Mr James Lowther
Former MP for Penrith and Cockermouth
Former MP for Penrith and Cockermouth
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The hon. Member will have to give notice of that question.
The hon. Member had better give notice of that question. It does not arise out of the answer.
That hardly arises out of the question. That is a matter of opinion.
Former MP for Penrith and Cockermouth
Entered the House of Commons on 1 September 1883 — unknown
Left the House of Commons on 27 April 1921 — unknown
Also represented Penrith; Rutlandshire
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