Former MP for Sedgefield
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At least half of that £6,000,000 goes directly back to the country in taxes.
I did not suggest anything of the sort. The hon. Member was putting a wrong construction before the House.
I would like to add my assent very strongly to what has been said by the hon. Member for Houghton-le-Spring (Mr. E. Richardson), and the hon. Member for Chester-le-Street (Mr. Lawson). To my mind this Bill is much worse than the Bill which was before the House a day or two ago, in reference to Leeds and Bradford. There is no possibility of coming to any reasonable understanding between Jarrow...
Former MP for Sedgefield
Entered the House of Commons on 14 December 1918 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 26 October 1922 — General election
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