David Hinchliffe
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David Martin Hinchliffe (born 14 October 1948) is a politician in the United Kingdom. He was Labour member of Parliament for Wakefield, from 1987 to 2005 when he stood down and was replaced by Mary Creagh.
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[edit] Early life
He went to Lawefield Lane Primary School, then Cathedral School (now the Cathedral C of E High School) on Thornes Road in Wakefield. After Wakefield Technical College, he went to Leeds Metropolitan University, where he gained a CQSW in 1971. He gained an MA in Social Work and Community Work from the University of Bradford in 1978. He was a social worker in Leeds from 1968-79. He was a Social Work tutor for Kirklees Council from 1980-7.
[edit] Parliamentary career
He was Chair of the Health Select Committee. He was a founder and first secretary of the All-Party Parliamentary Rugby League Group in 1987.
[edit] Personal life
He married Julia North on July 17 1982. They have a son (born October 1985) and daughter (born May 1988).
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| Preceded by Walter Harrison |
Member of Parliament for Wakefield 1987–2005 |
Succeeded by Mary Creagh |
