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Sir William Rees is a former MP for Bristol South.

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Former MP for Bristol South

Entered the House of Commons on 15 November 1922 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 10 May 1929 — General election

Previous MPs in this constituency

• William Davies
• Walter Long
• Edward Hill
• Joseph Weston

Future MPs in this constituency

• Alexander Walkden
• Noel Lindsay
• Alexander Walkden
• William Wilkins
• Michael Cocks
• Dawn Primarolo
• Karin Smyth

Recent appearances

• Orders of the Day — Roman Catholic Relief Bill.: New Clause. — (Savings relating to the Church of England and saving of rights of title.) 3 Dec 1926

  I do not belong to the Church of England and I am not a Roman Catholic; I represent the rather big body of Free Church opinion, and they look upon this Bill with favour because they believe in civil and religious liberty. I have just had sent me a Resolution from the Committee of the Evangelical Free Churches. After very carefully considering the Bill, they have passed a Resolution in which...

• Orders of the Day — Roman Catholic Relief Bill.: New Clause. — (Savings relating to the Church of England and saving of rights of title.) 3 Dec 1926

  Certainly, a Wesleyan should not interfere any more than a Roman Catholic or a Jew. I hope the time is soon coming when the Church of England will have complete control over its own livings. Therefore, I would appeal to the supporters of the Bill to agree to the suggestion of the Solicitor-General and take out the reference to this particular old Act. I think, if that were done, it would...

• Orders of the Day — Mining Industry Bill.: Clause 17. — (Provision of washing and drying accommodation.) 27 Jul 1926

  A shilling a week per man or per bath?

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