Former MP for Poole
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Is my hon. Friend aware that Dorset also has this problem and that the hon. Member for Erith and Crayford (Mr. Dodds) is doing a very good job of work in this respect?
asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs whether he will make a statement on theprogress of the Allen Committee looking into hardship caused by the recent rate revaluation.
Does my right hon. Friend realise that there are people in real and acute distress over this matter? Will he continue to act as expeditiously as he can in this respect?
Former MP for Poole
Entered the House of Commons on 14 November 1935 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 25 September 1964 — General election
Also represented Widnes
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