Between 1847 and 1850 he was often too sick to attend Parliament regularly.
In the 15/16th century the designation was used for land owners holding directly of the Crown, and therefore were entitled to attend Parliament.
There is no record of John attending Parliament.
Everyone was summoned to attend Parliament, and everyone came.
It was also the first time that commoners attending Parliament were required to be elected.
He rarely attended Parliament, usually excusing himself on the grounds of urgent diocesan business or his own bad health.
It may be that there are some Members who do not need to use the secretarial allowance at all because they very rarely attend Parliament.
You said that if ever it was necessary you would attend Parliament.
Schism from Rome caused him to sell his offices; he did not attend Parliament between 1534 and 1554.
He played a relatively small role in national politics, although he regularly attended Parliament.