Speeches

Philip pressed the Chief Secretary to admit that the increase in winter fuel payment, on which she laid much emphasis, would only be for one year.  read more »

During the Chancellor's Statement on the new Bank of England facility for banks, Philip established that this would be a covert facility through his question to the Chancellor.  read more »

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.  read more »

Philip Dunne highlights his concerns that the closure of post offices threatens access to financial services for rural communities.  read more »

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.  read more »

Philip Dunne criticises the Chancellor for failing to mention Northern Rock in his Budget speech - particularly as he could have used the opportunity to explain how it would be treated in the public accounts.  read more »

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.  read more »

Philip Dunne challenges the Chief Secretary to the Treasury over the position of Granite in the nationalisation of Northern Rock.  read more »

Philip Dunne pursues his concerns about Granite and the nationalisation of Northern Rock.  read more »

In a debate on the Bill to establish a new unitary authority in Shropshire, Philip Dunne argues the democratic case against it.  read more »