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Group Captain Hon. John Aitken is a former MP for Holborn.

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Former MP for Holborn

Entered the House of Commons on 5 July 1945 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 3 February 1950 — General election

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Robert Tasker
• Stuart Bevan
• James Remnant

Recent appearances

• Oral Answers to Questions — Nationalised Industries (Motor Cars) 17 Nov 1949

  Does not the right hon. Gentleman recall the answer given by the Minister of Supply to my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Carshalton (Brigadier Head) on 24th October, in which the Minister did not deny the charges? Further, the Minister said he had no responsibility for the nationalised industries and did not purchase cars for these industries.

• Defence 23 Sep 1948

  The hon. Member for North Islington (Dr. Guest) says that this is a pessimistic Debate and that he is an optimist. I consider that we live in pessimistic times at the moment and I do not see a great deal of optimism about, though I think that it can be brought about if we tackle our problems in the right way. The hon. Member suggested that the right way is for the British Commonwealth to...

• Defence 23 Sep 1948

  I understand that point of view, but I am afraid I disagree. In my opinion, the power to make peace is the power militarily to prevent war.

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