Sir Robert Houston
1853 - November 14, 1926Summary information for Sir Robert Houston
Contributions
1916
MILITARY SERVICE (No. 2) BILL. Commons January 6, 1916
DEBATE ON THE ADDRESS. Commons February 15, 1916
BRITISH MERCHANT VESSELS (SALES TO FOREIGN OWNERS). Commons February 17, 1916
30 speeches — CONTROL OF MERCHANT SHIPPING. Commons February 17, 1916
SUPPLY: NAVY ESTIMATES, 1916–17.—VOTE A (MEN). Commons March 7, 1916
20 speeches — NAVY ESTIMATES, 1916-17.—VOTE A. Commons March 8, 1916
MR. TENNANT'S STATEMENT. Commons March 14, 1916
3 speeches — RATES OF FREIGHT. Commons March 15, 1916
3 speeches — COAL FREIGHTS (ARGENTINA). Commons March 16, 1916
IMPORT OF PIT PROPS. Commons March 16, 1916
3 speeches — BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE. Commons March 16, 1916
3 speeches — ENEMY SUBMARINE OPERATIONS (MERCANTILE TONNAGE). Commons May 4, 1916
RIVER PLATE PORTS (COAL SUPPLY). Commons May 4, 1916
4 speeches — RATES OF FREIGHT. Commons May 4, 1916
COAL EXPORT TRADE. Commons May 4, 1916
BRITISH PORTS (CONGESTION). Commons May 4, 1916
2 speeches — GERMAN SUBMARINES. Commons May 8, 1916
PUBLICATION OF CABINET PROCEEDINGS. Commons May 8, 1916
2 speeches — EAST COAST DEFENCE. Commons May 17, 1916
2 speeches — STEAMSHIP "TELEMACHUS." Commons May 17, 1916
2 speeches — AUSTRALIAN WHEAT SHIPMENTS. Commons May 17, 1916
2 speeches — BRITISH REQUISITIONED VESSELS. Commons May 17, 1916
2 speeches — RIVER PLATE PORTS COAL SUPPLY. Commons May 17, 1916
MERCANTILE MARINE. Commons May 18, 1916
2 speeches — NATIONAL FOOD SUPPLY. Commons May 22, 1916
MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT (CENSORSHIP OF LETTERS). Commons May 23, 1916
2 speeches — SHIPPING PROBLEM. Commons May 23, 1916
4 speeches — FROZEN MEAT (IMPORTS). Commons May 23, 1916
3 speeches — RIVER PLATE WHEAT TRADE. Commons May 23, 1916
NEUTRAL SHIPS (CAPTURE BY GERMANS). Commons May 31, 1916
MOTOR SPIRIT LICENCE DUTY. Commons June 26, 1916
EXCESS PROFITS DUTY (TRANSFER OF TONNAGE TO AUSTRALIA). Commons July 20, 1916
BRITISH STEAMERS IN BALTIC. Commons July 20, 1916
2 speeches — THERMIT, LIMITED. Commons July 20, 1916
COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY. Commons July 20, 1916
PETROL SUPPLY. Commons July 24, 1916
2 speeches — TRADING WITH THE ENEMY. Commons July 24, 1916
3 speeches — STATEMENT BY PRIME MINISTER. Commons July 24, 1916
3 speeches — STATUTORY BLACK LIST (UNITED STATES). Commons July 25, 1916
BRITISH MERCHANT SHIPS (TRANSFERS TO AMERICAN FLAG). Commons July 27, 1916
WAR SERVICES (SILVER BADGES). Commons July 27, 1916
CLAUSE 1.—(Appointment of Commissioners.) Commons July 27, 1916
SUPPLY PROCEDURE. Commons August 1, 1916
PETROL SUPPLY. Commons August 2, 1916
PETROL (VETERINARY SURGEONS). Commons August 10, 1916
5 speeches — MERCHANT SHIPPING (SALVAGE) BILL. Commons August 10, 1916
MECHANICAL TRANSPORT (SUPPLIES). Commons August 14, 1916
MESOPOTAMIA CAMPAIGN. Commons August 15, 1916
2 speeches — MINISTEY OF MUNITIONS. Commons August 15, 1916
CARBONISING COAL (NEW PROCESS). Commons August 17, 1916
GERMAN STEAMERS. Commons August 17, 1916
2 speeches — GERMAN SHIPS SEIZED BY PORTUGAL. Commons August 21, 1916
NEUTRAL GOVERNMENT SECURITIES (INCOME TAX). Commons August 21, 1916
CONSULAR SERVICE. Commons August 22, 1916
TREASURY NOTES. Commons August 22, 1916
4 speeches — RAILWAY ADSHNISTHATION. Commons August 22, 1916
3 speeches — DEPOSITED SECURITIES. Commons August 23, 1916
11 speeches — MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT. Commons August 23, 1916
2 speeches — STATEMENT BY PRIME MINISTER. Commons October 11, 1916
9 speeches — FOOD PRICES. Commons October 17, 1916
TREASURY BILLS. Commons October 19, 1916
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIVES (EMPLOYMENT IN FRANCE). Commons November 2, 1916
POTATO CROP. Commons November 2, 1916
WHEAT SUPPLIES. Commons November 2, 1916
SUGAR (RESTRICTIVE REGULATIONS). Commons November 7, 1916
ADMIRALTY ADMINISTRATION. Commons November 7, 1916
2 speeches — POTATO PRICES. Commons November 7, 1916
2 speeches — GERMAN SEA RAID. Commons November 7, 1916
NATIVE TROOPS (CROWN COLONIES). Commons November 14, 1916
NAVAL AND MILITARY PENSIONS AND GRANTS. Commons November 14, 1916
2 speeches — IMPORTS PROHIBITED. Commons November 14, 1916
SALE OF FOODSTUFFS. Commons November 14, 1916
ENEMY SUBMARINES. Commons November 15, 1916
SUBSTITUTED LABOUR. Commons November 15, 1916
4 speeches — SOLDIERS' COMFORTS. Commons November 15, 1916
ALIEN ENEMIES. Commons November 15, 1916
FOOD PRICES. Commons November 15, 1916
2 speeches — NEUTRAL VESSELS (WIRELESS INSTALLATIONS AND OPERATORS). Commons November 15, 1916
3 speeches — APPOINTMENT OF FOOD CONTROLLER. Commons November 15, 1916
ALLIED SUBJECTS (ENLISTMENT). Commons November 16, 1916
2 speeches — EXPENSIVE MEALS. Commons November 16, 1916
4 speeches — STATE REGULATIONS. Commons November 16, 1916
2 speeches — HOME FORCES (VENEREAL DISEASES). Written Answers November 16, 1916
ARMY REJECTIONS. Written Answers November 16, 1916
4 speeches — PRISONERS OF WAR. Commons November 21, 1916
FRIENDLY ALIENS. Commons November 21, 1916
COLOURED LABOUR. Commons November 21, 1916
DOCK LABOUR (LIVERPOOL). Written Answers November 21, 1916
UNSKILLED COLOURED LABOUR. Written Answers November 21, 1916
NATIVE RACES. Commons November 22, 1916
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE. Commons November 22, 1916
2 speeches — MERCANTILE MARINE (CENSORSHIP). Commons November 23, 1916
3 speeches — SUBMARINES (REPORTS OF OPERATIONS). Commons November 23, 1916
4 speeches — GERMAN RAID IN CHANNEL. Commons November 23, 1916
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE. Commons November 23, 1916
3 speeches — PROSECUTIONS. Commons November 23, 1916
ANTWERP EXPEDITION. Commons November 27, 1916
WHITE BRITISH SUBJECTS. Commons November 28, 1916
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE. Commons November 28, 1916
RUSSIAN SUBJECTS IN LONDON. Commons November 29, 1916
3 speeches — GERMAN DESTROYER RAID Commons November 29, 1916
2 speeches — ZEEBRUGGE. Commons November 29, 1916
NATIVE LABOUR. Commons November 29, 1916
UNITY OF ALLIES. Commons November 30, 1916
ADMIRALTY (MR. C. E. DICKES). Commons November 30, 1916
2 speeches — ENEMY SUBMARINES (NEUTRAL PORTS). Commons December 14, 1916
TAXATION OF SHIPOWNERS (ITALIAN DEGREE). Commons December 14, 1916
2 speeches — CONTROL OF SHIPPING. Commons December 14, 1916
2 speeches — SS. "CANNING." Commons December 14, 1916
ARMY SERVICE CORPS, DEVONPORT (FOOD). Written Answers December 14, 1916
GERMAN STEAMERS IN NEUTRAL PORTS. Commons December 18, 1916
4 speeches — SOUTH AMEEICA (SHIPMENTS BY ENEMY FIRMS). Commons December 18, 1916
2 speeches — NEW MINISTERS (SEATS IN PARLIAMENT). Commons December 18, 1916
3 speeches — SALARIES AND REMUNERATION. Commons December 18, 1916
3 speeches — NEW MINISTRIES AND SECRETARIES BILL. Commons December 18, 1916
2 speeches — DESTRUCTION BY RATS AND MICE. Commons December 19, 1916
SHIPPING PROFITS. Commons December 19, 1916
2 speeches — MERCANTILE MARINE (CERTIFICATED OFFICERS AND ENGINEERS). Commons December 19, 1916
5 speeches — COLOURED TROOPS. Commons December 20, 1916
SHIPBUILDING. Commons December 20, 1916
CONTROLLER OF SHIPPING (POWERS). Commons December 20, 1916
2 speeches — ROUMANIA (WHEAT PRICES). Commons December 22, 1916
3 speeches — BRITISH SHIPPING BLACK LISTS. Commons December 31, 1916
2 speeches — 2ND KING EDWARD'S HORSE (VINDICATION OF LIEUTENANTS LUCAS AND WORSWICK). Commons December 31, 1916
2 speeches — PARCEL-POST SERVICE. Commons December 31, 1916
Telephone Service (Delays). Commons December 31, 1916
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