 After he had taken the oath, it was noticed that his position on the Rent Tribunals was remunerated and that he therefore might hold an 'office of profit under the Crown' which would disqualify him from election.A Select Committee was set up  which reported that his election was invalid; a Bill  was rushed through validating it and indemnifying him from the consequences of acting as an MP while disqualified.Forman was on the left of the Labour Party and was a consistent opponent of conscription and National Service.