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Mr William Hirst is a former MP for Bradford South.

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Former MP for Bradford South

Entered the House of Commons on 29 October 1924 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 7 October 1931 — General election

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Herbert Spencer
• Francis Willey

Future MPs in this constituency

• Herbert Holdsworth
• Meredith Titterington
• George Craddock
• Thomas Torney
• Bob Cryer
• Gerry Sutcliffe
• Judith Cummins

Recent appearances

• Oral Answers to Questions — Distressed Areas.: Teacher's Appointment, Hampshire. 31 Jan 1929

  13. asked the President of the Board of Education if he is aware that the Hampshire County Education Authority is advertising for an uncertificated woman teacher with salary under Scale 2; and if, notwithstanding there is no violation of the Code, he will take steps to prevent the establishment of such a teaching standard?

• National Health Insurance (Regulations). 30 Jan 1929

  I beg to move, That a humble Address be presented to His Majesty praying that the Regulations, dated the 26th day of November, 1928, entitled the National Health Insurance (Medical Benefit) Consolidated Regulations, 1928, be annulled. It is not my intention to take up too much time of the House in reciting the various circumstances associated with this question. It will be within the...

• National Health Insurance (Regulations). 30 Jan 1929

  I think it is true to say that our main objection is against Subsection (4) of Part I of the Third Schedule, which reads: A chemist shall not give, promise or ask for any prescription any gift or reward, whether by a share of profit on present business or by way of discount, rebate or otherwise, as an inducement to or in consideration of his presenting an order for drugs or appliances on a...

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