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Mr Hartley Shawcross is a former MP for St Helens.

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Former MP for St Helens

Entered the House of Commons on 5 July 1945 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 1 April 1958 — unknown

Previous MPs in this constituency

• William Robinson
• Richard Austin Spencer
• James Sexton
• Rigby Swift
• Thomas Glover
• Henry Seton-Karr

Future MPs in this constituency

• Leslie Spriggs

Recent appearances

• Orders of the Day — Clause 2. — (Withdrawal of Rebate on Heavy Oils Used for Road Transport.) 24 Jul 1952

  What about officer?

• Orders of the Day — Clause 2. — (Withdrawal of Rebate on Heavy Oils Used for Road Transport.) 24 Jul 1952

  This is a matter of great importance, and one on which the Attorney-General may wish to advise the Committee. I asked about "officer," a term used in the Bill, and, as my hon. Friend the Member for Oldham, West (Mr. Hale) has pointed out, it is a matter of great importance that the public should know what "officer" refers to.

• Orders of the Day — Army and Air Force (Annual) Bill: Clause 7. — (New Provisions with Respect to Enlistment.) 3 Apr 1952

  Former President of the Board of Trade.

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