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Mr Tony Newton is a former MP for Braintree.

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Former MP for Braintree

Entered the House of Commons on 28 February 1974 — General election

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

Future MPs in this constituency

• Alan Hurst
• Brooks Newmark
• James Cleverly

Recent appearances

• Prorogation: Her Majesty's Most Gracious Speech 21 Mar 1997

  I hesitate to call this a point of order, Madam Speaker, and I am not sure whether it is in order, but I hope that you will allow me to express our appreciation of the way in which you have conducted our affairs as Speaker. On a personal note, having been Leader of the House throughout this Parliament—not always an easy task—may I express my appreciation of the courtesy and support that...

• Orders of the Day — Crime and Punishment (Scotland) Bill: Standing Orders (Revision) 20 Mar 1997

  Further to that point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I associate myself briefly and warmly with the remarks that have been made about you. I merely observe that, while I regret my right hon. Friend's frustration, I fear that the atmosphere of good will in the House might have disappeared quite rapidly if you had agreed to what he asked, because my hon. Friend the Member for Uxbridge (Sir M....

• Orders of the Day — Police Bill [Lords]: Business of the House 19 Mar 1997

  With permission, Madam Speaker, I wish to make a statement about the order of business later today and the business to be taken tomorrow. It is intended that the House will consider Lords amendments to the Crime (Sentences) Bill immediately following motion 6 relating to Northern Ireland business, and that the House will consider Lords amendments that are expected to be received to the...

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