From James...
I was first elected to represent the people of North East Hampshire in 1997, again in 2001, 2005 and in 2010.
In addition to my important duties as a constituency MP, on Thursday 10th June 2010, I was elected Chair of the House of Commons Defence Select Committee.
On this website, you’ll find information about my work in parliament and details about the local campaigns I am involved with, as well as news stories and copies of my "Westminster Report".
Please get in touch if there is anything you wish to discuss, or if you think I can be of help.
James Arbuthnot
Please note that this website is in the process of being updated.
James Arbuthnot this month backed the launch of the "Greening Campaign" in Sherborne St John – the first village in the Basingstoke area to take up the exciting scheme designed to reduce energy consumption and combat climate change.
James Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for North East Hampshire has sought direct assurance from the Prime Minister that under the new coalition government, local people will once again be listened to in local planning decisions.
James Arbuthnot has expressed his heartfelt thanks to the RAF – past and present – on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and used the event to highlight the great work of local base, RAF Odiham.
James Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for North East Hampshire this month has been supporting efforts to beat bowel cancer at a major Cancer Research UK event in Parliament.
James Arbuthnot this month has been supporting the work of volunteers at an event organised by Volunteering England to say thank you to all those who give so generously of their own time to local communities.
The Rt Hon James Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for North East Hampshire, was elected Chair of the House of Commons Defence Select Committee on Thursday 10th June 2010.