In 1984 Forman stood for chairman of the Conservative backbench finance committee, as a moderate "one nation" Tory – against incumbent right-winger Sir William Clark. Forman lost but had become clearly identified with "wets" and the one-nation group of Tory MPs.
In 1984 Forman sought the position of chairman of the Conservative backbench finance committee, advocating a moderate "one nation" Tory approach against the incumbent right-wing Sir William Clark. Following his loss, Forman became closely tied to the "wets" and one-nation group of Tory MPs.