Sir Sydney Russell-Wells
Former MP for London University
Former MP for London University
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I beg to second the Amendment. I should like to make a few observations which bear on other Amendments and on the whole Clause—
I beg to second the Amendment.
I beg to second the Amendment. I wish to say, first of all, that I am one of the older advocates of women's suffrage. Many years ago I was nominated to serve on a deputation to urge the claims of women to a very limited reform, namely, the granting of votes to University women. I cannot help thinking that those of us who, in those days, were in favour of women having the vote, have some claim...
Former MP for London University
Entered the House of Commons on 15 November 1922 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 14 July 1924 — Died
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