Mr Robert Banks
Former MP for Harrogate
Former MP for Harrogate
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The hon. Gentleman mentioned public safety. Would not those who live near gun clubs feel that their safety was jeopardised by the closeness of all those weapons, which were capable of being fired and which could fall into the hands of criminals?
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps he has taken to improve the landscaping of motorway and dual carriageway road embankments. [13356]
Former MP for Harrogate
Entered the House of Commons on 10 October 1974 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 8 April 1997 — General election
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