Former MP for Bury St Edmunds
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I am glad to have the chance of speaking on this Bill, and I welcome the much-needed development which these additional sums of money will bring about. The points I want to make are with special relation to the African Colonies, some of which I know, not from any pass- ing acquaintance, nor have I seen them from any exalted height, but I can claim the knowledge of eight years' residence,...
asked the Secretary of State for War to what extent delivery of Red Cross parcels to British prisoners of war has been held up by the disruption of the German transport system.
Will the right hon. Gentleman consider making a statement to the effect that non-delivery is not the fault of the British Red Cross, because that view is being held by quite a number of people?
Former MP for Bury St Edmunds
Entered the House of Commons on 29 February 1944 — unknown
Left the House of Commons on 15 June 1945 — General election
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