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Mr George Walker is a former MP for Rossendale.

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Former MP for Rossendale

Entered the House of Commons on 5 July 1945 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 3 February 1950 — General election

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Ronald Cross
• Arthur Law
• Robert Waddington
• David Halstead
• Robert Waddington
• John Maden
• Lewis Harcourt
• William Mather
• John Maden
• Hartington

Future MPs in this constituency

• Anthony Greenwood
• Ronald Bray
• Michael Noble
• David Trippier

Recent appearances

• Orders of the Day — JUSTICES OF THE PEACE BILL [Lords]: Clause 4. — (Supplemental List.) 6 Dec 1949

  I am glad that I have caught your eye, Mr. Bowles, and that I have the opportunity to say a few words on this subject. It is not often that I agree with anything that comes from the other side of the Committee, but I most certainly support what was said by the hon. and gallant Member for Petersfield (Sir G. Jeffreys), who moved this Amendment. I have a personal interest in this matter; I am a...

• Orders of the Day — JUSTICES OF THE PEACE BILL [Lords]: Clause 4. — (Supplemental List.) 6 Dec 1949

  Has my hon. Friend not heard the same remarks made about appointed juries?

• Orders of the Day — JUSTICES OF THE PEACE BILL [Lords]: Clause 4. — (Supplemental List.) 6 Dec 1949

  My hon. Friend referred to magistrates who did not give satisfaction to the persons before them, and said they were old fogeys, or something of that sort. I have heard the same remark made about juries. I have heard them called ignorant people, who could not give a proper judgment.

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