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Mr John Ward is a former MP for Poole.

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Former MP for Poole

Entered the House of Commons on 3 May 1979 — General election

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

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Oscar Murton
• Richard Pilkington
• Mervyn Wheatley
• William Harris
• Charles Schreiber
• Anthony Ashley
• Charles Waring
• Arthur Guest
• Charles Waring
• Henry Seymour
• George Franklyn
• Henry Seymour
• George Franklyn
• Henry Seymour
• George Franklyn
• Henry Seymour
• Charles Ponsonby
• George Robinson
• George Philips
• Charles Ponsonby
• George Philips
• Charles Ponsonby
• George Byng
• Charles Tulk
• John Byng
• Benjamin Lester
• John Byng
• William Ponsonby
• John Dent
• Michael Taylor
• Richard Bickerton
• George Garland
• John Jeffery
• George Garland
• John Jeffery

Future MPs in this constituency

• Robert Syms
• Neil Duncan-Jordan

Recent appearances

• "Front Line First" 14 Jul 1994

  My right hon. and learned Friend will understand that the people of Poole will be dismayed by his announcement today that the 40-year association with the Royal Marines is to be broken. Is he aware that we should be careful to ensure that any savings are spent on weapons, and not on bricks and mortar to house the Royal Marines elsewhere? In particular, will he consider what efforts the...

• Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Industry: Competitiveness 22 Jun 1994

  Will my hon. Friend join me in approving the emphasis on small firms in the White Paper? Will he listen to their concern about the difficulty in collecting debts from some of their bigger brethren?

• Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements 21 Apr 1994

  To ask the Prime Minister if he will list his official engagements for Thursday 21 April.

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