8 May 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Commonwealth Games
In a written question to the Secretary of State for Scotland, Philip Dunne asks about the department's involvement in Gladgow's bid to host the Commonwealth Games in 2014.
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7 May 2007 :
Article
in Shropshire Star
Local elections signal voters want change
Last week's elections showed an appetite for change amongst voters. This was more than just mid-term blues for the governing party.
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4 May 2007 :
News Release
Dunne welcomes local election results
Ludlow MP Philip Dunne welcomed yesterday's local election results for both South Shropshire and Bridgnorth District Councils.
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3 May 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Bankruptcy
In a written question to the Trade and Industry Secretary, Philip Dunne asks when the Office of Fair Trading Report on the mis-selling of individual voluntary arrangements will be published.
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2 May 2007 :
News Release
Much Wenlock's winning restaurant owner visits House of Commons
Philip Dunne MP welcomed to the House of Commons Mr Fotique Miah, of Bilash, at 14a High Street, Much Wenlock winner of the best South Asian Restaurant in the Ludlow constituency.
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2 May 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Bankruptcy
In a written question to the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, Philip Dunne asks about personal consumer debt that was written off as a result of voluntary arrangements.
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1 May 2007 :
Press Release
Local Elections - Thursday 3rd May
Philip Dunne comments on the statement by the Chief Executive of SSDC apologising for the serious errors in respect of poll cards and postal vote balllot papers.
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1 May 2007 :
Speech
Finance Bill
During a debate on Clause 67 of the Bill which abolishes contributions relief for life assurance premium contributions, Philip Dunne raises concerns about the affect on policy holders and the industry.
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30 April 2007 :
Article
in Shropshire Star
Lib Dems turn their back on local democracy
People queued to vote for days on end when South Africa became a democracy.
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30 April 2007 :
News Release
Dunne urges service providers to avoid the small print
Last week, Philip Dunne joined the Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB) and Royal Mail Group to find out more about the daily problems facing the estimated 3,000 people with sight loss in the Ludlow constituency.
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30 April 2007 :
Speech
Finance Bill
Philip Dunne opposes Clause 3 of the Finance Bill which imposes a tax regime that will "restrain and restrict business from generating the profits that it needs to reinvest".
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30 April 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Police Training Days
Philip Dunne questions the Home Secretary about the cost of police training days as a result of new legislation.
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27 April 2007 :
News Release
Dunne slams LibDem record at final Council meeting
South Shropshire District Council decided last night to defer until after next week's election consideration of its working group's preliminary views on how the Council would fare with Enhanced Two Tier working.
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26 April 2007 :
News Release
Ludlow MP gives a leg-up to raise awareness of life-threatening disease
Philip Dunne gave a leg up for awareness of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) when he attended a special clinic in the House of Commons.
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25 April 2007 :
News Release
Dunne turns up heat on unitary debate
Philip Dunne has put even more pressure on the Government to listen to the people of Shropshire over plans to change the structure of local government to Unitary status.
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25 April 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Assets Recovery Agency
Philip Dunne questions the wisdom of merging the successful Assets Recovery Agency in Northern Ireland with the Serious Organised Crime Agency.
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24 April 2007 :
News Release
Local Elections
Philip Dunne comments ahead of next week's local elections.
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24 April 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
Local Government
During an opposition debate on local government, Philip Dunne questions the Government's powers to force cuts on individual local councils that fail to comply with the its model for restructuring.
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23 April 2007 :
Article
in Shropshire Star
Lib Dems fail first-time buyers
Rising house prices are good news for those lucky enough to be established on the property ladder.
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23 April 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Financial Assistance Scheme
Philip Dunne calls for immediate help for pensioners who have lost their pensions due to the collapse of their pension schemes rather than another 'review' as proposed by the Government.
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23 April 2007 :
Speech
Finance Bill
Speaking in the debate on the Finance Bill, Philip Dunne raises his concerns that the budget will have an adverse affect on the ability of small and medium businesses to finance investment.
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20 April 2007 :
News Release
Dunne slams Government over consultants' pay rise
Philip Dunne today questioned the Department of Health's decision to increase consultants' salaries without demonstrating any extra productivity in return.
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20 April 2007 :
News Release
Dunne urges safer school routes
Philip Dunne is backing calls by parents to bring safer routes to school and a pedestrian crossing at Weeping Cross Lane in Ludlow.
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20 April 2007 :
News Release
Bishop's Castle Community Hospital
Philip Dunne comments on today's statement by Shropshire County PCT
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19 April 2007 :
Speech
Public Accounts
Philip Dunne highlights the unacceptable situation whereby the Public Accounts Committee all too often cannot question civil servants or Ministers responsible for the matters under investigation as they have transferred to other departments.
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18 April 2007 :
News Release
Ludlow needs local policing and local accountability - Dunne
West Mercia could have its own elected police chief under plans being considered by David Cameron's Conservatives.
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17 April 2007 :
News Release
Dunne criticises Government's handling of latest national IT project in the NHS
Philip Dunne comments on the publication of the Public Accounts Committee report into the Department of Health's implementation of the National Programme for IT in the NHS.
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17 April 2007 :
News Release
Dunne raises concerns over new stealth taxes on fields and farm houses
Philip Dunne expressed his worries today at reports that Labour Ministers in Whitehall are considering plans for new rural taxes on farming.
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17 April 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Legal Aid
Philip Dunne raises concerns that rural areas will lose out if the Government goes ahead with plan to focus Legal Aid on a smaller number of larger practices.
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17 April 2007 :
Speech
Occupational Pensions Debate
Philip Dunne makes a speech in the House of Commons' confidence debate on the Chancellor's pension tax grab.
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17 April 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Insulin
In a written question to the Health Secretary, Philip Dunne asks about recent discussions with the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence regarding future work programmes on insulin treatments.
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16 April 2007 :
Article
in Shropshire Star
Our hospitals should fear a unitary council
The future of Shropshire's hospitals is a key issue in next month's local elections.
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16 April 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Low Carbon Buildings Programme
Philip Dunne questions the Trade and Industry Secretary about household grants applied for under the Low Carbon Buildings Programme.
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16 April 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Low Carbon Buildings Programme
In a written question to the Trade and Industry Secretary, Philip Dunne asks how much has been paid through the Low Carbon Buildings Programme.
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16 April 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Solar Power: Grants
In a written question, Philip Dunne asks the Trade and Industry Secretary about the impact of reducing the solar photo voltaics (PV) grant from 2nd April.
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16 April 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Departments: Databases
Philip Dunne questions the Work and Pensions Secretary about updating databases as a result of house moves.
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16 April 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Social Security Benefits: Postal Services
In a written question to the Work and Pensions Secretary, Philip Dunne asks about the cost of postage by bodies reposible for awarding benefits.
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16 April 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Departments: Databases
Philip Dunne asks the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government about updating databases as a result of house moves.
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9 April 2007 :
Article
in Shropshire Star
Lessons from Iran this Easter
The sight of our sailors and marines safely back with their families for Easter was excellent news.
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3 April 2007 :
News Release
Dunne comments on Bridgnorth Jobs blow
Commenting on Novelis plans to lose 120 jobs, Philip Dunne says: "This is very disappointing news for Bridgnorth. The loss of over 100 manufacturing jobs follows hard on the heels of last year's loss of another 100 jobs in the town."
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2 April 2007 :
Article
in Shropshire Star
Local election to become referendum on Unitary
Nominations close on Wednesday for local elections to District, Town and Parish councils across Shropshire on Thursday 3rd May.
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2 April 2007 :
News Release
MPs visit Shropshire's Patient First Transport Service
Shropshire MPs Philip Dunne (Ludlow) and Owen Paterson (North Shropshire) visited Patient First Transport Services on a fact-finding mission on Friday.
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30 March 2007 :
News Release
MP supports The Good Childhood Inquiry
Philip Dunne is backing the Children's Society invitation to have their say as part of the society's Good Childhood Inquiry.
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29 March 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Prime Minister's Questions
Philip Dunne tackles the PM over medical treatment provided to troops returning from active duty overseas.
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29 March 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
International Finance Facility for Immunisation
Philip Dunne calls on the Chancellor to include insulin availability in the international finance facility for immunisation programme.
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28 March 2007 :
Speech
Budget Debate
Philip Dunne condemns Gordon Brown's budget as damaging to small business and also highlights the inflexibility of the new vehicle excise duty and the effects it will have on rural 4x4 users.
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28 March 2007 :
News Release
Dunne backs belts on school buses decision by County Council
Philip Dunne welcomes policy change to ensure all school buses in the county will be fitted with seat-belts.
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28 March 2007 :
Speech
Small Business
Philip Dunne highlights small business concerns about tax and excessive regulation and in particular the increase in the small companies corporation tax rate.
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28 March 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Low Carbon Buildings Programme
Philip Dunne questions the impact on the UK household micro renewable market of the monthly cap on grants under the low carbon buildings programme.
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28 March 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Low Carbon Buildings Programme
Philip Dunne asks the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what advice is being given to unsuccessful applicants for grants under the low carbon buildings programme.
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