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Andrew Bennett said "In 1997 the first Labour Government for 18 years was elected. Coming to power promising fairness for the many, Labour set about
targeting help to those who needed it most, families, pensioners and
children. The years of Tory under funding in our schools and hospitals have
been halted as has the decline in police numbers.
For the first time since 1975 unemployment has fallen to under 1 million.
Over 250,000 young people have found work or training through the New Deal,
and this has now been extended to the over 50s. All this is helping Britain
back to work.
Also, under Labour, Britain has been one of the leading nations in facing up
to the problem of global warming. As the Chair of the Select Committee
responsible for regeneration and housing, I know just how much the
Government is doing to bring life back into our towns and cities.
Similarly, at a local level, Tameside's Labour Council is investing in the
people's priorities: the environment, regeneration and tackling crime and
disorder. I am proud to be part of the strong local Labour Team delivering
improvements to the communities in my constituency.
Of course there is still a great deal to do, but Labour will continue - at
both local and national level - to invest in the key public services, and
help to rebuild strong and vibrant communities."
BIOGRAPHY:
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Andrew Bennett has been the Labour Member of Parliament for Denton and
Reddish, since 1983. The Constituency comprises of Audenshaw, Denton,
Haughton Green and parts of Dukinfield (all in Tameside) and Reddish,
Lancashire Hill and parts of Heaton Chapel and Heaton Norris (in Stockport).
Committees: Chair of the Select Committee for the Office of the Deputy Prime
Minister: Member Urban Affairs Sub-Committee: Member Joint Select Committee
on Statutory Instruments. Vice-Chair Parliamentary Labour Party Civil
Liberties Group.
Political career: Member of Parliament for Denton & Reddish since 1983, and
for Stockport North 1974-83; Member of Oldham Borough Council 1964-74:
Parliamentary Candidate for Knutsford 1970; joined Labour Party 1957.
Special political interests: Environment, housing, poverty, civil rights.
Teacher.
Education: Birmingham University.
Affiliations: Member NUT.
Hobbies: Fell-walking, photography.
B. 9 March 1939. Married with three children.
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