Former MP for Croydon North
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I apologise to you, Sir, for using that unparliamentary word.
In deference to your Ruling, Sir, I withdraw the expression forthwith.
I beg to move, "That the Clause be read a Second time." The object of this new Clause is to amplify the provisions contained in Subsection (7) of Clause 22, which provides that compensation shall not be payable under the Workmen's Compensation Acts to any fireman or his dependant who receives a pension under the present Bill. But in addition to the Workmen's Compensation Acts there are two...
Former MP for Croydon North
Entered the House of Commons on 15 November 1922 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 1 June 1940 — unknown
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