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Mr Donald Somervell is a former MP for Crewe.

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Former MP for Crewe

Entered the House of Commons on 27 October 1931 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 15 June 1945 — General election

Previous MPs in this constituency

• John Bowen
• Ernest Craig
• Edward Hemmerde
• Joseph Davies
• Ernest Craig
• Walter McLaren
• James Tomkinson
• Robert Ward
• Walter McLaren
• George Latham

Future MPs in this constituency

• Sydney Allen
• Gwyneth Dunwoody

Recent appearances

• Oral Answers to Questions — Resettlement (Training Allowances): Sick Persons 14 Jun 1945

  The Speaker's Conference recommended that persons physically incapacitated shall be allowed to vote by post at a Parliamentary election. It is impossible in the time available to pass the legislation which would be necessary for this and other recommendations of the Speaker's Conference.

• Oral Answers to Questions — Resettlement (Training Allowances): Sick Persons 14 Jun 1945

  I am afraid that would be impossible. We cannot make alterations at this stage.

• Oral Answers to Questions — Resettlement (Training Allowances): Sick Persons 14 Jun 1945

  Of course, transport facilities can be arranged under the existing procedure, but I do not think the State could do that.

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