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Mr John Ainsley is a former MP for North West Durham.

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Former MP for North West Durham

Entered the House of Commons on 26 May 1955 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 25 September 1964 — General election

Previous MPs in this constituency

• James Murray

Future MPs in this constituency

• Ernest Armstrong
• Hilary Armstrong
• Pat Glass
• Laura Pidcock
• Richard Holden

Recent appearances

• Civil Estimates, 1964–65: Problems of the North-East 16 Jul 1964

  Can the hon. Gentleman tell us where the figures come from? In 1960 we were promised jobs in the pipeline and we were told that there were projects which would bring work to a specific number of workers. There is not one figure from the Board of Trade to prove it.

• Civil Estimates, 1964–65: Supply 16 Jul 1964

  The right hon. Gentleman has been trying since 1960.

• Oral Answers to Questions — Wireless and Television: Television Reception, North-East Area 7 Jul 1964

  asked the Postmaster-General what steps are being taken to improve television reception in the whole north-east area.

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