Written question asked by Joseph Ashton (Labour) on Monday, 29 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 February 2001. It was answered by Baroness Beckett (Labour) on Thursday, 1 February 2001 on behalf of the Leader of the House of Commons.

President of the Council;Leader of the House of Commons

Question: To ask the President of the Council, how many honourable Members left the House through (a) retirement and (b) losing their seats in (i)1983, (ii) 1987, (iii) 1992 and (iv) 1997. - Including ref to information requested is not held centrally. - Including table providing information.

Answer: Mr. Ashton: To ask the President of the Council how many hon. Members left the House through (a) retirement and (b) losing their seats in (i)1983, (ii) 1987, (iii) 1992 and (iv) 1997. [148264] Mrs. Beckett: This information requested is not held centrally. However, unofficial publications provide the following information: _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Stood down Defeated 1983 77 63 1987 87 41 1992 79 60 1997 117 132 _________________________________________________________________________________________________.

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