Former MP for Ormskirk
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I suppose that would not have been a bribery Budget?
On a point of Order. May I ask if the hon. Member is addressing himself to this Amendment or the next one?
I beg to move, in page 3, line 41, to leave out the word "British." In spite of what the Minister said a few minutes ago, I still desire to urge, as strongly as I can, the point of view of the Lancashire egg producer, I interrupted the hon. Gentleman the Member for Lancaster (Mr. Tomlinson) a short time ago because I feared that he was confusing the issue. The Lancashire egg producer does not...
Former MP for Ormskirk
Entered the House of Commons on 15 November 1922 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 10 May 1929 — General election
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