Former MP for Norfolk South Western
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Has the right hon. Gentleman consulted the primary producers?
Farmers and fruit growers.
I should like to congratulate the President of the Board of Trade upon the very frank answer he made to my question in relation to the statement that he has not consulted any of the primary producers or any of the responsible food production authorities in this country in relation to the Bill. Representing almost a completely rural constituency, I am bound to say that it reveals the...
Former MP for Norfolk South Western
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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