Mr George Banton
Former MP for Leicester East
Former MP for Leicester East
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On a point of Order. Is it right that an hon. Member should attribute motives of that kind to another hon. Member?
Have any representations been received from boards of guardians with regard to people who have been made homeless by the Act?
What guarantee have we that the Lords will accept the amended Amendment? We all regret that the Lords have put this obstacle in the way. The allottee and the local authorities have a right to be considered, and this senseless Amendment of the Lords ought to be strongly protested against by this House. We are helpless in the matter, because we dare not let the Bill drop, owing to the great...
Former MP for Leicester East
Entered the House of Commons on 30 March 1922 — unknown
Left the House of Commons on 9 October 1924 — General election
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