Former MP for Gainsborough
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I observe that there is a Question on the Order Paper to my right hon. Friend tomorrow about Cyprus, and that will give him an opportunity to say whatever he thinks is right.
Yes, certainly.
That is looking a little far ahead. It had been our hope to have the Welsh debate before Christmas. Plans were in hand, but it was postponed as a result of representations made through the usual channels.
Former MP for Gainsborough
Entered the House of Commons on 29 October 1924 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 13 January 1956 — unknown
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