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HAMILTON, David |
Midlothian |
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 Member for Midlothian since 2001. Committees: Member, Defence Select Committee; Member, European Scrutiny Select Committee; Member, Work and Pensions Select Committee, Scottish Affairs Select Committee, Procedures Select Committee, Broadcasting Select Committee. Political career: Vice-Convenor, Scottish Group of Labour MPs; Councillor, Midlothian Council 1995-2001; various positions within Midlothian Labour Party. Special political interests: Energy, biotechnology, economic development, transport. Education: Dalkeith High School. Affiliations: NUM Scotland Area, Co-operative Society. Hobbies: Cinema, films, grandchildren. b. 24 October 1950, Dalkeith, Midlothian. Married with two children and five grandchildren.
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2005 |
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2001 |
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Votes |
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+/- % |
Votes |
% |
| Labour |
17,153 |
45.5 |
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15,145 |
52.7 |
| Lib Dem |
9,888 |
26.2 |
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3,686 |
12.8 |
| SNP |
6,400 |
17.0 |
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6,131 |
21.3 |
| Conservative |
3,537 |
9.4 |
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2,748 |
9.6 |
| Scot Soc |
726 |
1.9 |
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837 |
2.9 |
| ProLife Alliance |
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177 |
0.6 |
| Majority |
7,265 |
19.3 |
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9,014 |
31.4 |
| Turnout |
37,704 |
62.2 |
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28,724 |
59.1 |
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