Legality of Cannabis by U.S. Jurisdiction British politician, c. 1766–1813 Lawrence Palk (?1766-1813), was an English Member of Parliament. He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of Great Britain for Ashburton 12 March 1787 - 1796 and for Devon 1796–1812.[1] References[edit] ^ http://historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1754-1790/member/palk-lawrence-1766-1813