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Proceeding contribution from Andrew Murrison (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 12 January 2012. It occurred during Backbench debate on Parliamentary Representation.

Parliamentary Representation

Our constituents tend to be interested in the skills and experience of Members of Parliament and candidates, and they are interested in their occupational background—perhaps even more than in their membership of particular social groups or minority groups. In that regard, why does the hon. Lady think that the number of MPs from manual worker groups and from professional groups has declined since 1979, and what can we do about it?

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
538 c405 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Candidates Women Equality House of Commons Members Political parties Parliament Minority groups
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk