Lieut-Colonel Charles Howard-Bury
Former MP for Chelmsford
Former MP for Chelmsford
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There are two pages of Motions for Returns and those Returns, when printed, will probably run into several hundred's of pages. Is there any means of opposing any of these Motions on the ground of economy? Many of them are not necessary and are only of academic interest to the House. I would mention, for instance, Motion's No. 8 and No. 9, relating to the number of hours of sittings and the...
8. asked the Secretary of State for India whether he has any further information with regard to the situation in Kashmir; and whether an impartial inquiry is to be held with regard to the cause of the recent outbreaks and loss of life there?
Is my right hon. Friend aware that the situation there is very serious indeed? Will he not do his best to have an impartial inquiry into these cases?
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Former MP for Chelmsford
Entered the House of Commons on 15 November 1922 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 7 October 1931 — General election
Also represented Wolverhampton Bilston
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