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Dr Joseph Hendron is a former MP for Belfast West.

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Former MP for Belfast West

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

Left the House of Commons on 8 April 1997 — General election

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Gerry Adams
• Gerry Fitt
• James Kilfedder
• Patricia McLaughlin
• John Beattie
• Thomas Teevan
• James MacManaway
• John Beattie
• Alexander Browne
• William Allen
• Robert Lynn
• Joseph Devlin
• Hugh Arnold-Forster
• Thomas Sexton
• James Haslett

Future MPs in this constituency

• Gerry Adams
• Paul Maskey

Recent appearances

• Oral Answers to Questions — Defence: Army (Establishment) 11 Mar 1997

  The Secretary of State is aware of the difficulties for young soldiers patrolling the streets of Northern Ireland, and of the brutal murder by the IRA of Stephen Restorick. Bearing that in mind, does he agree that, difficult as it is for soldiers in Northern Ireland, it is extremely important that at all times they do not inadvertently in some way act as recruiting sergeants for the...

• Oral Answers to Questions — Northern Ireland: Peace Process 27 Feb 1997

  The Secretary of State is aware of the unexploded bomb in my constituency of West Belfast last night. He is also aware of the young lady in Armagh whose hair was shaved off and who had paint poured over her head. We also had the horrific murder of Stephen Restorick. Bearing it in mind that the talks process in Castle Buildings will almost certainly be adjourned very shortly because of the...

• Orders of the Day — National Health Service (Primary Care) Bill [Lords] 11 Feb 1997

  I have spent the past 35 years in medical practice in inner-city west Belfast, so I have listened carefully to the debate this afternoon, especially to the hon. Member for Lancaster (Dame E. Kellett—Bowman). More and more people in the higher income brackets are turning to private medicine, whether we like it or not. If the Bill becomes law and eventually, by Order in Council, applies to...

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