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Mr Fred Longden is a former MP for Birmingham Small Heath.

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Profile

Former MP for Birmingham Small Heath

Entered the House of Commons on 30 May 1929 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 5 October 1952 — Died

Also represented Birmingham Deritend

Future MPs in this constituency

• William Wheeldon
• Denis Howell
• Roger Godsiff

Recent appearances

• Oral Answers to Questions — British Army: School Teachers (Call-up) 1 Apr 1952

  asked the Secretary of State for War if his attention has been called to the clash between the date for the calling-up of school teachers for their fortnight's refresher course and school vacation; and if he will instruct commanding officers to make provision for such men to perform this military duty during holiday periods in face of the necessity for full-time teaching in great centres like...

• Oral Answers to Questions — National Finance: Post-War Credits 13 Nov 1951

  asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will consider an extension of the payment of post-war credits to further categories of the necessitous aged and sick.

• Oral Answers to Questions — Freemasonry 11 Apr 1951

  asked the Prime Minister whether, in the interests of all sides, he will move for the appointment of a Royal Commission to inquire into the effects of Freemasonry on the political, religious, social and administrative life of the country.

More of Mr Fred Longden’s recent appearances