Former MP for Birmingham All Saints
Mr John Hollingworth is a former MP for Birmingham All Saints.
Former MP for Birmingham All Saints
Entered the House of Commons on 8 October 1959 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 25 September 1964 — General election
More than two hours ago we started this debate in Birmingham. We have travelled an interesting course around the country in discussing various aspects of the problem. I should like to return to the situation in the city which I am glad to represent in this House. First, I should like to correct something which was said earlier today. I am very proud of my constituents, whatever their...
I must make it perfectly clear that this is through compulsory purchase. The local authority, in almost all cases, is hatching the properties with a view to their having a life of about 15 years prior to redevelopment. But the fact remains that the biggest single landlord in Birmingham is the local authority.
My complaint is that it has carried this too far. It has taken over much more property in Birmingham than it can adequately deal with. My constant constituency complaint is what in practice would be termed bad management if the local authority were a private landlord.
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