Former MP for Bournemouth East and Christchurch
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Surely the hon. Gentleman must know that the administrators are now under the direction of the Transport Commission and must obey their orders in every respect.
We should wish for an opportunity of discussing these appointments, with the latest Report of the Coal Board. It will be within the recollection of the right hon. Gentleman that the former Leader of the House promised a day so that an opportunity could be given to the House to discuss the Coal Board's affairs, and I very much hope that it will be provided in the present Session, because the...
May I intervene for a moment, having spent 72 hours continuously on the Gas Act—
Former MP for Bournemouth East and Christchurch
Entered the House of Commons on 30 May 1929 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 7 January 1952 — unknown
Also represented Bournemouth; Paddington North
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