Former MP for Bothwell
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I hope the hon. Member for Willesden, East (Mr. Skeet) will excuse me if I do not follow him. I want to confine myself to the situation in the Scottish coalfields. In an earlier debate, I stated that when the Scottish Division of the National Coal Board was set up in Scotland it was only a transfer of the Fife Coal Company from Cowdenbeath to Edinburgh. As time has progressed I have become...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland when it is estimated that the new maternity hospital at Bells-hill is likely to be completed.
Is the hon. Gentleman aware that in 1953 a decision was taken to go ahead with this hospital? Is he aware that it has taken a considerable time to get it completed, and can he give any reason for the delay?
Former MP for Bothwell
Entered the House of Commons on 5 July 1945 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 25 September 1964 — General election
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