Mr James Murray
Former MP for North West Durham
Former MP for North West Durham
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asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance what immediate steps are to be taken to relieve the plight of old-age pensioners.
asked the Assistant Postmaster-General what steps have been taken or are contemplated to develop the television facilities of the British Broadcasting Corporation so that an alternative programme of the Corporation will be made available to those who view with regret the Government's proposal to permit commercial television; and, bearing in mind the fact that the safeguards so far tentatively...
Will the Question I have put down be given due consideration when the time comes for this consideration?
Former MP for North West Durham
Entered the House of Commons on 21 July 1942 — unknown
Left the House of Commons on 6 May 1955 — General election
Also represented Spennymoor
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