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26 June 2007 : Parliamentary Debate 
Speaking in the House of Commons, Philip Dunne calls on the Government to ensure sufficient funding will be available to local councils to repair major infrastructure damaged by flooding. | more |
26 June 2007 : Speech 
Finance Bill - Income tax exemption for domestic microgeneration Philip Dunne highlights inconsistencies in the Government's approach to microgeneration and renewable energy. | more |
26 June 2007 : Parliamentary Question 
Philip Dunne asks the Secretary of State for Health when she will bring forward proposals on the future funding of social care. | more |
25 June 2007 : Article in Shropshire Star 
Prime Minister Brown should respect democracy Last Monday a High Court judge told the Communities Secretary Ruth Kelly that she should face Judicial Review for pressing ahead with restructuring town halls before the new Local Government Bill becomes law. | more |
25 June 2007 : News Release 
As heavy rain batters Shropshire for the second week running, local MP Philip Dunne visited some of the worst hit scenes to see for himself the effects of these storms on local residents and businesses. (Photo: Shropshire Star) | more |
25 June 2007 : News Release 
Dunne concerned over drop in modern languages In response to a Parliamentary Question asked by Philip Dunne MP it has been revealed that the number of pupils in Shropshire being entered for a modern language at GCSE has decreased by 29% in the past five years. | more |
25 June 2007 : Parliamentary Question 
Philip Dunne questions the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport about funding to celebrate the cultural Olympiad. | more |
25 June 2007 : Speech 
Philip Dunne supports a proposed new clause in the Bill which is aimed at increasing efficiencies at HM Revenue & Customs especially in relation to repayment of VAT. | more |
25 June 2007 : Parliamentary Question 
Philip Dunne questions the Chancellor of the Exchequer about public service pension liabilities. | more |
21 June 2007 : News Release 
Dunne criticises Government implementation costs over right to roam Philip Dunne comments on today's report from the Public Accounts Committee, of which he is a member, into right of access to open countryside. | more |
21 June 2007 : Parliamentary Question 
In a series of written questions, Philip Dunne questions the Secretary of State for Health about foundation level 2 doctors training and employment in the NHS. | more |
21 June 2007 : Parliamentary Question
In a written question to the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, Philip Dunne questions the numbers of pupils studying modern languages at GCSE level in Shropshire. | more |
20 June 2007 : Speech 
Speaking ahead of the EU Summit, Philip Dunne calls on Gordon Brown to listen to the people and call a referendum on any new treaty which results in loss of UK voting powers to a new European President or Foreign Minister. | more |
19 June 2007 : News Release 
Court throws Unitary debate into doubt Philip Dunne comments on yesterday's High Court decision to allow local councils permission to challenge the DCLG Secretary of State over the threatened Unitary council for Shropshire. | more |
18 June 2007 : Article in Shropshire Star 
Will Blair's legacy be a Brussels giveaway? The new EU constitution will be one of Gordon Brown's first big tests as PM. Tony Blair gave away the UK rebate in exchange for platitudes at last year's EU summit. He now plans to give away more powers to Brussels at his final summit next weekend. | more |
15 June 2007 : Parliamentary Question 
In a written question to the Minister of State at the Ministry of Justice, Philip Dunne asks how many firms of solicitors who previously undertook legal aid work did not sign the new contract. | more |
14 June 2007 : Parliamentary Question 
Gordon Brown is "biggest tax-grabbing Chancellor in history" says Dunne. | more |
14 June 2007 : Speech
Rating (Empty Properties) Bill During a debate on the Rating (Empty Properties) Bill, Philip Dunne raises concerns about exemptions relating to listed buildings and ancient monuments and queries how the Bill relates to properties where ownership is unclaimed or unclear. | more |
14 June 2007 : News Release 
Dunne MP joins Wallace and Gromit in support of children's hospices Philip Dunne this week joined forces with Oscar winning animated stars Wallace and Gromit to help promote Wrong Trousers Day (WTD) 2007. | more |
14 June 2007 : Parliamentary Question 
In a written question to the Secretary of State for International Development, Philip Dunne asks about dismissal of employees from the department meeting certain criteria. | more |
13 June 2007 : News Release 
53% of local new homes Garden-Grabbed, MP reveals New statistics obtained by Philip Dunne show that in 2005 53% of new homes in Bridgnorth and 17% in South Shropshire were built on former back gardens. | more |
12 June 2007 : Parliamentary Question 
Social Security Benefits: Payments In a written question to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Philip Dunne asks about timings of social security benefit payments to claimants. | more |
11 June 2007 : Article in Shropshire Star
Care for our carers and those in their care National Carers Week starts today. At lunchtime I and other Shropshire MPs receive a petition from Shropshire Partners in Care to deliver to the Secretary of State for Health. | more |
11 June 2007 : News Release
Philip Dunne MP has teamed up with Miss Great Britain 2006-7, Preeti Desai, and pledged his support for Carers Week 2007 (11-17 June). | more |
11 June 2007 : News Release 
Shropshire MPs petition Department of Health over care funding Shropshire MPs Philip Dunne, Owen Paterson, and Mark Pritchard today delivered a petition from Shropshire Partners in Care to the Secretary of State for Health demanding Government action to protect funding for care services in the county. | more |
11 June 2007 : Parliamentary Debate 
Philip Dunne calls on the Government to recognise the inadequacies of relying on out-of-date 2001 census data to determine the allocation of funding for the elderly, adults with learning difficulties and others in care. | more |
7 June 2007 : News Release 
"Wheels come off" Labour's plans to abolish district and county councils Another shambles for Ruth Kelly as Government runs out of cash. | more |
7 June 2007 : Speech
Rating (Empty Properties) Bill During a debate on a Bill being introduced to charge rates on empty commercial properties, Philip Dunne highlights some of the pitfalls of the proposals and calls for more explanation about proposed exemptions. | more |
6 June 2007 : News Release 
Rural residents hit hardest by high energy costs Philip chairs cross-party MP discussion on fuel poverty in rural areas | more |
6 June 2007 : Parliamentary Question 
Philip Dunne asks the Secretary of State for Wales why Welsh patients have to wait 29 per cent. longer than English patients for routine elective operations and 39 per cent. longer for a first out-patient appointment. | more |
6 June 2007 : Parliamentary Debate
Department of Trade and Industry Debating the DTI, Philip Dunne raises concerns about the loss of sector expertise in the Department to help UK businesses develop export markets and also an inconsistent approach to helping the vulnerable in our communities by closing local post offices. | more |
6 June 2007 : Parliamentary Debate
Public Accounts Committee: BBC Risk Management At a hearing of the Public Accounts Committee, Philip Dunne questions the DG of the BBC about security arrangements following the kidnap of Alan Johnston. | more |
4 June 2007 : Article in Shropshire Star 
Getting serious about climate change There was a sense last week that the wheel may be turning around climate change. | more |
4 June 2007 : News Release 
Philip Dunne MP showed his support for volunteers in the Ludlow constituency during national Volunteers Week. | more |
31 May 2007 : News Release 
Burford School now a Safer School Philip Dunne visits Burford Church of England Primary School and congratulates them on securing 'Safer School' status. | more |
28 May 2007 : Article in Shropshire Star
Are we becoming a pay and pay again society? | more |
26 May 2007 : News Release 
Dunne concerned over Labour plans to shut local people out of planning Philip Dunne this week expressed concern about the Government's latest proposals to change planning rules and weaken the say of local communities. | more |
26 May 2007 : News Release
Philip Dunne comments on Shrewsbury Town's play-off match at Wembley | more |
23 May 2007 : News Release 
Dunne highlights continuing Single Farm Payment delays Philip Dunne MP today backed Shadow Agriculture Minister Bill Wiggin's criticism of the Government for failing to improve delivery of Single Farm Payment (SFP) to England's farmers. | more |
21 May 2007 : Article in Shropshire Star 
Post Office consultation a sham Last Thursday the Government confirmed closure of 2,500 post offices across the country. | more |
21 May 2007 : Parliamentary Question
Book Aid International: Finance Philip Dunne questions the Secretary of State for International Development about the reasons for not continuing funding for Book Aid International beyond 31 March. | more |
17 May 2007 : News Release 
Dunne joins Jemima Khan at launch of Breastfeeding Manifesto Philip Dunne this week joined Unicef Ambassador Jemima Khan and a coalition of more than 30 not-for-profit organisations, including five royal colleges, to call for more support to raise the relatively low levels of breastfeeding in the UK. | more |
17 May 2007 : News Release
MP comments on LibDem parliamentary candidate withdrawal Philip Dunne comments on news that Matthew Green has indicated he will not be contesting Ludlow constituency for the LibDems at the next election. | more |
17 May 2007 : News Release
MP comments on Post Office closures Philip Dunne comments on today's announcement that the Government will proceed with proposals to close one fifth of sub-Post Offices over the next 18 months. | more |
17 May 2007 : Parliamentary Debate
Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill Speaking in a debate on the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill, Philip Dunne condemns the manner in which it has abolished patient forums. | more |
17 May 2007 : Parliamentary Question 
In a written question to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Philip Dunne questions the criteria used to draw up the Environment Agency's list of the top 10 worst invasive pests. | more |
16 May 2007 : Parliamentary Debate
During a debate on the failings of the tax credit system, Philip Dunne condemns the complexity of the system and raises concerns that the system cannot cope with beneficiaries changing circumstances. | more |
16 May 2007 : Parliamentary Question 
In a written question to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Philip Dunne asks about changes in the level of gift aid relief to charities. | more |
15 May 2007 : Parliamentary Question
At the first question-time for Ministers of the new Justice Department, Philip asks the House business managers to allow proper scrutiny through adequate time for departmental questions each month. | more |
14 May 2007 : Article in Shropshire Star 
Out with the old, in with the old Last week I had the unique experience of posing a question on successive days to successive Prime Ministers on the floor of the House of Commons. | more |