Former MP for Hamilton
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I do not suggest for a moment that the Secretary of State for Scotland is responsible for the evils we are living under as a result of the present system. We are, to some extent, indebted to him for his willingness to face up to the situation which has recently arisen with regard to representation on the councils in certain parts of Scotland. I take it that it is the will of the present...
Have not public assistance and housing been dealt with already in another Clause?
Is the Minister correct in saying there was an increase of £3,000 for coal in 1937 over 1936, and an additional increase of £3,000 in 1938 over 1937?
Former MP for Hamilton
Entered the House of Commons on 14 December 1918 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 19 October 1942 — Died
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