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References
- ↑ The Times Guide to the House of Commons, May 1979, p.35
- ↑ South Belfast, 1973-1984, Northern Ireland Elections
- ↑ Richard Rose, Northern Ireland: time of choice, p.112
- ↑ North Antrim 1973-82, Northern Ireland Elections
- ↑ The Local Government Elections 1973-1981: Belfast, Northern Ireland Elections
- ↑ East Belfast 1973-82, Northern Ireland Elections
- ↑ East Belfast, 1983-1992, Northern Ireland Elections
- ↑ Jeremey Birchill Archived 20 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine , FMConsult
| Northern Ireland Constitutional Convention | ||
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| New convention | Member for South Belfast 1975–1976 | Convention dissolved |
| Northern Ireland Assembly (1982) | ||
| New assembly | MPA for East Belfast 1982–1986 | Assembly abolished |