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Mr Archibald Skelton is a former MP for Combined Scottish Universities.

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Former MP for Combined Scottish Universities

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

Left the House of Commons on 22 November 1935 — Died

Also represented Perth

Previous MPs in this constituency

• William Cheyne
• Henry Craik
• Dugald Cowan

Future MPs in this constituency

• Dugald Cowan
• George Berry
• Henry Craik
• George Berry
• Dugald Cowan
• Henry Craik
• John Buchan
• Dugald Cowan
• George Berry
• Dugald Cowan
• John Buchan
• George Morrison
• John Kerr
• George Morrison
• John Kerr
• Ramsay Macdonald
• John Anderson
• John Boyd-Orr
• John Kerr
• John Anderson
• John Boyd-Orr
• Walter Elliot

Recent appearances

• Oral Answers to Questions — Scotland.: Education. 25 Jul 1935

  Yes, Sir. Education authorities are increasingly turning their attention to parents' days and school exhibitions to which my right hon. Friend attaches great importance. During the past year 12 special exhibitions have been held in different parts of Scotland, including the city of Glasgow and the counties of Kirkcudbright, Fife and Orkney. In addition, the Edinburgh authority have appointed...

• Oral Answers to Questions — Scotland.: Marriages, Gretna. 24 Jul 1935

  My right hon. Friend much regrets that he has not yet been able to meet the Church and Nation Committee of the Church of Scotland, but he hopes to do so during the Recess.

• Oral Answers to Questions — Scotland.: Marriages, Gretna. 24 Jul 1935

  There is no question of taking any action at the moment. It is a question of discussion with the committee which wishes to put its views before my right hon. Friend. Before any action were taken dealing with the law of Scotland in this matter, most careful and full consideration would have to take place.

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