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Mr Henry White is a former MP for North East Derbyshire.

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Former MP for North East Derbyshire

Entered the House of Commons on 2 March 1942 — unknown

Left the House of Commons on 18 September 1959 — General election

Also represented Derbyshire North Eastern

Future MPs in this constituency

• Thomas Swain
• Raymond Ellis
• Harry Barnes
• Natascha Engel
• Lee Rowley
• Louise Jones

Recent appearances

• Oral Answers to Questions — Coal: Opencast Mining 29 Jun 1959

  asked the Paymaster-General when he estimates the 29 opencast coal sites in Derbyshire will cease working on completion of the tasks now authorised.

• Oral Answers to Questions — Coal: Opencast Mining 22 Jun 1959

  asked the Paymaster- General how many opencast coal sites are being worked at the present time in Derbyshire; what reduction of workings is planned in the area during 1960, 1961, 1962 and 1963; and what is the estimated production during these years.

• Orders of the Day — Coal Industry Bill 10 May 1956

  During the time I have been in this House I have seen many bitter. Rough-and-tumble debates over the question of coal. But never have I witnessed an occasion such as today, where the responsible Minister was in such a position that all round him hon. Members appeared to be critical and hon. Members opposite were giving him support. I am happy to support this plan for coal. The hon. Member...

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