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Dr Richard Clitherow is a former MP for Liverpool Edge Hill.

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Former MP for Liverpool Edge Hill

Entered the House of Commons on 5 July 1945 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 3 June 1947 — Died

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Alexander Critchley
• John Rutherford
• John Hayes
• Watson Rutherford

Future MPs in this constituency

• Arthur Irvine
• David Alton

Recent appearances

• Oral Answers to Questions — Industrial Clothing Coupons 30 May 1946

  asked the President of the Board of Trade if, in view of the improved supply position, he will now allow extra' coupons to pharmacists and dispensers, in view of the wear and tear caused to their clothing by their work.

• Orders of the Day — National Health Service Bill 30 Apr 1946

  I congratulate the Minister upon introducing this Bill which, I am sure, will affect every person in this country for the better. I was very glad the Minister indicated that he had had consultations with various bodies, and that he explained the difference between consultations and negotiations. Had negotiations taken place he would have been unable to change certain parts without being...

• Orders of the Day — National Insurance (Industrial Injuries) Bill 10 Oct 1945

  I wish to claim the indulgence of the House for this, my maiden speech. I am certain that the industrial population of my native city Liverpool, a division of which I represent, will welcome this Bill as a humane Bill and a great social advance. That city, as is well known, is a great port, and has big shipbuilding industries and light and heavy industries of most kinds, and the question of...

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