Bob Blizzard MP for Waveney

FAQ

When were you first elected to Parliament?

I was first elected to Parliament in May 1997. I was the first Labour MP to represent the area since 1959 and was re-elected as Waveney's MP in June 2001 and May 2005.

What was your occupation prior to becoming MP for Waveney?

I was a teacher for 25 years. In addition, I was the Leader of Waveney District Council from 1991 to 1997, having been first elected to the council in 1987.

What positions do you hold in Parliament?

I am currently a Government Whip (from 2007). Previously I have been the Parliamentary Private Secretary to Douglas Alexander as the Secretary of State for Transport (2006-2007) and Minister for Europe (2005-2006). I have also been the Parliamentary Private Secretary to Nick Brown as the Minister for Work at the Department of Work and Pensions (2001-2003), and to Baroness Hayman as the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1999-2001).

I have been the Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary British Offshore Oil and Gas Group (1997-2007), the All Party Parliamentary Renewable Transport Fuels Group (2007), the All Party Parliamentary British - Brazilian Group (1997-2007), the All Party Parliamentary British-Chilean Group (2005-1007) and the All Party Parliamentary British – Latin America Group (2004-2007); and the Secretary of the All Party Parliamentary Jazz Appreciation Group (2004-2007). I have also served on the Environmental Audit Select Committee.

What is your current majority?

In the 2005 election the results were:

Labour = 22,505
Conservative = 16,590
Lib-Dem = 7497
Others = 3061

Therefore I have a majority of 5915.

What policy areas do you have a special interest in?

I am particularly interested in energy, employment, health, transport, education and foreign affairs.

Do you have a family?

I am married to my wife Lyn, who works for the NHS. We have two grown-up children, Chris and Laura, who attended local schools.

Where were you born?

I was born and went to school in Suffolk.

Where did you go to university?

I went to Birmingham University.

What are your personal interests?

I particularly enjoy walking, listening to jazz music, skiing and watching rugby, cricket and football.

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This website has been funded from the Communications Allowance	FAQ When were you first elected to Parliament? I was first elected to Parliament in May 1997. I was the first Labour MP to represent the area since 1959 and was re-elected as Waveney's MP in June 2001 and May 2005. What was your occupation prior to becoming MP for Waveney? I was a teacher for 25 years. In addition, I was the Leader of Waveney District Council from 1991 to 1997, having been first elected to the council in 1987. What positions do you hold in Parliament? I am currently a Government Whip (from 2007). Previously I have been the Parliamentary Private Secretary to Douglas Alexander as the Secretary of State for Transport (2006-2007) and Minister for Europe (2005-2006). I have also been the Parliamentary Private Secretary to Nick Brown as the Minister for Work at the Department of Work and Pensions (2001-2003), and to Baroness Hayman as the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1999-2001). I have been the Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary British Offshore Oil and Gas Group (1997-2007), the All Party Parliamentary Renewable Transport Fuels Group (2007), the All Party Parliamentary British - Brazilian Group (1997-2007), the All Party Parliamentary British-Chilean Group (2005-1007) and the All Party Parliamentary British – Latin America Group (2004-2007); and the Secretary of the All Party Parliamentary Jazz Appreciation Group (2004-2007). I have also served on the Environmental Audit Select Committee. What is your current majority? In the 2005 election the results were: Labour = 22,505 Conservative = 16,590 Lib-Dem = 7497 Others = 3061 Therefore I have a majority of 5915. What policy areas do you have a special interest in? I am particularly interested in energy, employment, health, transport, education and foreign affairs. Do you have a family? I am married to my wife Lyn, who works for the NHS. We have two grown-up children, Chris and Laura, who attended local schools. Where were you born? I was born and went to school in Suffolk. Where did you go to university? I went to Birmingham University. What are your personal interests? I particularly enjoy walking, listening to jazz music, skiing and watching rugby, cricket and football. Download my biography	MP Opens New Crossroads Centre for Carers Waveney MP, Bob Blizzard, officially opened the new Waveney Crossroads day care centre in Lowestoft...[read more] Third River Crossing For Lowestoft Petition Waveney MP, Bob Blizzard’s "petition of all petitions”, calling for a third crossing for Lowestoft o...[read more] MP Seeks Assurance On Local PCT Repayment Bob Blizzard: The East of England strategic health authority figures show that even though Cambridge...[read more] Letter from Wesminster - APRIL 2008 Last month, parliament was buzzing with talk about tax and tax credits, when it became apparent that...[read more] MP’S THIRD CROSSING PETITION HITS 10,000 SIGNATURE LANDMARK On Friday 8th June I launched Lowestoft's "petition of all petitions”, calling for a third crossing ...[read more]