Constituency : Montgomery 1906-10, Nottingham East 1912-22 ( Conservative )
John took Montgomery from the Tories.
John was educated at Cheltenham College and joined the Indian Civil Service. He retired in 1901. He wrote a number of books on British India and was a firm supporter of the Raj. He had interests in gold-mining and was on the board of several companies. He was chairman of the British Central Africa Company.
Shortly after his defeat in December 1910, John switched allegiance to the Conservatives and stood for them in the Kilmarnock Burghs by-election in 1911. The following year he was elected at Nottingham East.
John made many parliamentary contributions about India.
John was created a baronet in 1919.
John's wife was a friend of George Orwell and his son Richard, the inspiration for Ravelston in Keep the Aspidistra Flying.
He died in 1922 aged 67 after falling from a train at Chesterfield..
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