Somerville Hastings

Born 4 March 1878, died 7 July 1967.

Chairman London County Council 1944 – 1945. MP for Reading 1923-4 and 1929-31, and Barking 1945-59. 1932-46 London County Council member for Mile End. 1946-64 Alderman, continuing to serve on various committees.

Founder President of Socialist Medical Association. Promoted a national health service. Various publications and numerous medical and surgical papers; and on alpine plants.

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