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Archive 1

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MP calls for reinstatement of dental inspections in school.

23 June 2009 : News

Given that thousands of children do not have access to an NHS dentist, Mike Penning has called for a reinstatment of dental inspections in schools. | more

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Business Rates debate

15 June 2009 : Speech

Mike Penning calls on the Government to address the effect of scrapping of empty property rates relief on businesses affected by the Buncefield explosion. | more

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MP condemns Courts Service incompetence

8 June 2009 : Press Release

Mike Penning has condemned the incompetence of the Courts Service that left Daniel Sonnex free to brutally murder two French students. | more

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Public Analysts Service

2 June 2009 : Speech

Mike Penning winds up a debate on the threat to the future of the Public Analysts Service who provide analytical results on the quality and safety of food. | more

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MP supports Kings Langley School at UK Rock Challenge

29 May 2009 : Press Release

Mike Penning joined Kings Langley School at the UK Rock Challenge Southern Regional Finals at The Guildhall, Portsmouth on Thursday evening (28th). | more

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'Kids Zoo' visits House of Commons

29 May 2009 : Press Release

Mike Penning welcomed 'Kids Zoo' - a Gadebridge youth club for younger children to the Houses of Parliament this week. | more

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Mike Penning MP presents badges to over 70 veterans

22 May 2009 : Press Release

Mike Penning presented badges to over 70 veterans at a ceremony held at the British Legion Club. | more

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MP plays at Twickenham to support Cystic Fibrosis Trust

15 May 2009 : Press Release

Mike Penning played for the Commons & Lords RUFC at Twickenham and helped raise £20,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. | more

MP supports Corfu Channel veterans

13 May 2009 : Press Release

Mike Penning arranged for a meeting with Veterans Minister Kevan Jones MP for constituent, 'Jack' Dobby, veteran of the Corfu Channel Incident to fight for a UK memorial for those who lost their lives. | more

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NHS Dentistry Crisis

13 May 2009 : Parliamentary Debate

Mike Penning calls for a Parliamentary debate on the crisis in NHS dentistry. | more

Swine Flu debate

13 May 2009 : Speech

Mike Penning winds up a wide-ranging debate on 'swine flu' and calls for clear leadership and easy access to information should the situation develop. He also highlights the importance of better out-of-hours GP services which can currently be confusing. | more

MP congratulates local 'Tiffin Cup' winners

11 May 2009 : Press Release

Mike Penning has presented certificates to the winners and runners-up of the local round of the 'Tiffin Cup'. | more

Green Energy (Definition and Promotion) Bill

8 May 2009 : Speech

In a speech in support of the Green Energy Bill, Mike Penning pays tribute to the pioneering work being done in this country and highlights the work of RES based just outside his constituency. | more

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Mike Penning leads Parliamentary debate on sixth-form funding fiasco

6 May 2009 : Press Release

Mike Penning has today led a debate on the ongoing fiasco where some schools in Hertfordshire had their sixth-form funding cut by over £100,000 just days before the start of the financial year and many still don't know how they stand. | more

Penning supports Green Energy Bill

6 May 2009 : Press Release

Mike Penning is supporting a Private Member's Bill promoting green energy through small scale renewable and sustainable sources. | more

MP welcomes Gurkha settlement vote

30 April 2009 : Press Release

Mike Penning MP welcomed the Government defeat over its Gurkha settlement policy - but warns, "we're not there yet". | more

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MP challenges Minister over threatened college redevelopment

30 April 2009 : Press Release

Mike Penning MP called for meeting with Government Minister to discuss changes in West Herts College capital programme which threatens redevelopment of Dacorum campus. | more

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MP calls for Commons debate on Equitable Life

30 April 2009 : Press Release

Mike Penning has called for a debate on compensation for victims of the near-collapse of Equitable Life. | more

MP calls on Secretary of State to meet local school heads

28 April 2009 : Press Release

Mike Penning MP calls for explanation on sixth-form funding cuts. | more

"Good news for our retained firefighters" says MP

28 April 2009 : Press Release

Mike Penning MP has welcomed news that EU talks aimed at scrapping Britain's opt-out of the working time directive have collapsed. | more

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Defence Statement: Strategic review of reserves

28 April 2009 : Parliamentary Debate

Responding to a Government statement on the disbandment of TA signals units - with the loss of over 2,000 soldiers - Mike Penning calls for more effort to find a way to keep those soldiers in the TA. | more

MP donates pay increase to charity

17 April 2009 : Press Release

Mike Penning to donate his 2.3% pay rise to his 'Charity of the Year' the Hemel branch of the Royal British Legion. | more

MP condemns Government sixth form funding blunder

17 April 2009 : Press Release

Mike Penning has condemned the Government for backtracking on funding awards granted to local colleges and schools with sixth forms. | more

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Motor Neurone Disease

31 March 2009 : Speech

Mike Penning winds up a debate on the availability of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) for MND sufferers which can greatly alleviate sleep disturbance and prolong life. He criticizes NICE for the delays in setting up a study of the use of NIV. | more

Highways Agency acts on MP complaint

30 March 2009 : Press Release

The Highways Agency has painted over the letter "A&E" after bungled signs installed at M1 junction 8. | more

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MP calls for M1 A&E signs explanation

26 March 2009 : Parliamentary Debate

Mike Penning calls for Secretary of State for Transport to explain new signs at M1 Junction 8 directing people to the non-existant A&E at Hemel Hospital. | more

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MP welcomes ruling on Buncefield liabiltiy

20 March 2009 : Press Release

Mike Penning welcomed the ruling on Buncefield liability and called on Total to pay all outstanding compensation to local residents and businesses as soon as possible. | more

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MP calls for Parliamentary debate on hospital closures

20 March 2009 : Press Release

Mike Penning has called for a House of Commons debate on the closure of health facilities around the country. | more

Health Inequalities debate

18 March 2009 : Speech

Mike Penning winds up a debate on health inequalities and supports calls for the acute medical care and public health budgets to be separated so that public health spending doesn't suffer. | more

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Letter to the Gazette

17 March 2009 : News

Mike Penning has written an open letter to the Hemel Hempstead Gazette expressing his anger and frustration at the closure of the A&E and acute services at Hemel hospital. | more

MP congratulates Hemel research scientist

13 March 2009 : Press Release

Mike Penning has congratulated Hemel research scientist, Sue-Ann Watson, who was awarded a £1,000 prize as runner-up in a poster competition sponsored by the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee. | more

MP condemns closure of A&E

12 March 2009 : Press Release

Mike Penning has condemned the closure of Hemel hospital's A&E. | more

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MP stands up for retained firefighters

11 March 2009 : Press Release

Speaking in the House of Commons, Mike Penning tells of his concern for the firefighting capability in this country should the EU plan to axe the Working Time Directive opt-out go ahead. | more

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European Working Time Directive: Fire Service

10 March 2009 : Speech

Mike Penning condemns EU proposals to scrap the opt-out of the European Working Time Directive and the devastating affect it would have on firefighting capability in this country. | more

Mike Penning presented badges to over 60 veterans

6 March 2009 : Press Release

Mike Penning presented badges to 64 armed forces veterans at the British Legion Club on Thursday. | more

Small Business Rate Relief (Automatic Payment) Bill

6 March 2009 : Speech

Mike Penning supports a Private Member's Bill to make the payment of Business Rate Relief to small businesses automatic and raises problems faced by businesses whose premises were destroyed by Buncefield still having to pay rates. | more

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MP condemns oil companies for putting profits before safety

5 March 2009 : Press Release

Mike Penning has condemned oil companies for pushing ahead with reopening their operations at Buncefield. | more

Mike Penning launches search for 'Best South Asian Restaurant' in Hemel Hempstead constituency

5 March 2009 : Press Release

Mike Penning will nominate one restaurant to represent the Hemel Hempstead constituency in the Tiffin Cup 2009. | more

Mike Penning welcomes 'Desert Rats' back from Iraq

3 March 2009 : Press Release

Hemel Hempstead MP, Mike Penning joined MPs from all parties to welcome 7 Armoured Brigade on their return from Iraq. | more

MP highlights practical advice for homeowners as repossessions rise

3 March 2009 : Press Release

Mike Penning has launched a Repossession Advice Pack for homeowners worried about meeting mortgage repayments. | more

'The Big No!' letters delivered to 10 Downing Street

27 February 2009 : Press Release

Mike Penning led campaigners to deliver over 1,000 letters from Hemel residents calling on Gordon Brown to step in to save Hemel hospital. | more

Penning visits CAB

26 February 2009 : Press Release

Mike Penning visited Hemel Citizen's Advice Bureau to see how they will cope with the expected increase in demand for advice. | more

Urgent Care Centre not up to the job and causing confusion

25 February 2009 : Press Release

Mike Penning raises concerns that the replacement for the A&E; will lead to confusion for Hemel's residents. | more

MP supports 'Honest Food Campaign'

25 February 2009 : Press Release

Mike Penning joins calls to change the law to end misleading labelling in shops and supermarkets. | more

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Further delays for new Watford Hospital

24 February 2009 : Press Release

Health chiefs have confirmed this week that the proposed redevelopment of Watford General Hospital will not now be completed until 2016 at the earliest. | more

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