Former MP for Down
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I beg to move, to leave out the word "now," and at the end of the Question, to add the words "upon this day six months." In the remarks I propose to make I will keep in mind what hon. Members have said, that this is not a controversial Bill. The Mover and Seconder seem to think that there is some antagonism of interests. They seem to divide these interests into two categories, first, the...
(by Private Notice) asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has any information as to the attacks upon British Customs posts on the borders of Eire?
May I ask the hon. and gallant Member whether the approaches to these ports from the North to the South can be adequately defended against submarines or other naval attack if the ports cannot be made use of?
Former MP for Down
Entered the House of Commons on 14 December 1918 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 23 March 1939 — Died
Also represented Down East
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