Arthur Hollins (politician)
Arthur Hollins CBE (1876–1962) was the Labour Member of Parliament for Hanley in Staffordshire, England.
He became general-secretary of the Potters Union.
He was elected as an MP at a by-election in 1928, lost his seat at the 1931 general election, won it back in 1935, and stood down in 1945. Hollins was a local councillor and was Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent for 1933–34, was awarded CBE in 1949, and became a Freeman of the City of Stoke-on-Trent in 1960. He died in 1962.[1]
References
- ↑ Hughes, Fred. "People who made the Potteries - The Labour Party". Stoke on Trent local history. thepotteries.org. Retrieved 21 April 2014. Includes information about Hollins and photograph in his Lord Mayoral regalia
External links
- Mr Arthur Hollins at TheyWorkForYou (includes links to some of his contributions to debates)
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Arthur Hollins
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Samuel Clowes |
Member of Parliament for Hanley 1928 – 1931 |
Succeeded by Harold Hales |
| Preceded by Harold Hales |
Member of Parliament for Hanley 1935 – 1945 |
Succeeded by Barnett Stross |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Samuel Clowes |
General Secretary of the National Society of Pottery Workers 1928–1947 |
Succeeded by Harold Hewitt |
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