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We used to go in the chamber and sit next to each other when one of us spoke to support the speaking member, because the catcalls across the chamber were designed, as they always are, to undermine you and put you off.

— Dawn Primarolo

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At the 1987 general election, 41 women (6.3% of the 650 total) were returned as Members of Parliament to the House of Commons.

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