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Archive 8

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8 May 2007 : Parliamentary Question

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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. | more

7 May 2007 : Article in Shropshire Star

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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. | more

4 May 2007 : News Release

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Dunne welcomes local election results

Ludlow MP Philip Dunne welcomed yesterday's local election results for both South Shropshire and Bridgnorth District Councils. | more

3 May 2007 : Parliamentary Question

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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. | more

2 May 2007 : News Release

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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. | more

2 May 2007 : Parliamentary Question

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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. | more

1 May 2007 : Press Release

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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. | more

1 May 2007 : Speech

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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. | more

30 April 2007 : Article in Shropshire Star

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Lib Dems turn their back on local democracy

People queued to vote for days on end when South Africa became a democracy. | more

30 April 2007 : News Release

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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. | more

30 April 2007 : Speech

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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". | more

30 April 2007 : Parliamentary Question

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Police Training Days

Philip Dunne questions the Home Secretary about the cost of police training days as a result of new legislation. | more

27 April 2007 : News Release

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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. | more

26 April 2007 : News Release

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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. | more

25 April 2007 : News Release

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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. | more

25 April 2007 : Parliamentary Question

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Assets Recovery Agency

Philip Dunne questions the wisdom of merging the successful Assets Recovery Agency in Northern Ireland with the Serious Organised Crime Agency. | more

24 April 2007 : News Release

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Local Elections

Philip Dunne comments ahead of next week's local elections. | more

24 April 2007 : Parliamentary Debate

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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. | more

23 April 2007 : Article in Shropshire Star

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Lib Dems fail first-time buyers

Rising house prices are good news for those lucky enough to be established on the property ladder. | more

23 April 2007 : Parliamentary Question

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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. | more

23 April 2007 : Speech

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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. | more

20 April 2007 : News Release

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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. | more

20 April 2007 : News Release

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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. | more

20 April 2007 : News Release

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Bishop's Castle Community Hospital

Philip Dunne comments on today's statement by Shropshire County PCT | more

19 April 2007 : Speech

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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. | more

18 April 2007 : News Release

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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. | more

17 April 2007 : News Release

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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. | more

17 April 2007 : News Release

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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. | more

17 April 2007 : Parliamentary Question

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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. | more

17 April 2007 : Speech

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Occupational Pensions Debate

Philip Dunne makes a speech in the House of Commons' confidence debate on the Chancellor's pension tax grab. | more

17 April 2007 : Parliamentary Question

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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. | more

16 April 2007 : Article in Shropshire Star

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Our hospitals should fear a unitary council

The future of Shropshire's hospitals is a key issue in next month's local elections. | more

16 April 2007 : Parliamentary Question

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Low Carbon Buildings Programme

Philip Dunne questions the Trade and Industry Secretary about household grants applied for under the Low Carbon Buildings Programme. | more

16 April 2007 : Parliamentary Question

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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. | more

16 April 2007 : Parliamentary Question

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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. | more

16 April 2007 : Parliamentary Question

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Departments: Databases

Philip Dunne questions the Work and Pensions Secretary about updating databases as a result of house moves. | more

16 April 2007 : Parliamentary Question

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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. | more

16 April 2007 : Parliamentary Question

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Departments: Databases

Philip Dunne asks the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government about updating databases as a result of house moves. | more

9 April 2007 : Article in Shropshire Star

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Lessons from Iran this Easter

The sight of our sailors and marines safely back with their families for Easter was excellent news. | more

3 April 2007 : News Release

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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." | more

2 April 2007 : Article in Shropshire Star

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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. | more

2 April 2007 : News Release

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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. | more

30 March 2007 : News Release

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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. | more

29 March 2007 : Parliamentary Question

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Prime Minister's Questions

Philip Dunne tackles the PM over medical treatment provided to troops returning from active duty overseas. | more

29 March 2007 : Parliamentary Question

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International Finance Facility for Immunisation

Philip Dunne calls on the Chancellor to include insulin availability in the international finance facility for immunisation programme. | more

28 March 2007 : Speech

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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. | more

28 March 2007 : News Release

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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. | more

28 March 2007 : Speech

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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. | more

28 March 2007 : Parliamentary Question

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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. | more

28 March 2007 : Parliamentary Question

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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. | more

 

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