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Mr William Ross is a former MP for Kilmarnock.

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Former MP for Kilmarnock

Entered the House of Commons on 5 December 1946 — unknown

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

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Clarice Shaw
• Kenneth Lindsay
• Craigie Aitchison
• Robert Climie
• Charles MacAndrew
• Robert Climie
• Alexander Shaw

Future MPs in this constituency

• William McKelvey

Recent appearances

• Business of the House 29 Mar 1979

  There are quite a number of Bills that the Government hope to proceed with and get Royal Assent for. Can my right hon. Friend reassure us about the Industry Bill, which has been through all stages in this House and is presently in another place? Can we be assured that it will reach the statute book?

• STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS, &c.: Prime Minister (Engagements) 22 Mar 1979

  Is the Prime Minister aware that I wish him well, but I"hae ma doots "? For a number of years we have waited publicly for a clear declaration from the official Opposition as to their policy on devolution. It would be helpful to Scotland and, indeed, to the United Kingdom if the official Opposition could come clean with the people and with this House as to where they stand. Will the Prime...

• Oral Answers to Questions — Court of Session and High Court of Justiciary 14 Mar 1979

  Does my right hon. Friend accept that the fact that all the questions have been on the CAP demonstrates a weakness of the Common Market? Was there any discussion at all, on the economic and development side, in respect of regional policy? Is he aware that we in the West of Scotland are very concerned about the activities of multinational companies—particularly firms such as Massey...

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