Mr David Bevan
Former MP for Birmingham, Yardley
Former MP for Birmingham, Yardley
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Does my hon. Friend agree that part-time jobs are important, especially to women? Why do not the Opposition stop denigrating them?
May I express the welcome that the people of Yardley will give to the consultation paper? I urge my right hon. Friend to look at one of the underlying principles, which is that a squat in one property in any local authority area would be a squat in all properties in that area. That would cover the points mentioned. I have a letter from Tracey Smith and her husband of 65 Yardley road, Acocks...
To ask the Prime Minister if he will list his official engagements for Thursday 18 July.
Former MP for Birmingham, Yardley
Entered the House of Commons on 3 May 1979 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 16 March 1992 — General election
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