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Mr John Roper is a former MP for Farnworth.

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Former MP for Farnworth

Entered the House of Commons on 18 June 1970 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 13 May 1983 — General election

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Ernest Thornton
• George Tomlinson
• Guy Rowson
• James Stones
• Guy Rowson
• Thomas Greenall
• Edward Bagley

Recent appearances

• Business of the House 9 May 1983

  Does the Leader of the House accept that it would have been possible, by using Friday for public business, for us to have had a one-day debate on defence and disarmament? Many hon. Members on both sides of the House believe that it is unfortunate that the House does not have an opportunity to explore the Government's defence and disarmament proposals here before we go to the country. Does he...

• European Social Fund 28 Apr 1983

  I have listened with great attention to what the hon. Gentleman has said. Would there be an increase in Japanese or American investment in Britain if we were to leave the European Community?

• European Social Fund 28 Apr 1983

  On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. The hon. Gentleman has constantly referred to my right hon. Friend the Member for Crosby (Mrs. Williams) as the hon. Member for Crosby. I hope that he will remember her position.

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