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Mr Eric Clarke is a former MP for Midlothian.

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Former Labour MP for Midlothian

Entered the House of Commons on 9 April 1992 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 14 May 2001 — General election

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Previous MPs in this constituency

• Alexander Eadie
• James Hill
• David Pryde

Future MPs in this constituency

• David Hamilton
• Owen Thompson
• Danielle Rowley
• Owen Thompson
• Kirsty McNeill

Recent appearances

• Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements 9 May 2001

  This is my last contribution to the House because I, too, am retiring. I thank my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister and the Government for all they have done for the mining communities in Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom, especially with regard to emphysema, bronchitis, white finger and the money that has been given to the Coalfields Regeneration Trust to help those communities....

• New Deal (Scotland) 25 Apr 2001

  Do you believe in a policy to tackle ageism? Old fellas like me do not get a chance because, for instance, they are over 50.

• New Deal (Scotland) 25 Apr 2001

  I apologise, Mr. Deputy Speaker. I forgot where I was, and used the word "you" as if I were having a conversation. Does the hon. Gentleman accept that a policy must be laid down to tackle such bias?

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