Former MP for Bedford
Mr Thomas Skeffington-Lodge is a former MP for Bedford.
Former MP for Bedford
Entered the House of Commons on 5 July 1945 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 3 February 1950 — General election
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is aware that, in connection with the electoral register now being compiled in Bedford and elsewhere, private persons are purporting without authority to be official checkers in the employ of the registration officer; and if he will use his powers under Section 66 (1) of the Representation of the People Act, 1948, to issue directions...
Will my right hon. Friend say something about the right of entry into the homes of electors of official checkers? Is it not wholly irregular that Tory canvassers in some constituencies should be collecting forms in bulk and sending them to the electoral registration officer?
Is my right hon. Friend aware of the fact that I am going greatly to increase my majority?
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