Former MP for Widnes
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I rise with a considerable amount of shyness to address the House for the first time. Notwithstanding the fact that the Bill has been criticised from both sides of the House, and that it has been pointed out by the late Minister of Health that there is nothing original in it, it has to be remembered that this House has had a continuous life of over 600 years and this is the first occasion on...
Former MP for Widnes
Entered the House of Commons on 30 May 1929 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 7 October 1931 — General election
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