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SIR FREDERICK WHYTE
(1883—1970)
Educationist and journalist. Member, British
Parliament, 1910—18; Parliamentary Private Secretary
to Winston Churchill (First Lord of Admiralty),
1910—15. One of the founders of "The New Europe"
and its Joint Editor, 1917—20. President, Central
Legislative Assembly, 1921—25. Chairman, Indian
Red Cross Society, 1923. Was noted for his dignity
and impartiality in giving rulings and displayed great
solicitude for the rights of the minorities. Developed
the convention of introduction of the annual Finance
Bill in the Assembly by the Government. Also helped
in the establishment of the convention of the separation
of Railway Finance from General Finance. Was
instrumental in the setting up of the Committee on
Public Accounts.
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