6 December 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Child Benefit: Personal Records
Philip Dunne asks the whether the password was supplied with the data given by the HM Revenue and Customs to the National Audit Office.
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6 December 2007 :
Photo
Hobson's Mild in the Strangers Bar in the House of Commons.
Philip Dunne joins Nick Davis and Rob Higginson from Hobson's Brewery in Cleobury Mortimer to celebrate the introduction of Hobson's Mild to the Strangers Bar in the House of Commons.
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5 December 2007 :
News Release
Worrying new figures reveal cancer care unfairness
Philip Dunne voiced serious concern this week following the publication of new figures which reveal huge variations in the amount spent on cancer patients in different areas of the country.
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5 December 2007 :
News Release
Bishop's Castle Biomass plant
Philip Dunne has noted the withdrawal last Friday of the planning application for a Biomass Plant on the industrial estate in Bishop's Castle.
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4 December 2007 :
News Release
HMRC needs to improve filing of VAT and Company Tax Returns
Philip Dunne calls for HMRC to improve its speed of processing VAT registration applications for new businesses.
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4 December 2007 :
News Release
MPs to support County Council in seeking fairer funding for Shropshire schools
Shropshire's Conservative MPs met County Council leaders in Shirehall on Friday to discuss the funding shortfall for Shropshire's schools.
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4 December 2007 :
News Release
MP to visit craven arms sorting office
Philip Dunne will visit Royal Mail's Craven Arms delivery office on Friday 14th December at 7.30am to see for himself how postmen and women in the area get Christmas sorted.
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4 December 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
DEFRA Debate
During a debate on the work of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Philip Dunne asks the Secretary of State whether the Department had ordered a foot and mouth vaccine for the 1967 virus prior to the outbreak in August.
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4 December 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Victims: Compensation
In a written question to the Secretary of State for Justice, Philip Dunne asks about monies raised from the victims surcharge on fines payable in magistrates courts.
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3 December 2007 :
Article
in Shropshire Star
Fair funding would save Shropshire schools
Last Friday Shropshire's MPs met the County Council cabinet to discuss the potential policy change for primary school closure criteria.
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3 December 2007 :
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Bridgnorth Fairtrade Group: Farming that's fair for all
Philip Dunne with speakers at a debate on Fairtrade and Farming hosted by Bridgnorth Fairtrade Group.
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30 November 2007 :
Press Release
Craven Arms Christmas Lights. Community Social Event
Vilma Williams, assistant manager at the Severn Hospice Book Shop and Ludlow MP, Philip Dunne, tempt Santa to try a glass of sherry and a mince pie. (Photo: Lillian Tomlinson)
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29 November 2007 :
News Release
Managing the defence estate: quality and sustainability
Philip Dunne comments on the Public Accounts Committee's latest report into the state of housing provided by the Ministry of Defence.
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29 November 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
Public Sector Pensions
Philip Dunne condemns the Government for the delays in publishing the estimate of the public sector pension liabilities which is now nearly a year behind schedule.
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28 November 2007 :
News Release
MP to consult residents over Bishop's Castle Biomass plant
Philip Dunne today announced the launch of a survey of local residents over the planning application submitted for a Biomass Power Plant on the Industrial Estate at Bishop's Castle.
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28 November 2007 :
Speech
HM Revenue and Customs
Philip Dunne condemns the Government for being quick to blame junior officials when it now appears that senior officials in several departments were involved in the decisions that led to the loss of the child benefit data.
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28 November 2007 :
News Release
Dunne comments on schools decision by SCC cabinet
Philip Dunne comments on today's decision by Shropshire County Council to recommend the proposed changes to the primary school closure policy.
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27 November 2007 :
News Release
MP to present cheque to Severn Hospice
Philip Dunne will this Friday present a cheque to Severn Hospice following encouraging sponsorship of his recent Christmas card.
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27 November 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Comprehensive Spending Review
Philip Dunne asks the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what representations she has received from local authorities on the effects of demographic trends on grant allocations made under the comprehensive spending review.
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26 November 2007 :
Article
in Shropshire Star
Five days that shook Gordon Brown's world
We may well look back on last week as a tipping point in the decline of Gordon Brown's Government.
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21 November 2007 :
News Release
MP congratulates community groups on lottery grant success
Philip Dunne MP applauded the success of community groups in South Shropshire in securing funding grants through the Awards for All programme.
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20 November 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Dairy Farming: Nitrate Vulnerable Zones
Philip Dunne questions the of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs about the likely impact on the small scale intensive dairy farming in England of the 230 kg nitrogen limit in relation to grassland.
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20 November 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Nitrate Vulnerable Zones
Philip Dunne asks the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what steps he is taking to secure a derogation under the nitrate vulnerable zone regulations from the 230 kg total nitrogen limit in relation to grassland.
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19 November 2007 :
Article
in Shropshire Star
Immigration curbs will ease housing pressures
Last week's news that house prices are turning down may be good news for those seeking a first foot on the housing ladder, but signal trouble ahead for the economy and householders as a whole.
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19 November 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Afghanistan: Peacekeeping Operations
Philip Dunne asks the Secretary of State for Defence about field hospitals in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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15 November 2007 :
Speech
Financial Inclusion
Speaking in a debate on Financial Inclusion, Philip Dunne emphasised the vital importance of the Post Office network in providing access to financial services.
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14 November 2007 :
Speech
Queen's Speech Debate: The Economy and Pensions
Speaking during the Economy debate on the Queen's Speech, Philip Dunne accused the Chancellor of "muddle and confusion" over both his handling of the Northern Rock crisis and the Capital Gains Tax proposals in the Pre Budget Report.
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13 November 2007 :
News Release
Dunne comments on school funding settlement
Dunne: "Yet again Shropshire has been short changed by central Government when it comes to funding our schools."
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13 November 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
Avian Influenza
During the debate following the Secretary of State's statment on avian flu, Philip Dunne calls for rare breeds breeding farms to be included in the vaccination programme should the disease spread.
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12 November 2007 :
News Release
Lacon Childe lad wins Dunne's Christmas card contest
Ben Howman, 14, a pupil at Lacon Childe School in Cleobury Mortimer, won local MP Philip Dunne's Christmas card competition.
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12 November 2007 :
News Release
Question Time raises funds for local church
Ashford Carbonnel Village Hall was the scene of a lively fund raising event for the local parish church last Friday night.
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11 November 2007 :
Article
in Shropshire Star
A blueprint for mending our broken society
One week last month over 200 jobs were lost in separate business cut-backs in Alveley, Craven Arms and Bridgnorth.
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8 November 2007 :
News Release
Estimating and monitoring the costs of building roads in England
Philip Dunne comments on the Public Accounts Committee publication of its report into value for money and oversight of the Department of Transport roads programme.
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6 November 2007 :
News Release
Commission on Britain's High Streets to visit Ludlow
The Conservative Parliamentary Enterprise Group's Commission to review the future of small shops in Britain's High Streets is holding an evidence session in Ludlow on 14th December 2007.
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6 November 2007 :
Article
in Shropshire Star
Sorry Darling, but taxing times lie ahead
Confidence in economic competence is an essential ingredient for a successful government.
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5 November 2007 :
News Release
Shropshire MPs meet education chief
Shropshire MPs, Philip Dunne and Owen Paterson today met County Council Leader Cllr Malcolm Pate and Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Education Cllr Ann Hartley.
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31 October 2007 :
News Release
Shropshire shows the way in reducing the reliance on landfill
South Shropshire has shown the lead by introducing an aneorobic digestion plant to dispose of food and other biodegradable waste to help achieve EU targets to reduce landfill.
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29 October 2007 :
Article
in Shropshire Star
Fight to save our schools in Shropshire
Many local communities in Shropshire may soon have to fight to save our schools. Primary schools in rural parts of Ludlow constituency could be at risk from falling school rolls.
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29 October 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Foot and Mouth Disease
Philip Dunne asks the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs about access granted to visitors and students to foot and mouth virus strains at the Institute of Animal Health at Pirbright in the last 12 months.
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29 October 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Institute of Animal Health: Manpower
Philip Dunne asks the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs who was responsible for biosecurity and health and safety at the Institute of Animal Health at Pirbright prior to 1 September 2007.
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29 October 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Ambulance Services: Standards
Philip Dunne asks the Secretary of State for Health about the minimum coverage of emergency ambulances in Shropshire.
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25 October 2007 :
News Release
Helping newly registered businesses meet their tax obligations.
Philip Dunne, who is a member of the Public Accounts committee, speaks on helping newly registered businesses meet their tax obligations.
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25 October 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Ukraine: Work Permits
In a written question to the Foreign Secretary, Philip Dunne asks whether people entering the UK from the Ukraine for the purposed of the performing arts need to pay the revised visa charges.
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24 October 2007 :
Speech
Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill: Clause 5: Boundary Committee's Powers
Philip Dunne condemns the imposition of Unitary Authorities when local referendums show they are not wanted but welcomes an amendment to the Bill requiring the Boundary Commission to recognise geography and local interests in the creation of new wards.
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23 October 2007 :
News Release
Heritage Lottery Fund
Philip Dunne, a member of the Public Accounts Committee, comments on the publication of the Committee's report into the Heritage Lottery Fund.
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23 October 2007 :
Article
Fight to save our schools in Shropshire
Many local communities in Shropshire may soon have another fight on our hands, a fight to save our local schools.
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23 October 2007 :
Debate
Public Accounts Committee Debate
Philip speaks in support of the work of the Public Accounts Committee in effecting improvements in efficiency and value for money from Government departments and agencies as a result of investigations by the committee.
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22 October 2007 :
Article
Ming's fall shows two-party politics are back
The original Ming Dynasty lasted nearly 300 years.
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22 October 2007 :
News Release
Dunne to meet Minister as Bluetongue protection zone extended to Shropshire
The extension of the Protection Zone for Bluetongue to all of Shropshire last week is another major blow to our farming community...
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18 October 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
Taxation
During Treasury Questions, Philip Dunne tackles the Chancellor over the winners and losers from proposed changes to capital taxation.
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