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Mr Maurice Orbach is a former MP for Stockport South.

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Former MP for Stockport South

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

Left the House of Commons on 7 April 1979 — General election

Also represented Willesden East

Future MPs in this constituency

• Arnold Gridley
• Harold Steward
• Tom McNally

Recent appearances

• National Health Service (Industrial Dispute) 1 Feb 1979

  Is my right hon. Friend aware that although he said that Westminster hospital was one of those that had closed, as did The Daily Telegraph this morning, I have just returned from Westminster hospital in the last quarter of an hour? I had a full examination which began at two o'clock. [HON. MEMBERS: "By volunteers."] Not by volunteers. I was seen by consultants and nurses and was looked after...

• Orders of the Day — Dividends Bill 27 Jul 1978

  I have spoken seldom in the House in the last few months because I do not propose to stand at the next General Election. I have been attending a retirement party which was given downstairs, and I came here to listen to the end of this debate. I have listened most carefully to the two lectures delivered by the hon. Members for Cirencester and Tewkesbury (Mr. Ridley) and for the City of London...

• Orders of the Day — Dividends Bill 27 Jul 1978

  Really! Neither here nor anywhere else am I in the habit of answering hypothetical questions. That suggestion is a lot of rubbish. I have an income of over £1,500 a year in dividends, but I do not depend upon that because it is cut away by the taxes that are levied on it. The hon. and learned Gentleman is perfectly well aware of that. The poor nurse whom he mentions could never receive...

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