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31 March 2008 : Speech On the day that Northern Rock published its annual report and business plan, Philip Dunne questions the FSA's inaction in the months preceding the crisis and also about the treatment of preference shareholders in any compensation payout. | more |
18 March 2008 : Speech Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation Philip Dunne speaks in the Budget debate and raises his concerns that the Chancellor is in denial of events surrounding the country and has failed to put in place measures to ensure the UK is in a good position to weather the financial storm. | more |
10 March 2008 : Speech Northern Rock and Banking Reform Philip Dunne looks at lessons to be learned from the run on Northern Rock and compares how the Government has managed the crisis with similar situations in the recent past. | more |
19 February 2008 : Speech Northern Rock nationalisation debate During the debate on Northern Rock, Philip Dunne raises his concerns about the implications of nationalisation - most specifically about the impact on Granite. | more |
19 February 2008 : Speech Shropshire Unitary Local Government orders debate In a debate on the Bill to establish a new unitary authority in Shropshire, Philip Dunne argues the democratic case against it. | more |
8 January 2008 : Speech Philip Dunne initiates a debate about the impact on the agricultural economy of new regulations governing nitrate vulnerable zones. | more |
12 December 2007 : Speech Philip Dunne outlines a catalogue of poor decision making by the Government during the crisis and examines the LibDem case for nationalisation. | more |
28 November 2007 : Speech 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. | more |
15 November 2007 : Speech Speaking in a debate on Financial Inclusion, Philip Dunne emphasised the vital importance of the Post Office network in providing access to financial services. | more |
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. | more |
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. | more |
9 October 2007 : Speech Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill Philip Dunne fears that the Bill fails to tackle the increase in violent crime and calls for more stringent sentencing for carrying a gun or knife. The Government also needs to address prison overcrowding and provide better drug rehabilitation facilities. | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
1 May 2007 : Speech 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 : Speech 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 |
23 April 2007 : Speech 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 |
19 April 2007 : Speech 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 |
17 April 2007 : Speech Philip Dunne makes a speech in the House of Commons' confidence debate on the Chancellor's pension tax grab. | more |
28 March 2007 : Speech 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 : Speech Philip Dunne highlights small business concerns about tax and excessive regulation and in particular the increase in the small companies corporation tax rate. | more |
21 March 2007 : Speech Philip Dunne puts the case against the government proposals for a unitary authority for Shropshire. | 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 : 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 |
8 January 2007 : Speech Statistics and Registration Service Bill Philip Dunne broadly welcomes the Statistics and Registration Service Bill, which will create a Statistics Board to oversee production of impartial official statistics, but is concerned that Ministers will retain too much control for true independence. | more |
7 December 2006 : Speech Philip Dunne make a speech in the House of Commons calling for local authorities to be given more control over planning issues to address housing need. | more |