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Mr Jack Lawson is a former MP for Chester-le-Street.

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Former MP for Chester-le-Street

Entered the House of Commons on 13 November 1919 — unknown

Left the House of Commons on 19 December 1949 — unknown

Previous MPs in this constituency

• John Taylor
• James Joicey

Future MPs in this constituency

• Patrick Bartley
• Norman Pentland
• Giles Radice

Recent appearances

• Orders of the Day — North Atlantic Pact 18 Mar 1949

  In view of what has been said by one Member from these benches, I think someone ought to say clearly that there is no doubt whatever that the people of this country will welcome the statement made today—[HON. MEMBERS: "Hear, hear."]—and not least the great Labour movement of this country. The people of this country have watched the progress of this matter and have heard of discussions...

• Oral Answers to Questions — Leeward Islands: Governor (Consultation) 9 Feb 1949

  Is my right hon. Friend aware that his attempts to get this matter put right through his Department are not receiving anything like the same notice in the Press as the rumours against the Governor?

• Orders of the Day — Nationalisation 3 Nov 1948

  What was the number of men working when that output was reached?

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