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Mr Jack Thompson is a former MP for Wansbeck.

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Former MP for Wansbeck

Entered the House of Commons on 9 June 1983 — General election

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

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Alfred Robens
• Robert Scott
• Bernard Cruddas
• George Shield
• George Warne
• Robert Mason
• Charles Fenwick

Future MPs in this constituency

• Denis Murphy
• Ian Lavery

Recent appearances

• Local Government Finance 3 Feb 1997

  The hon. Gentleman represents a constituency in Northumberland, as do I. I am sure that he is fully aware that Conservative councillors support the county council's view. His own colleagues in Northumberland do not support his arguments.

• Local Government Finance 3 Feb 1997

  Conservative Members' contributions have been intriguing. I have heard all but one of their speeches. They have made many criticisms—the Secretary of State was no exception—of Labour and Liberal-controlled councils. Conservative Members have not asked why there are Labour and Liberal-controlled councils. They are Labour and Liberal controlled because there is a lack of confidence in the...

• Orders of the Day — Education Bill: Corporal Punishment Lawful with Parental Consent 28 Jan 1997

  Will the hon. Member give way on that point?

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