (0.23%)
Hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying
Gov Responded - 22 Feb 2024
Open
100
of 43,746 signatures (0.23%)
Close the borders! Suspend ALL immigration for 5 years.
Gov Responded - 27 Feb 2024
Open
197
of 93,298 signatures (0.21%)
Don’t increase the income requirement for family visas to £38,700
Gov Responded - 10 Jan 2024
Petitions with most Hastings and Rye signatures
Open
754
of 250,670 signatures (0.30%)
Allow students to be taken out of school for two weeks a year without penalty
Gov Responded - 9 May 2024
Open
492
of 211,416 signatures (0.23%)
Hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying
Gov Responded - 22 Feb 2024
Open
197
of 93,298 signatures (0.21%)
Don’t increase the income requirement for family visas to £38,700
Gov Responded - 10 Jan 2024
Open
114
of 62,797 signatures (0.18%)
Offer the State Pension to all at 60, increase to equal 48hrs at the Living Wage
Gov Responded - 30 Jan 2024
Open
104
of 44,361 signatures (0.23%)
Ban the sale of used power tools at car boot sales and markets
Gov Responded - 17 Apr 2024
Michael Jabez Foster has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by Michael Jabez Foster

Michael Jabez Foster has not signed any Early Day Motions

Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Michael Jabez Foster, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.

MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.

Michael Jabez Foster has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Michael Jabez Foster has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Michael Jabez Foster has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Michael Jabez Foster has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting

Michael Jabez Foster has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament