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19 February 2007 : Article in Shropshire Star 
The truth about Brown's Britain Last week saw the publication of two reports: both begin to reveal the reality of Brown's Britain. | more |
19 February 2007 : Parliamentary Question 
Paediatric Diabetes: Shropshire In a written question to the Health Secretary, Philip Dunne asks about people under the age of 15 diagnosed with diabetes in Shropshire and about the number of paediatric diabetes specialist nurses. | more |
16 February 2007 : News Release 
Now Government plans £120 bin tax Philip Dunne warned today about latest Government plans to introduce new rubbish taxes, on top of council tax. | more |
15 February 2007 : News Release 
Shropshire pupils ditch history GCSE Philip Dunne today called on the Government to do more to encourage children to learn history. | more |
14 February 2007 : News Release 
Much Wenlock stakes claim for London 2012 Much Wenlock in Shropshire made its pitch to re-write Olympic history earlier this month at a top-level conference on preparations for London 2012 in the House of Commons. | more |
12 February 2007 : Article in Shropshire Star 
You cannot speak out in a police state Mr Abu Bakr was one of nine men arrested in Birmingham over an alleged plot to kidnap and behead a British Muslim soldier. | more |
12 February 2007 : News Release 
Dunne urges local primary schools to enter technology projects in national competition MPs have today launched a new competition, 'Made IT Happen', for primary school pupils aged nine to eleven who are using technology (ICT) to help their school or local community. | more |
8 February 2007 : News Release 
Shropshire's most valuable nature sites set to miss out Philip Dunne today criticised the Government for missing an opportunity to protect 57 Sites of Special Scientific in the Ludlow constituency. | more |
8 February 2007 : Parliamentary Question
In a written parliamentary question to the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, Philip Dunne asks for comparions of class sizes between Ludlow, Shropshire and England. | more |
8 February 2007 : Parliamentary Question 
Digital Broadcasting: Shropshire Philip Dunne questions the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport about the timetable for upgrading to digital of tv and radio transmitters covering Shropshire. | more |
7 February 2007 : News Release 
Philip Dunne today welcomed the news that an incoming Conservative administration would scrap the Labour Government's costly ID card project. | more |
6 February 2007 : News Release
Shropshire misses out on school funding Philip Dunne today slammed the Government after it was revealed that Shropshire's school children receive the fourth lowest funding per pupil in the country. | more |
5 February 2007 : Article in Shropshire Star 
For the sake of his country, Blair should go now The picture of the policeman at the door of No 10 Downing Street is one of the most iconic in the life of our country, on a par with that of the Beefeaters at the Tower of London. | more |
5 February 2007 : News Release 
Green grant funding runs dry -12 hours into the month Philip Dunne once again questioned the Government's commitment to renewable energy | more |
2 February 2007 : News Release 
Beware 'paparazzi' tax snoopers in Shropshire Dunne warns of Council tax revaluation taking place by stealth across England. | more |
1 February 2007 : News Release 
Shropshire adults abandon further education Philip Dunne today criticised the Government's failure to ensure that adult education is encouraged. | more |
1 February 2007 : News Release 
MP Applauds Community Groups Success Philip Dunne applauded success of community groups in South Shropshire in securing the Awards for All programme. | more |
30 January 2007 : Parliamentary Question 
In a written question, Philip Dunne asks the Education Secretary about the numbers of people in adult education in Shropshire. | more |
29 January 2007 : Article in Shropshire Star 
Unitary is finished, councils should now co-operate The people have spoken, so will local and national Government listen? | more |
29 January 2007 : News Release 
Parliament forms new all-party group on rural services A new cross-party parliamentary group on rural services has been formed by MPs and Peers with an interest in the countryside. | more |
29 January 2007 : News Release
Philip Dunne, Chairman of the cross-party Corporate Governance Group, welcomes the DTI's plan to publish a timetable for implementation of the Companies Act. | more |
24 January 2007 : News Release
Dunne supports Morville church heritage funding Philip Dunne has agreed to support Morville's St Gregory the Great Church appeal to restore its church bells. | more |
24 January 2007 : Parliamentary Question 
In a written questio to the Defence Secretary, Philip Dunne asks what risks he expects to be transferred to the private sector as part of the Defence Training Review. | more |
24 January 2007 : Parliamentary Question 
In a written question to the Health Secretary, Philip Dunne asks about physiotherapy graduates gaining employment in the NHS. | more |
23 January 2007 : News Release
Trust Shropshire People says Dunne after Unitary ballot results Philip Dunne comments on the results of postal ballots in Shropshire on whether to scrap local county and district councils in favour of a unitary authority. | more |
23 January 2007 : Parliamentary Debate 
Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill Whilst acknowledging aspects of the Bill seeking a reduction in number of targets, Philip Dunne raises concerns about the loss of the committee structure, the impact of city regions and the increasing centralisation of control of the standards committee. | more |
23 January 2007 : Parliamentary Question
In a written question to the Defence Secretary, Philip Dunne asks what price premium for the Defence Training Review his Department expects to pay in return for transferring risk to the private sector. | more |
23 January 2007 : Parliamentary Question 
In a written question to the Home Secretary, Philip Dunne asks about the numbers of cases of identity fraud in the last five years. | more |
22 January 2007 : Article in Shropshire Star
Racist bullies should not be on our TV I had not expected to be writing in my column about antics on reality TV. | more |
22 January 2007 : News Release 
Dunne recycles Christmas cards for the Woodland Trust Philip Dunne was seen supporting the Woodland Trust's Christmas Card recycling scheme when he dropped his cards at the collection point at Tesco's in Ludlow last week. | more |
22 January 2007 : News Release 
Dunne unveils new CoVE Centre in Ludlow Philip Dunne officially opened the new Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) in Care training at a presentation at Ludlow College last Friday. Photo by Lillian Tomlinson. | more |
22 January 2007 : News Release 
Ludlow Schools get Computers from Tesco Philip Dunne presents Tesco 'Computers for Schools' to four local schools at Tesco's Ludlow store. | more |
22 January 2007 : Parliamentary Question 
In a written question to the Health Secretary, Philip Dunne asks about the numbers of under 18s who were treated for alcohol-related health problmes in Shropshire since 1991. | more |
19 January 2007 : News Release 
Dunne's Christmas card cheer for Hope House Philip Dunne today presented a cheque for £1,000 to Hope House Hospice following encouraging sponsorship of his recent Christmas card. | more |
18 January 2007 : News Release 
Dunne announces Post Office Action Plan Philip Dunne today unveiled an Action Plan which he aims will ensure survival of local Post Offices. | more |
17 January 2007 : Parliamentary Debate
Philip Dunne responds to the Secretary of State for Defence's statement on the Defence Training Review and addresses the future of the Cosford site. | more |
17 January 2007 : Parliamentary Question 
In a written question to the Secretary of State for Wales, Philip Dunne asks him about discussions he has had with the MoD Ministers on the future of RAF St. Athan. | more |
16 January 2007 : New Release
Green grant funding runs dry - 12 days into the month Philip Dunne today again questioned the Government's commitment to renewable energy, after it was revealed funds for the Low Carbon Building Programme grant have run out - after just 12 days into the month. | more |
16 January 2007 : News Release 
Ludlow misses out to Labour on Lottery Millions Philip Dunne today slammed the Government after it was revealed millions of pounds of National Lottery money is being diverted to Labour's heartlands. | more |
16 January 2007 : Speech 
Philip Dunne welcomes the Bill, but raises concerns that there is little for current pensioners and warns that the government has a long way to go to rebuild the public's trust with regard to pensions if it wants to encourage saving. | more |
16 January 2007 : Speech 
In a debate on Community Hospitals, Philip Dunne outlines local solutions for the future of Ludlow and Bishop's Castle Community Hospitals and calls on the Minister for support. | more |
15 January 2007 : Article in Shropshire Star
Rising prices - Gordon Brown's bitter legacy Gordon Brown likes to joke that there are only two types of Chancellor - "those who fail and those who get out in time". | more |
15 January 2007 : Speech 
Planning-gain Supplement (Preparations) Bill Philip Dunne argues that revenue raised via the proposed Planning Gain Supplement should be spent in the area local to where the development is taking place. | more |
12 January 2007 : News Release 
Home improvement tax on Ludlow's sheds, conservatories and bathrooms Local homes in the Ludlow constituency face a 'home improvement tax' on the likes of sheds, conservatories, double glazing, extensions and bathrooms, under Labour's plans for annual council tax revaluations, warned Philip Dunne. | more |
11 January 2007 : News Release
10,000 Ludlow Households Eligible for Digital Switchover Help As many as 10,000 households in the Ludlow constituency will be eligible for help from the the Digital Switchover Help Scheme. | more |
11 January 2007 : News Release 
Philip Dunne today highlighted the escalating rise in living costs under Labour. | more |
11 January 2007 : Parliamentary Question
In a written question to the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, Philip Dunne asks about budget allocation for adult education in England and Shropshire. | more |
10 January 2007 : News Release 
Flu jab programme in Shropshire Philip Dunne has raised his concerns at apparent delays in the PCT receiving adequate supplies of vaccine from manufacturers this year compared with previous years. | more |
10 January 2007 : News Release 
Conservatives join call to repaint border bridge Conservative politicians joined forces on the Tenbury/Burford bridge over the River Teme to point out the need for a fresh coat of paint. | more |
8 January 2007 : Article in Shropshire Star
Vote for local democracy against unitary Ballot papers should be landing on your doorstep today inviting you to vote on the future shape of local government in Shropshire. | more |