Mr Colin Patrick
Former MP for Tavistock
Former MP for Tavistock
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I find myself very strongly in agreement with the hon. Member for Maryhill (Mr. Davidson) when he says that this question needs to be treated on broad lines and a general plan worked out. One of the factors we have to take into account in drawing up a plan like that is the comparison between our policy and its success and failure and what the enemy have done. I have no detailed information,...
Does my.hon. Friend contend that the war can be won by bombing alone?
I propose to keep the House for a few moments only because I want to deal with one point which I hope the right hon. Gentleman will clear up when he comes to reply. Clause 10 of the Bill refers to a code for occupiers of factories. It says: The Minister shall issue a code describing different types of shelters appropriate for different classes of cases Will that code include the provision for...
Former MP for Tavistock
Entered the House of Commons on 27 October 1931 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 7 January 1942 — Died
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