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Major Lyall Wilkes is a former MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central.

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Former MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central

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

Left the House of Commons on 5 October 1951 — General election

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Alfred Denville
• Charles Trevelyan
• George Renwick

Future MPs in this constituency

• Edward Short
• Harry Cowans
• Piers Merchant
• Jim Cousins
• Chi Onwurah

Recent appearances

• Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Commerce: Utility Clothing and Footwear (Prices) 26 Jul 1951

  Could my right hon. and learned Friend enlighten the House by telling us why it is necessary for rayon clothing prices to go up and up, while Courtauld's rayon profits increased in 1950 over those of 1949 by no less than £94¼ million? Is it not a fact that if the prices are creeping up the profits of manufacturers and retailers are creeping up as well?

• Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Commerce: Utility Clothing and Footwear (Prices) 26 Jul 1951

  While agreeing, of course, with the necessity for and desirability of maintaining our export trade and, indeed, increasing it, may I ask whether it would not be wise, when requests are made to raise utility prices, to have regard to the profits that are being obtained in other fields?

• Civil Service (Equal Pay) 20 Jun 1951

  If a thoroughly inflationary situation develops, and there are no correct priorities, is it not a fact that, if there should be any chance in the near future of giving to the public any considerable benefit in the way of increased payments of any kind, the highest priority should be given to the sick and the unemployed, and those who are now waiting with anxiety for the repayment of their...

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