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S. of late Brig. J. F. R. Forman. B. March 25, 1943; ed. Dragon Sch. Oxford: Shrewsbury Sch. New Coll. Oxford; The Coll. of Europe, Bruges; Harvard Univ. and Sussex Univ. Member of the Royal Institute of International Affairs and the International Institute for Strategic Studies. Head of External Affairs Section in the Conservative Research Dept. from May 1974 Sept. 75. Assistant Director from Sept. 1975 March 76. Sec. of Cons. Educ. Cttee 1976 79. Sec. of Cons. Energy Ctice 1977 79. Member Select Cttee on Science and Technology 1976-79. PPS to Sir Ian Gilmour, Bt, MP, Lord Privy Seal 1979 81 and to Hon. Douglas Hurd, MP, Min. of State at FCO 1979 83. Vice Chrmn of Conservative Finance Cttee 1983 -87. PPS to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, The Rt Hon. Nigel Lawson, MP, 1987-89. Vice-Chrmn All Party Social Science and Policy Cttee. Member, Select Cttee on Foreign Affairs. Publications: Towards A More Conservative Energy Policy, 1977; Another Britain, 1979; Mastering British Politics, 1985. Chrmn of Great Britain-East Europe Centre. Hon. Treasurer of Federal Trust. Special Interests: Economic Policy, Foreign Policy, Environmental Issues, Energy, North-South Problems. Contested Coventry North East Feb. 1974. Member for Sutton, Carshalton in March 1976. Address, Nigel Forman Esq., MP, House of Commons, London, SW1A0AA. (071-219 3000).
FORSYTH, Michael Bruce. (Stirling) C.majority 948
S. of John T. Forsyth. B. Oct. 16, 1954; ed. Arbroath High School and St Andrews University (MA); m. 1977, Susan Jane, d. of John B. Clough (Is 2d). Former Company Director. Founder and Pres. St Andrews University Cons. Assn 1973-76. Vice-Pres. Students' Representative Council 1974-75. Chrmn Fedn of Cons Students 1976-77. Member Exec. Cttee National Union of Cons and Unionist Assn 1975-77. Member Westminster City Council 1978-83. PPS to the Foreign Secretary 1986 87; Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Scottish Office 1987-90. Chrmn Scottish Conservative Party 1989 -90. Minister of State, Scottish Office with responsibility for Health, Education, Social Work and Sport 1990. Special Interests: Local Govi, Privatisation, Economic Affairs, Health Care, the Mentally Handicapped, the Environment. Recreations: Mountaineering, photography. Member for Stirling since June 1983. Address, Michael Forsyth Esq., MP, House of Commons, London, SW1A (A4 (071-219 3000).
FORSYTHE, Clifford. (Antrim South)
UUP. majority 19.587
S. of late Robert Forsythe. B. August 24, 1929; ed. Glengormley Public Elementary School. Professional footballer 1950-57. Plumbing and Heating Contractor 1957-83. Chrmn Glengormley Branch Chest, Heart and Stroke Assoc. NI, and Friend of Martin Trust. Elected Councillor Newtonabbey Borough Council 1981 and Mayor 1982. Elected to Northern Ireland Assembly 1982. Appointed Dep. Chrmn NI Assembly Jan. 1983. Party Spokesman on Transport Communications and local Government. Fellow of Industry and Parliament Trust. Special Interest: Environmental Matters. Recreations: Soccer, running, drama, church choir. Elected Member for Antrim South, June 1983. Address, Clifford Forsythe Esq., MP, House of Commons, London, SWLA 04 A (071-219 4144).
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FORTH, Eric. (Worcestershire Mid) C. majority 14,911
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S. of William Forth. B. Sept. 9, 1944; ed. Jordanhill College School, Glasgow and Glasgow University; m. March 11, 1967, Linda, d. of Peter St Clair (2d). Member Brentwood UDC 1968-72. Elected Member of European Parliament for Birmingham North 1979 84. Founder/Chrmn Backbench Cttee of European Democratic Group 1979 82. Vice-Chrmn, European Affairs Cons. Backbench Cttee 1983-86, Chrmn 1986-87. Member Select Cttee on Employment 1986-. Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Industry and Consumer Affairs, Dept of Trade and Industry 1988 90; Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Dept. of Employment 1990. Special Interests: Economic Affairs, EEC. Recreation: Family. Contested Barking February and October 1974. Member for Mid Worcestershire since June 1983. Address, Eric Forth Esq., MP, 40 A Goldieslie Road, Sutton Coldfield, W Midlands (021 354 4842); House of Commons (071-219 6344). Club: Carlton.
FOSTER, Derek. (Bishop Auckland) Lab.majority 7,035
S. of Joseph Foster, Shipyard worker. B. June 25, 1937; ed. Bede Grammar Sch. Sunderland and Oxford Univ.; m. Oct. 21, 1972, Florence Anne, d. of Thomas Bulmer (3s 1d). Sunderland County Borough Councillor 1972-74. Tyne and Wear County Councillor 1973-77. Chrmn Economic Development Cttee 1973-77. Chrmn North of England Development Council 1974-76. Uniformed Member of Salvation Army. Vice-Chrmn Youthaid. Member of Select Cttee Industry & Trade 1980-82. Opposition Whip 1981-82. Opposition Front Bench Spokesman on Social Security 1982-83. PPS to Leader of Opposition 1983-85. Opposition Chief Whip. 1985. Vice-Chrmn Youth Affairs Lobby 1984 -86. Hon. Pres. British Youth Council 1984-86. Vice Pres. Christian Socialist Movement 1985-. Fellow of the Industry and Parliament Trust. Special Interests: Youth Affairs, Education and Training, Regional Policy, Socialist Enterprise, Transport. Financial Affairs. Recreations: Brass Bands, Male Voice Choirs. Member for Bishop Auckland since May 1979. Address, Derek Foster Esq., MP, 3 Linburn, Rickleton, Washington, Tyne and Wear (091 4171580); (Office: 071-219 3582).
FOULKES, George. (Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley) Lab, majority 16,802
S. of late George Foulkes, Engineer and Mrs Jessie Foulkes. B. Jan. 21, 1942; ed. Keith Grammar Sch. Banff, Haberdashers' Aske's Sch. and Edinburgh Univ.; m. July 4, 1970 to Elizabeth Anna, d. of William and Florence Hope (2s ld). Pres. Edinburgh Univ. SRC 1963–64. BSc. 1964. Rector's Assessor, Univ. of Edinburgh 1968-71. Pres. Scottish Union of Students. Scottish Organiser European Movement. Councillor Edinburgh Corp. 1970-75 and for Lothian Regional Council 1974-79. Chrmn Lothian Region Education Cttee 1974-79. Chrmn Education Cttee of Convention of Scottish Local Authorities 1975-78. Dir. Enterprise Youth 1970-73. Dir. Age Concern Scotland 1973-79. Member of Board of St Cuthbert's Coop Assn 1975--79. Joint Chrmn All Party Pensioners Group in Parliament. Vice-Chrmn UK Netherlands Group of IPU. Vice-Chrmn UK--Canadian Group of CPA. Treasurer Anglo-Spanish Group of IPU. Member of Exec. UK Branch of CPA 1989–. Member of Exec. British Section of IPU 1989-. Chrmn, Labour Campaign for a Scottish Assembly. Delegate to Parl. Assemblies of the Council of Europe and Western European Union 1979 80. Member of the Select Cttee on Foreign Affairs 1980 83. Opposition Front Bench Spokesman on Europe 1983 85. Opposition Front Bench Spokesman on Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs 1985 Labour and Co-operative. Special Interests: Foreign Affairs, Devolution, Social Services, Tax Havens, Education. Aviation, Energy, Human Rights. Recreations: Boating, supporting Heart of Midlothian FC. Member for South Ayrshire 1979–83
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and for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley since June 1983. Address, George Foulkes Esq., MP,8 Southpark Road, Ayr (Ayr (0292) 265776); House of Commons, London, SWTA (AA (071-219 3474/4003); Club: Edinburgh University Staff. Royal Commonwealth Society.
FOWLER, The Rt Hon. Sir Norman. (Sutton Coldfield) C. majority 21,183
S. of late N. F. Fowler. B. Feb. 2, 1938; ed. at King Edward VI Sch. Chelmsford and Trinity Hall, Cambridge (MA); m. May 29, 1979 Mrs Fiona Poole, d. of Mr and Mrs John Donald of London SW6. (2d). National Service, Essex Reg. 1956 58: Chrmn Cambridge Univ. Conservative Assn. 1960; Special Correspondent of The Times 1961–66; Home Affairs Correspondent of The Times 1966–70; Council Member Bow Group 1967 69; on Editorial Board of Crossbow 1962- 70; Vice-Chrmn North Kensington Conservative Assn 1967 68. Chrmn East Midlands Conservative Political Centre 1970 73. Member Select Citee Immigration and Race Relations 1970 74. Sec. Cons. Parl. Party Home Affairs Cttee 1971 72. Vice-Chrmn 1974. PPS to Sec. for Northern Ireland 1972-74. Opposition Spokesman Home Affairs, 1974-75. Chief Opposition Spokesman Social Services 1975-76. Chief Opposition Spokesman, Transport 1976-79. Minister of Transport, 1979–81. Secretary of State for Transport Jan.-Sept. 1981. Sec. of State for Social Services 1981-87. Secretary of State for Employment 1987–90. PC 1979. Kt. 1990. Member for Nottingham, South div. 1970 74, and for Sutton Coldfield from 1974. Address, The Rt Hon. Sir Norman Fowler, MP, House of Commons, London, SWIA OAA. (071-219-3000).
FOX, Sir (John) Marcus, MBE. (Shipley) C.majority 12,630
S. of late Alfred H. Fox. B. June 11, 1927; ed. at Wheelwright Grammar School, Dewsbury; m. Sept. 9, 1954 Ann, d. of F. W. J. Tindall (ls 1d). Served with Duke of Wellington's Regiment and the Green Howards 1945-48; Past National Vice-Chrmn of the Young Conservatives, former Area Chrmn of the Yorkshire YC and former Chrmn of Dewsbury YC. Also Chrmn of Yorkshire Area CPC 1966–68; served on Dewsbury Council 1956 63. Contested Dewsbury 1959 and Huddersfield West 1966. MBE 1963. Assist. Whip 1972. Lord Commissioner of the Treasury 1973 74. Opp. Spokesman on Transport 1974. Vice-Chrmn of Conservative Party with Responsibility for Candidates, 1976–79. Parl. Under Sec. of State, Dept of the Environment, 1979 81. Chrmn of the Committee of Selection 1984. Vice-Chrmn of the 1922 Cttee 1983 . K1 1986. Chrmn Assoc. of Conservative Clubs 1988 . Member for Shipley since 1970. Address, Sir Marcus Fox, MBE, MP, 10 Woodvale Crescent, Oakwood Park, Bingley (5713), Yorks.; House of Commons, London, SWIA 0AA. (071-219 3000).
FRANKS, Cecil. (Barrow and Furness) C. majority 3,927
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S. of George David Franks and late Rose Franks. B. July 1, 1935; ed. Manchester Grammar School and Manchester University; m. August 23, 1963, Marlene Glick (diss. 1978) (1s). Solicitor. Company Director. Salford City Council 1960-74; Alderman 1967-74; Leader 1968–72. Manchester City Council 1975 84; Leader Conservative Group 1979 83. North West Regional Health Authority 1973-75. Special Interests: Economics, Local Government, Housing, Privatisation, Defence, Nuclear Energy. Recreations: Theatre, bridge, chess, skiing, tennis. Member for Barrow and Furness since June, 1983. Address, Cecil Franks Esq., MP, House of Commons, London, SW14 0AA (071-219 4180; Secretary 071-219 6433).
FRASER, John Denis. (Norwood) Lab.majority 4,723
S. of late Archibald Fraser, Fire Officer. B. June 30, 1934; ed. Sloane Grammar Sch.; m. July 30, 1960 Ann, d. of George Hathaway (2s Id). Qualified as solicitor (honours) 1960. Lambeth Borough Councillor 1962-68. Unsuccessfully contested Norwood, 1964 General Election. PPS to Rt Hon. Barbara Castle, MP 1968-71. Opposition spokesman on Home Affairs 1972–74. Parl. Under-Sec. of State, Dept of Employment 1974 76. Minister of State, Dept of Prices and Consumer Protection 1976 79. Opposition Front Bench Spokesman on Trade, Prices and Consumer Protection 1979-83; on Housing 1983-84; on the Environment 1984-87; On Legal Affairs 1987. Special Interests: Housing, Inner City, Race Relations, Consumer Affairs. Recreations: Music, walking. Member for Norwood since March 31, 1966. Address, John Fraser Esq., MP, House of Commons, London, SWIA 0AA (071-219 5128).
FREEMAN, Roger Norman. (Kettering) C. majority 11,327
S. of Norman James Freeman, CBE. B. May 27, 1942; ed. Whitgift School and Balliol College, Oxford; m. Feb. 15, 1969, Jennifer Margaret, d. of M. W. Watson of Sale (1s 1d). Fellow of Inst. of Chartered Accountants, England and Wales. Pres. Oxford University Cons. Assn 1964. Treasurer Bow Group 1967-68. Man. Dir Bow Publications Ltd 1968-69. Exec. Dir Lehman Bros 1969-86. Dir Martini & Rossi UK Ltd and Baltic Leasing Group plc to May 1986. Member Treasury and Civil Service Select Cttee 1984 86. Chief Financial Officer, Conservative Central Office 1984-86. Parl. Under Sec. of State for the Armed Forces 1986-88. Parl. Under Sec. of State, Dept of Health 1988-90. Minister of State, Dept. of Transport 1990. Contested Don Valley 1979. Member for Kettering since June 1983. Address, Roger Freeman Esq., MP, House of Commons, London, SWIA 0AA (071-219 6436); Clubs: Carlton, Kennel.
FRENCH, Douglas Charles. (Gloucester) C. majority 12,035
S. of Frederick and Charlotte French. B. March 20, 1944; ed. Glyn Grammar Sch. Epsom, St Catharine's Coll. Cambridge, and Inns of Court School of Law, MA (Hons) History. Barrister. m. Oct. 28, 1978, Sue Veronica, d. of the late Philip Arthur Phillips (2s 1d). Called to the Bar by Inner Temple 1975. Exec. P. W. Merkle Ltd 1966-71, Dir 1972-90. Chrmn Bow Group 1978 79. Research Asst to Rt Hon. Sir Geoffrey Howe QC, mp 1976 79; Special Advisor to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Geoffrey Howe 1982-83. PPS to Rt Hon. Lynda Chalker MP 1988-90. Special Interests: Tax, Small Businesses, Housing Finance, Pensions, Insurance. Recreations: Squash, ski-ing. Contested Sheffield Attercliffe 1979. Member for Gloucester since June 1987. Address, Douglas French Esq., MP, House of Commons, London, SW1A0AA (071-219 4564). Club: RAC.
FRY, Peter Derek. (Wellingborough) C. majority 14,070
S. of late Harry Walter Fry. B. May 26, 1931; ed. Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, Worcester Coll. Oxford, MA Modern History; m. 1st, 1956, Edna d. of John Bates Roberts of Liverpool (Is Id); m. 2nd, June 4, 1982, Helen d. of the late James Gregson of Draycott. Teacher, YoBucks. Education Cttee 1956. Northern Ass. Group 1956-61. Political Education Officer 1961 -63. Own Insurance Broking Business 1963- Bucks County Council 1961-67. Dir Countryside Political Communication 1988. Former Vice-Chrmn Conservative Transport Industries Cttee.. Joint Chrmn Ali Party Roads Study Group. Vice-Pres. British-Yugoslav Society. Member Select Cttee on Transport. Chrmn
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challenge Speaker over ban on Jeremy Corbyn's formerly pro-IRA research assistant Oct '87; threatened to block setting up of all select committees if Conservatives tried to stop Labour putting forward CND members for Defence Select Committee and insisted on pro-nuclear Dr John Gilbert; in fact, he put forward soft-Left CNDers John McWilliam and John Evans instead of former CND Chairman, hard-Left Joan Ruddock Oct-Nov '87; was censured by Conservatives in Parliamentary motion for "unseemly if not dishonourable behaviour" for briefing Lobby that Mrs Thatcher had paid off the Chairman of P&O for its £30,000 contributions to the Conservative Party with the passage of the Felixstowe Dock and Railways Bill and telling radio listeners that he would like to throttle the PM Nov '87; was unable to control his Whips' Office, with five Whips failing to support the Speaker in his suspension of Tam Dalyell Nov '87; this came after he had manouevred the Government into losing a day's business on Scotland Nov '87; stoked up indignation about absence of a statement on BCal-BA merger after he had privately agreed with Ken Clarke the Government would make a statement, but Tory Chief Whip David Waddington resisted, leading Speaker Weatherill to lose his cool Nov '87; after Ken Livingstone's "troops out" remarks in wake of Enniskillen bombing, resisted pressure to remove the party Whip from him, but warned Ken he was an outcast Nov '87; urged Labour MPs to back Richard Shepherd's Bill to reform Official Secrets Act Dec '87; was jubilant about vote to televise Commons after he had guaranteed good Labour turnout by three-line Whip for next debate Feb '88; voted against easing licensing laws Feb '88; rumours resumed of a challenge to his position, despite improved attendance under his regime Mar '88; unsuccessfully urged John Prescott not to stand against Roy Hattersley for Deputy Leadership Mar '88; his whips, Tony Banks and Ray Powell, refused to support the Speaker over the suspension of Ron Brown over 'Mace incident' Apr-May '88; secured large majority for withdrawal of Whip from Ron Brown, the first withdrawal in 27 years May '88; was accused by Commons Leader John Wakeham of breaking agreement on progress on Housing Bill in return for Government support on increase in Opposition funds; Foster denied deal June '88; called for 'Buy North' and 'Sell North' campaigns to improve Northeast's balance of payments with rest of UK June '88; Ron Davies announced he would contest the Chief Whip's post; Jeff Rooker also decided to stand against him; Neil Kinnock remained neutral June '88; almost came to blows with Allan Rogers over his wish for time off for COHSE conference July '88; was re-elected Chief Whip, avoiding a second ballot by only two votes Oct '88; voted with Campaign Groupies against EEC Court of Auditors Mar '89; voted against Single European Market Apr '89; Born 25 June 1937 Sunderland
Family S Joseph Foster, shipyard fitter ("who himself knew the humiliation and demoralization of long unemployment"), and Ethel Maude (Ragg); m 1st '56; divorced '70; 1d, 3s; m 2nd '72 "petite and cheerful" Salvationist (Florence) Anne (Bulmer), his forceful and influential secretary whom he described as "tough as old boots" and "the greatest slave-driver in the world" (NEWCASTLE JOURNAL);
Education Bede Grammar School, Sunderland; St Catherine's, Oxford University (BA Hons in PPE);
Occupation USDAW-sponsored (£700 to constituency, £1,500 for election expenses) '86-; Chairman, City Vehicle Engineering Ltd '88-; Vice Chairman, Youthaid '79-; ex: Assistant Director of Education, Sunderland Borough Council '74-79; Further Education organizer in Durham '73-74 (NUT); Youth and Community Worker '70-73 (NALGO); employee in industry: tyre-making in Midlands, quilt-making in Edinburgh '60-70; Traits Thoughtful; sensitive; helpful; "mild, inoffensive and timid" (PRIVATE EYE); "rather
unexciting" (GUARDIAN}; non-smoker; recently a non-drinker; "workaholic" (SUNDAY TELEGRAPH); broad, sloping shoulders; long nose; strong chin; uniformed Salvationist (at 12 followed his grandmother into Army as cornetist); played trumpet as youth; enthusiast for brass band and male choirs; DIY expert (built own house); Address 3 Linburn, Rickleton, Washington, Tyne and Wear; Telephone 0632 471580; 091 4177580 (home); 01 219 3582 (H of C);
George FOULKES Labour-Co-op
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CARRICK, CUMNOCK & DOON VALLEY '83-
Majority 16,802 over Conservative 4-way; Former Seat South Ayrshire '79-83; Constituency Renamed South Ayrshire with 30 towns and villages in its sparsely-populated 800 square miles, ranging from commuter town of Ayr through coastal Carrick, and fishing ports like Girvan to the hill farmers of the south; has Grants (low-strength) whisky; Labour's strength in the bleak minefields of Cumnock and Doon valley; land of Robert Burns and Keir Hardie; its heavy rainfall made it Chernobyl-vulnerable; had 20% unemployment in '87;
Position Assistant Spokesman, Foreign Affairs (on Europe '83-, on Latin America '85-) '83-; on Scottish Labour's Executive '83-; Chairman:
Labour Campaign for a Scottish Assembly '82-, All-Party Pensioners Group (Secretary '79-83) '83-, Parliamentarians for Global Action '86-; Vice Chairman: ASH (Action on Smoking and Health) All-Party Group '85-, Canadian '83-, and Spanish (ex Treasurer) '83-, Parliamentary Groups; Treasurer: British-Benelux Parliamentary Group '83-; ex: Chairman, Co-operative Parliamentary Group '87-89 Vice Chairman, PLP Health and Social Services Committee '82-83; on Select Committees on: Foreign Affairs '81-83, Unopposed Private Bills '79-83; UK delegate, to Council of Europe/WEU '79-81; Outlook Hyper-assiduous, recently-restrained, crusading, extrovert, soft-Left internationalist; farflung free tripper; often a headline-grabbing over-the-top partisan and Thatcher-bashing rumour-chaser; "the man who put the hype into hyperbole" (Atticus, SUNDAY TIMES); multi-cause Scots groupie of great skill, articulateness and assiduity; "genial officer in Westminster's rentaquote brigade" (GUARDIAN); leading devolutionary who elbowed out Jim Sillars; campaigner for Prestwick airport; deft opponent of 'Fortress Falklands' and former 'Belgrano' obsessional; opponent of nuclear power and fuel dumping (especially in Ayrshire); pro-EEC;
History Joined Labour Party '63; elected President of Edinburgh University Student Representative Council '63, of the Scottish Union of Students '65; elected to Edinburgh Town Council May '70; contested Edinburgh West June '70; elected to Lothian Regional Council May '74; proposed control of Scottish universities by new Scottish Assembly Sep '74; contested Pentlands, Edinburgh Oct '74; selected to replace defector Jim Sillars in South Ayrshire Oct '76; campaigned against Sillars for three years '76-79; elected for South Ayrshire May '79; warned that repeal of devolutionary Scotland Act would play into the hands of the extremists June '79; demanded seatbelt legislation July '79; warned of need for safe nuclear fuel dumping Dec '79; urged special fuel help for elderly Dec '79; became Chairman of Labour Campaign for a Scottish Assembly Feb '80; warned SNP
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