Constituency : Birmingham Handsworth 1906-12 ( Liberal Unionist ) 1912-22
(Conservative )
Ernest took over from his father Henry in representing the seat for the Liberal Unionists. He held off a challenge from the former Buckingham MP Herbert Leon.
Ernest was educated at Eton and Cambridge. He joined the army and was an officer in the Yorkshire Hussars. He was promoted to captain in 1902. He contested Buckrose in 1900 losing by 91 votes.
Ernest commanded a brigade of the Royal Field Artillery in the First World War. He reached the rank of lieutenant-colonel. He also acted as a recruiting champion locally at Kitchener's request. In 1916 he spoke passionately in favour of the Military Service Bill.
Ernest supported the Trade Union Act of 1922 requiring consent for funds to be spent on political purposes.
Ernest stood down in 1922.
He died in 1944 aged 85.
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