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Mr John Spence is a former MP for Ryedale.

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Former MP for Ryedale

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

Left the House of Commons on 4 March 1986 — Died

Also represented Thirsk and Malton; Sheffield, Heeley

Future MPs in this constituency

• Elizabeth Shields
• John Greenway

Recent appearances

• Oral Answers to Questions — Agriculture, Fisheries and Food: Agriculture (Future Prospects) 6 Feb 1986

  asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will set up a royal commission to inquire into agriculture's current situation and make recommendations as to the future of the industry.

• Oral Answers to Questions — Agriculture, Fisheries and Food: Agriculture (Future Prospects) 6 Feb 1986

  Will my right hon. Friend keep this matter under review? As he will be aware, in the light of his Berlin speech, the external and internal pressures on the industry are reaching enormous proportions. There are pressures with respect to land use, conservation, use of the countryside, urban development, and so on. Does my right hon. Friend not think that a fully blown royal commission looking...

• Business of the House 14 Nov 1985

  Can my right hon. Friend make arrangements soon for a debate on the fifth report of the Select Committee on Agriculture about the imminent accession of Spain and Portugal to the European Community, which will have considerable potential for the benefit of the British economy?

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