Mr Milner Gray
Former MP for Mid Bedfordshire
Former MP for Mid Bedfordshire
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I could not answer that question as regards three individuals without having further inquiries made.
Former MP for Mid Bedfordshire
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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