Mr David Macdonald
Former MP for Bothwell
Former MP for Bothwell
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I give this Bill my hearty support, for I may say that it was my intention—in fact, I was under an obligation to my Constituents—to introduce such a measure in this House, but I had not the good luck of my right hon. Friend who introduced this Bill. The Division which I have the honour to represent is situated right in the centre of the great coal, steel, and engineering industries of...
For protection.
To protect the public.
Former MP for Bothwell
Entered the House of Commons on 14 December 1918 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 22 June 1919 — Died
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