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Mr James Lowther is a former MP for Penrith and Cockermouth.

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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

Future MPs in this constituency

• Henry Lowther
• Levi Collison
• Arthur Dixey
• Alan Gandar-Dower

Recent appearances

• Oral Answers to Questions — Peace Treaties.: Yap Island. 21 Apr 1921

  The hon. Member will have to give notice of that question.

• Oral Answers to Questions — League of Nations.: Court of International Justice. 21 Apr 1921

  The hon. Member had better give notice of that question. It does not arise out of the answer.

• Oral Answers to Questions — Ireland.: Unofficial Negotiations. 20 Apr 1921

  That hardly arises out of the question. That is a matter of opinion.

More of Mr James Lowther’s recent appearances