Mr George Tomlinson
Former MP for Farnworth
Former MP for Farnworth
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I beg to second the Motion. It is so long since I had the privilege of addressing the House that I feel like asking for its indulgence; and yet, at the risk of offending my doctor, I felt that it behoved me as an individual, as well as a representative of the textile workers of Lancashire, to come here and say my little piece in the debate. I want to say straightaway that we are not putting...
Does this comparison between authorities apply also to gasometers?
Is the right hon. Lady aware that the figures which she admits are correct were based upon a programme which has now been suspended?
Former MP for Farnworth
Entered the House of Commons on 27 January 1938 — unknown
Left the House of Commons on 22 September 1952 — Died
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