Mr Arthur Lewis

Former MP for Newham North West

Recent appearances

  • Oral Answers to Questions — Oral Answers to Questions: Municipal Housing 27 Apr 1983

    We are not talking about a few years' time. The Minister has admitted that in a referendum 75 per cent. of tenants said that they were quite happy with things as they are. How can he fail to take that into consideration? Does that mean that if 75 per cent. of the Cowley workers decided to go back to work he would say, "Take no notice. Remain on strike"?
  • Oral Answers to Questions — Oral Answers to Questions: Water Authority Chairmen 27 Apr 1983

    I thank the Minister for his original reply. If he can give that information, why can he not give the salaries of the chief executives? Information is available on the salaries of all the lower-paid workers in water authorities, so why should not Members of Parliament know the salaries of the chief executives? Will the Minister find out and tell the House or write to me?
  • Orders of the Day — 10TH Allotted Day: East Anglia 19 Apr 1983

    Further to that point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. I know your problem and difficulty, because we all know that Mr. Speaker has much say in these matters, and that the occupant of the Chair carries out Mr. Speaker's desire. However, I suggest that you have a word with Mr. Speaker and ask him whether he could arrange a way of calling the speakers for the short debates so as to ensure that...

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Former MP for Newham North West

Entered the House of Commons on 5 July 1945 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 13 May 1983 — General election

Also represented West Ham North; West Ham Upton

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