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Mr Arthur Palmer is a former MP for Bristol North East.

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Former MP for Bristol North East

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

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

Also represented Bristol Central; Cleveland; Wimbledon

Future MPs in this constituency

• William Coldrick
• Alan Hopkins
• Raymond Dobson
• Robert Adley
• Damien Egan

Recent appearances

• Oral Answers to Questions — Energy: Acid Rain 9 May 1983

  asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will invite the Central Electricity Generating Board to prepare a report to be laid before the House on the environmental effects of acid rain from coal and oil-fired power stations.

• Oral Answers to Questions — Energy: Acid Rain 9 May 1983

  As the Minister may know, I support the balanced development of electricity generation both from coal and nuclear sources. Bearing in mind that the bulk of our electricity will still come from coal-fired power stations well into the year 2000, is it not important that there should now be an authoritative statement from the Government on a matter that is causing increasing concern not only in...

• Oral Answers to Questions — Energy: Solar Systems 9 May 1983

  Will the Minister say how seriously in these matters the advice of the chief scientist to the Ministry is taken?

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