Former MP for Stafford
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Has consideration been given to using the special constabulary in London, which is fairly large, to assist the regular police force? Will my right hon. and learned Friend give an assurance that any talks with either the military or the political wings of the Provisionals in Northern Ireland will cease? This point was raised yesterday by the Prime Minister of Southern Ireland, when it was said...
Will my right hon. Friend, as a gesture to the British public at this time of goodwill, suggest to other Heads of State and the Prime Ministers that, in view of the problems of the EEC, next year's elections should be postponed until it is quite clear on what we are voting?
It was. I did things in the past to help my right hon. Friend.
Former MP for Stafford
Entered the House of Commons on 5 July 1945 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 6 March 1984 — Died
Also represented Stafford and Stone; Stone
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