Mr James Lowther

1855 - March 27, 1949
Summary information for Mr James Lowther

Contributions

1915

NEW WRITS. Commons February 2, 1915

3 speeches — PRIVATE MEMBERS' MOTIONS. Commons February 2, 1915

FOOD AND FUEL PRICES. Commons February 2, 1915

17 speeches — POINT OF ORDER. Commons February 3, 1915

4 speeches — PRIME MINISTER'S TRIBUTE. Commons February 3, 1915

3 speeches — BALLOT FOR BILLS, ETC. Commons February 3, 1915

TIMBER PURCHASES. Commons February 4, 1915

DUBLIN METROPOLITAN POLICE.—Class III. Commons February 4, 1915

2 speeches — NATIONAL GALLERY.—Class IV. Commons February 4, 1915

SUPERANNUATION AND RETIRED ALLOWANCES. —Class VI. Commons February 4, 1915

2 speeches — LABOUR EXCHANGES AND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE.—Class VII. Commons February 4, 1915

6 speeches — PRESS BUREAU. Commons February 8, 1915

VOTE A.—NUMBER OF LAND FORCES. Commons February 9, 1915

COAL CARGOES. Commons February 10, 1915

4 speeches — NUMBER or LAND FORCES. Commons February 10, 1915

GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS. Commons February 11, 1915

2 speeches — MERCHANT SHIPPING (EMPLOYMENT BY GOVERNMENT). Commons February 15, 1915

2 speeches — NAVY ESTIMATES, 1915–16. Commons February 16, 1915

Irish Model Schools (Teachers' Salaries). Commons February 18, 1915

NAVAL AND MILITARY OPERATIONS (COMPENSATION). Commons February 18, 1915

18 speeches — ARMY ESTIMATES, 1915–16. Commons February 18, 1915

DEFENCE OF THE REALM ACT (WAR OFFICE CONTRACTS). Commons February 23, 1915

8 speeches — FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS. Commons February 23, 1915

2 speeches — NAVY ESTIMATES, 1915–16. Commons February 23, 1915

LABOUR EXCHANGES AND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE.—Class VII. Commons February 23, 1915

2 speeches — WAR OFFICE TIMBER PURCHASES. Commons February 25, 1915

ANILINE DYE INDUSTRY. Commons March 1, 1915

DELHI CONSPIRACY CASE. Commons March 1, 1915

REPRISALS AGAINST GERMANY. Commons March 1, 1915

SUCCESS OF ALLIES ASSURED. Commons March 1, 1915

6 speeches — CLAUSE 1.—(Right of British Subject Charged with Offence to be tried by Civil Court.) Commons March 2, 1915

MILITARY HUTS. Commons March 3, 1915

4 speeches — ALIENS. Commons March 3, 1915

3 speeches — CLAUSE 1.—(Pensions and Allowances in Respect of Members of the Royal Irish Constabulary and Dublin Metropolitan Police who, are Reservists or join the Naval or Military Forces.) Commons March 3, 1915

DONINGTON HALL. Commons March 4, 1915

MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT (MILITARY PAY). Commons March 8, 1915

2 speeches — IRISH POLICE (NAVAL AND MILITARY SERVICE) BILL. Commons March 8, 1915

4 speeches — MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT (NAVAL AND MILITARY PAY). Commons March 9, 1915

DEFENCE OF THE REALM (AMENDMENT NO. 2) BILL. Commons March 9, 1915

CLAUSE 1.—(Reduction of Benefits in the Case of Persons Entitled to Pensions in Respect of Total Disablement.) Commons March 9, 1915

4 speeches — CLAUSE 1.—(Powers for Expediting Production of War Material.) Commons March 10, 1915

3 speeches — BRITISH DYES, LIMITED. Commons March 11, 1915

HOUSE OF COMMONS (MEMBERS' PAY AND MILITARY SERVICE. Commons March 15, 1915

NAVAL MARRIAGES BILL. Commons March 15, 1915

CLAUSE 1.—(Relaxation during the Present War of the Law as to the Place where Naval Marriages may be Solemnised.) Commons March 15, 1915

FRANCE (BRITISH NAVAL SUPPORT). Commons March 16, 1915

MESSAGE FROM THE LORDS. Commons March 16, 1915

RETIREMENT OF SIR DAVID ERSKINE. Commons April 14, 1915

2 speeches — CIVIL SERVICES AND REVENUE DEPARTMENTS ESTIMATES, 1915–16. Commons April 14, 1915

2 speeches — BUSINESS AND SITTINGS OF THE HOUSE. Commons April 15, 1915

OFFICE OF WORKS AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS.—Class II. Commons April 15, 1915

4 speeches — SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS HOUSE OF COMMONS. Commons April 20, 1915

Special Teaching (London). Commons April 21, 1915

2 speeches — PREVENTION OF CORRUPTION ACT (CONVICTION AT WALSALL). Commons April 22, 1915

GERMAN PROPERTY REGISTERED WITH PUBLIC TRUSTEE. Commons April 22, 1915

EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (PROMOTION). Commons April 22, 1915

MEAT SUPPLIES. Commons April 22, 1915

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S CONGRESS. Commons April 27, 1915

TERRITORIAL FORCE BILL. Commons April 27, 1915

OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS (SUPPLY OF GLASS). Commons April 28, 1915

MESSRS. KRUPP (ROYALTIES). Commons April 28, 1915

2 speeches — UNION CABLE COMPANY, LIMITED. Commons April 29, 1915

SOLDIERS AND SAILORS (PENSIONS AND ALLOWANCES). Commons April 29, 1915

4 speeches — COMMITTEE OF WAYS AND MEANS. Commons April 29, 1915

3 speeches — GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS. Commons April 29, 1915

SERVICE CAPS. Commons May 11, 1915

4 speeches — IMMATURE SPIRITS (RESTRICTION) BILL. Commons May 11, 1915

DESPATCH RIDERS (POLICE PROSECUTIONS). Commons May 12, 1915

7 speeches — TEA. Commons May 12, 1915

CONSTANTINOPLE. Commons May 13, 1915

STATEMENT BY PRIME MINISTER. Commons May 13, 1915

11 speeches — CLAUSE 1.—(Restriction on Delivery for the Purposes of Home Consumption of Immature Spirits.) Commons May 17, 1915

13 speeches — CLAUSE 1.—(Restriction on Delivery for the Purposes of Home Consumption of Immature Spirits.) Commons May 18, 1915

CLAUSE 1.—(Powers of Local Government Board for Scotland to Facilitate Immediate Erection of Houses for Dockyard Employés. 4 and 5 Geo. 5., c. 31.) Commons May 18, 1915

PROMOTION OF OFFICERS. Commons May 18, 1915

AIR RAID (SOUTHEND). Commons May 19, 1915

COTTON AS CONTRABAND. Commons May 19, 1915

ENEMY AIRCRAFT DAMAGE (INSURANCE). Commons June 3, 1915

3 speeches — RIGHTS OF MEMBERS. Commons June 3, 1915

2 speeches — BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE. Commons June 3, 1915

8 speeches — RE-ELECTION OF MEMBERS. Commons June 3, 1915

CLAUSE 1.—(Necessity for Re-election of Ministers Suspended.) Commons June 3, 1915

ROYAL ASSENT. Commons June 4, 1915

8 speeches — MINISTRY OF MUNITIONS BILL. Commons June 7, 1915

DEFENCE OF THE REALM ACT (SENTENCES IN IRELAND). Commons June 8, 1915

6 speeches — MINISTRY OF MUNITIONS (SALARIES, ETC.). Commons June 8, 1915

5 speeches — CLAUSE 1.—(Establishment of Ministry of Munitions.) Commons June 8, 1915

9 speeches — CLAUSE 2.—(Powers of Minister.) Commons June 8, 1915

CLAUSE 7.—(Short Title.) Commons June 8, 1915

NEWSPAPER PUBLICATIONS. Commons June 9, 1915

POSTAGE ON PARCELS (TROOPS IN EGYPT). Commons June 9, 1915

CONSULAR OFFICERS. Commons June 10, 1915

COASTGUARD SERVICE (INCREASE OF PAY). Commons June 10, 1915

ALIENS. Commons June 10, 1915

BOARD OF TRADE.—Class II. Commons June 10, 1915

3 speeches — LABOUR EXCHANGES AND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE.—Class VII. Commons June 10, 1915

2 speeches — MARESFIELD PARK, SUSSEX. Commons June 14, 1915

2 speeches — WAR EXPENDITURE AND TAXATION. Commons June 14, 1915

2 speeches — CAST-IRON SHELLS. Commons June 15, 1915

GRANTS TO FOREIGN POWERS (PROCEDURE). Commons June 15, 1915

3 speeches — PRIME MINISTER'S STATEMENT. Commons June 15, 1915

NAVAL AND MILITARY SERVICES (PENSIONS AND GRANTS). Commons June 16, 1915

4 speeches — SUPPLEMENTARY VOTE OF CREDIT, 1915–16. Commons June 16, 1915

7 speeches — CLAUSE 2.—(Duties on Immature Spirits.) Commons June 16, 1915

8 speeches — PART II Commons June 16, 1915

CLAUSE 18.—(Application of 38 and 39 Vict., c. 45, s. 3.) Commons June 16, 1915

MECHANICS FROM CANADA. Commons June 17, 1915

Sporting Sweeps. Commons June 17, 1915

7 speeches — HOME OFFICE.—Class II. Commons June 17, 1915

STEEL OUTPUT (UNITED KINGDOM AND GERMANY). Commons June 21, 1915

POST OFFICE SAVINGS BANK (DEPOSITORS' INTEREST). Commons June 21, 1915

ARREST OF MR. SHEEHY SKEFFINGTON. Commons June 21, 1915

RE-EMPLOYMENT (COMPULSION). Commons June 21, 1915

4 speeches — WAR LOAN EXTENSION BILL. Commons June 22, 1915

SHELL TRANSPORT AND TRADING COMPANY. Commons June 23, 1915

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS. Commons June 23, 1915

2 speeches — STATEMENT BY Mr. LLOYD GEORGE Commons June 23, 1915

WEEK-END FARES. Commons June 24, 1915

3 speeches — LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD.—Class II. Commons June 24, 1915

3 speeches — SUPPLIES FOR ALLIES. Commons June 28, 1915

5 speeches — MUNITIONS OF WAR BILL. Commons June 28, 1915

MUNITIONS OF WAR [EXPENSES]. Commons June 28, 1915

ARMY (PERCENTAGE OF MARRIED MEN). Commons June 29, 1915

14 speeches — MEMBERS OF HIS MAJESTY'S FORCES (SPEECHES AND LETTERS). Commons June 29, 1915

2 speeches — AEROPLANES. Commons June 29, 1915

CIVIL SERVANTS (MILITARY AGE). Commons June 29, 1915

NATIONAL REGISTRATION BILL. Commons June 29, 1915

5 speeches — NEW CLAUSE.—(Relaxation of Duty in the Case of Spirits Used in Hospitals.) Commons June 29, 1915

7 speeches — NEW CLAUSE.—(Suspension of Land Valuation.) Commons June 29, 1915

3 speeches — NEW CLAUSE.—(Adjustment of Amount of Brewers' Licence Duty.) Commons June 29, 1915

3 speeches — NEW CLAUSE.—(Income Tax Acts.) Commons June 29, 1915

NEW CLAUSE.—(Power to Invest Sums Paid Under the Workman's Compensation Act in the New War Loan.) Commons June 29, 1915

PERSONAL EXPLANATION. Commons June 29, 1915

UNIVERSITY LABORATORIES. Commons July 1, 1915

3 speeches — CLAUSE 1.—(Settlement of Labour Differences.) Commons July 1, 1915

6 speeches — CLAUSE 3.—(Differences to which Part I. Applies.) Commons July 1, 1915

6 speeches — CLAUSE 4.—(Controlled Establishments.) Commons July 1, 1915

2 speeches — CLAUSE 5.—(Supplementary Provisions as to the Limitation of the Profits of a Controlled Establishment.) Commons July 1, 1915

2 speeches — CLAUSE 7.—(Prohibition of the Employment of Persons who have Left Work in Munition Factories.) Commons July 1, 1915

3 speeches — CLAUSE 13.—(Penalties.) Commons July 1, 1915

9 speeches — NEW CLAUSE.—(Transfer of Powers.) Commons July 1, 1915

NEW CLAUSE.—(Powers of Companies to Carry on Munitions Work.) Commons July 1, 1915

CLAUSE 1.—(Power to Borrow for the Purpose of Obtaining, under the War Loan Act, 1915, Conversion of Securities.) Commons July 1, 1915

Preamble Commons July 2, 1915

ROYAL ASSENT. Commons July 2, 1915

STATE INSURANCE SCHEME. Commons July 6, 1915

7 speeches — NAVAL AND MILITARY WAR PENSIONS, ETC. (SALARIES). Commons July 6, 1915

20 speeches — CLAUSE 1.—(Establishment of Statutory Committee of Royal Patriotic Fund Corporation.) Commons July 6, 1915

3 speeches — CLAUSE 2.—(Establishment of Local Committees.) Commons July 6, 1915

CLAUSE 3.—(Functions of Statutory Committee.) Commons July 6, 1915

POST OFFICE AND TRUSTEE SAVINGS BANKS. Commons July 7, 1915

HAY SUPPLY (COMMANDEERING). Commons July 7, 1915

4 speeches — CLAUSE 3.—(Functions of Statutory Committee.) Commons July 7, 1915

8 speeches — CLAUSE 4.—(Functions of Local Committees.) Commons July 7, 1915

3 speeches — CLAUSE 6 (Short Title) added to the Bill. Commons July 7, 1915

6 speeches — CLAUSE 1.—(Register of Persons between the Ages of Fifteen and Sixty-five.) Commons July 7, 1915

3 speeches — CLAUSE 4.—(Duty to Fill Up and Return Forms.) Commons July 7, 1915

RECRUITING. Commons July 8, 1915

CLAUSE 10.—(Right to Use Schools, etc.) Commons July 8, 1915

6 speeches — CLAUSE II.—(Exceptions.) Commons July 8, 1915

2 speeches — CLAUSE 14.—(Application to Ireland.) Commons July 8, 1915

MECHANICS IN 9TH CAVALRY RESERVE. Commons July 12, 1915

WAR OFFICE AND SUPPLIES. Commons July 12, 1915

RECRUITING. Commons July 13, 1915

NEW CLAUSE.—(Power to Warehouse Certain Spirits of Wine on Drawback for Home Consumption or for Delivery Duty Free for Use in Arts, etc.) Commons July 13, 1915

4 speeches — NEW CLAUSE.—(Repeal of s. 2 of the Finance Act, 1912.) Commons July 13, 1915

NEW CLAUSE.—(Amendment of s. 2 of the Finance Act, 1912.) Commons July 13, 1915

CLAUSE 6.—(Restriction of Hours (Extension of Relief.) Commons July 13, 1915

CLAUSE 2.—(Arrangements for Attending to Mothers and Young Children.) Commons July 13, 1915

4 speeches — CLAUSE 1.—(Establishment of Statutory Committee of Royal Patriotic Fund Corporation.) Commons July 14, 1915

4 speeches — CLAUSE 3.—(Functions of Statutory Committee.) Commons July 14, 1915

OLD AGE PENSIONS.—Class VII. Commons July 15, 1915

TREATMENT OF TUBERCULOSIS (SPECIAL GRANTS).—Class VII. Commons July 15, 1915

WORKS FOR RELIEF OF UNEMPLOYMENT.—Class I. Commons July 15, 1915

MALL APPROACH IMPROVEMENT.—Class I. Commons July 15, 1915

5 speeches — LAW CHARGES.—Class III. Commons July 15, 1915

SUPPLY OF SHELLS (CANADA). Commons July 19, 1915

2 speeches — DEFENCE OF THE REALM ACT (EXPULSION, IRELAND). Commons July 19, 1915

2 speeches — GROUSE (CLOSE TIME—SCOTLAND) BILL [Lords]. Commons July 19, 1915

DEFENCE OF THE REALM ACT (EXPULSIONS, IRELAND). Commons July 21, 1915

2 speeches — MORTGAGE INTEREST. Commons July 21, 1915

4 speeches — HIGH EXPLOSIVES (BROXZE IN FUSES). Commons July 21, 1915

DEFENCE OF THE REALM ACT (EXPULSIONS, IRELAND). Commons July 21, 1915

4 speeches — Class III. Commons July 21, 1915

2 speeches — Class II. Commons July 21, 1915

5 speeches — CLAUSE 1.—(Limitation of Price of Coal at the Pit's Mouth.) Commons July 22, 1915

2 speeches — CONSOLIDATED FUND (APPROPRIATION) BILL. Commons July 22, 1915

IRISH VOLUNTEERS. Commons July 23, 1915

BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE. Commons July 23, 1915

ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION BILL. Commons July 23, 1915

2 speeches — CONSOLIDATED FUND (APPROPRIATION) BILL. Commons July 26, 1915

2 speeches — CLAUSE 1.—(Postponement of Local Flections.) Commons July 26, 1915

RIFLES (ALLEGED WASTE). Commons July 28, 1915

RESTRICTIONS (CANADIAN CATTLE). Commons July 28, 1915

VOLUNTEER TRAINING CORPS. Commons July 28, 1915

RECRUITING. Commons July 28, 1915

4 speeches — AUTUMN RECESS. Commons July 28, 1915

2 speeches — COMPULSORY MILITARY SERVICE. Commons July 28, 1915

RECRUITING (GALWAY). Commons July 29, 1915

ROYAL ASSENT. Commons July 29, 1915

NATIONAL SERVICE. Commons September 14, 1915

2 speeches — LOBBY PRIVILEGES (ALLEGED ABUSE). Commons September 21, 1915

2 speeches — TEA. Commons September 21, 1915

SUGAR (EXCISE). Commons September 21, 1915

POSTAL PACKETS AND TELEGRAMS. Commons September 21, 1915

4 speeches — CONSOLIDATED FUND (No. 4) BILL. Commons September 22, 1915

MILITARY AND CIVIL STORES DEPOT, DUBLIN. Commons September 22, 1915

6 speeches — CLAUSE 1.—(Issue of £250,200,000 out of the Consolidated Fund for the Service of the Year ending 31st March, 1916.) Commons September 23, 1915

WAYS AND MEANS. Commons September 23, 1915

TEA. Commons September 29, 1915

COCOA. Commons September 29, 1915

2 speeches — SUGAR (CUSTOMS). Commons September 29, 1915

2 speeches — DRIED FRUIT. Commons September 29, 1915

MOTOR CARS, ETC. Commons September 29, 1915

2 speeches — MOTOS CARS, ETC. Commons September 29, 1915

EXCESS PROFITS TAX. Commons September 30, 1915

POSTAL PACKETS AND TELEGRAMS—MR. SPEAKER'S RULING. Commons September 30, 1915

5 speeches — MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, ETC. Commons September 30, 1915

INCOME TAX (GENERAL). Commons September 30, 1915

POSTAL PACKETS AND TELEGRAMS. Commons September 30, 1915

RECRUITING. Commons October 12, 1915

IMPORT DUTIES. Commons October 12, 1915

Members' Questions. Commons October 12, 1915

5 speeches — AMERICAN LOAN BILL. Commons October 12, 1915

6 speeches — BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE. Commons October 13, 1915

[ROYAL ASSENT.— Commons October 13, 1915

ENEMY PROPERTY CAPTURED. Commons October 14, 1915

2 speeches — POSTAL AND TELEGRAPH RATES (STATUTORY LIMITS) BILL. Commons October 14, 1915

MEDITERRANEAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE. Commons October 19, 1915

WHEAT FREIGHTS. Commons October 19, 1915

3 speeches — BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE. Commons October 19, 1915

9 speeches — CLAUSE 1.—(Increased Duty on Tea). Commons October 19, 1915

CLAUSE 2.—(Additional Duties on Cocoa.) Commons October 19, 1915

2 speeches — CLAUSE 3.—(Additional Duties on Coffee.) Commons October 19, 1915

CLAUSE 7.—(Excise Duties on Sugar, etc.) Commons October 19, 1915

CLAUSE 8.—(Additional Duties on Dried fruit.) Commons October 19, 1915

CLAUSE 10.—(Additional Duty on Motor Spirit.) Commons October 19, 1915

CLAUSE 11.—(Additional Medicine Duties.) Commons October 19, 1915

12 speeches — CLAUSE 12.—(New Import Duties.) Commons October 20, 1915

6 speeches — CLAUSE 14.—(Restriction of Delivery of Goods from Bond.) Commons October 20, 1915

4 speeches — CLAUSE 1.—(Variation of Statutory Limits for Post and Telegraph Rates.) Commons October 21, 1915

CLAUSE 3.—(Short Title.) Commons October 21, 1915

3 speeches — NEW CLAUSE.—(Surcharge on Postage Stamps.) Commons October 21, 1915

CLUBS (TEMPORARY PROVISIONS) BILL. Commons October 21, 1915

10 speeches — NAVAL AND MILITARY WAR PENSIONS, ETC., BILL. Commons October 21, 1915

4 speeches — CLAUSE 1.—(Establishment of Statutory Committee of Royal Patriotic Fund Corporation.) Commons October 21, 1915

BRITISH DIPLOMATIC POLICY. Commons December 20, 1915

PEACE PROPOSALS. Commons December 20, 1915

DRY-POWDER CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. Commons December 20, 1915

3 speeches — CLAUSE 1.—(Amendment of Parliament Act in Connection with the Present Parliament). Commons December 20, 1915

2 speeches — CLAUSE 2.—(Suspension of Registration Machinery.) Commons December 20, 1915

STATEMENT BY MR. LLOYD GEORGE. Commons December 20, 1915

WOOLWICH ARSENAL (CARRIAGE DEPARTMENT). Commons December 21, 1915

PRIVATE BILLS. Commons December 22, 1915

3 speeches — WAR OFFICE (MR. F. C. BOVENSCHEN). Commons December 22, 1915

ARMY DISCHARGES. Commons December 22, 1915

TRANSFER OF BRITISH FIRMS TO NEUTRAL COUNTRIES. Commons December 22, 1915

POSTAL LETTER RATES. Commons December 22, 1915

2 speeches — SITTINGS AND BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE. Commons December 22, 1915

4 speeches — ADDITIONAL NUMBER OF LAND FORCES. Commons December 22, 1915

EVIDENCE (AMENDMENT) BILL. Commons December 22, 1915

TRADING WITH THE ENEMY (EXTENSION OF POWERS BILL). Commons December 22, 1915

4 speeches — MERCHANT SHIPS (CASUALTIES). Commons December 23, 1915

NAVAL WARFARE (RULES OF INTERNATIONAL LAW). Commons December 23, 1915

HOTEL REGISTERS (BRITISH NATIONALITY). Commons December 23, 1915

COFFEE EXPORTS TO HOLLAND. Commons December 23, 1915

2 speeches — ADJOURNMENT (CHRISTMAS). Commons December 23, 1915

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