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Mr Anthony Durant is a former MP for Reading West.

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Former MP for Reading West

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

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

Also represented Reading North

Future MPs in this constituency

• Martin Salter
• Alok Sharma

Recent appearances

• Oral Answers to Questions — National Heritage: Film Industry 3 Mar 1997

  My right hon. Friend will be well aware that the British film industry's production rate is at its highest for some time, with some 127 films going into production. Does she agree that the lottery money recently allocated to the industry will encourage it? What other steps is she taking to continue this success story?

• Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Cyprus 27 Nov 1996

  When my right hon. and learned Friend visits Cyprus, will he foster the idea of greater inter-community relations—for example, the opening of Nicosia airport, improved telecommunications and the opening of the border so that people may cross from one side to the other, all of which would create a better atmosphere?

• Orders of the Day — Firearms (Amendment) Bill: Exemption for Collectors 19 Nov 1996

  I support the new clause. A number of people make the collection of antique guns a close hobby. Indeed, I have a constituent who does that. He collects the guns, but he has no intention of firing them. The guns are very valuable. The hon. Member for Linlithgow (Mr. Dalyell) has already raised the question of costs. Selling the guns will be expensive, as some of them are very, very old. I...

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