Career
He held the seat until he retired from the House of Commons at the 1955 general election.
He held the seat until he retired from the House of Commons at the 1955 general election.
37th United Kingdom Parliament. 38th United Kingdom Parliament. 39th United Kingdom Parliament.
40th United Kingdom Parliament]
He was elected unopposed as Member of Parliament (Member of Parliament) for Consett in County Durham at a by-election in November 1943 following the death of the Labour Member of Parliament David Adams.