Constituency : Bedford 1910-22
Frederick took Bedford from the Tories by 19 votes. The Bedford Liberals had originally asked Bertrand Russell to stand but were then alienated by his atheism.
Frederick was from Bristol where his father had a joinery and picture frame business. He became a journalist, operating around Lewisham.
Frederick helped Addison canvas support for Lloyd George in 1916 and was rewarded by being made parliamentary secretary to the Ministry of Munitions. He held that post until the Ministry was abolished in 1920. He was then made Secretary for Overseas Trade and then Postmaster-General. He fought off Labour in a by-election on taking the latter post.
Frederick easily defeated an independent in 1918.
Frederick went to the National Liberal Federation conference at Leamington in 1920 where he defended his record as a minister.
Frederick was easily defeated by the Tories in 1922 coming a distant second in a four-cornered contest in 1922.
Frederick called time on his political career and became Managing Director of Marconi.
He died in 1933 aged 62.
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