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Parliamentary Diary
15 February 2008 :
Article for Markyate Monthly
In Westminster last month, local police joined thousands of off-duty police officers in a rally to protest against the Government's failure to honour the arbitration pay award.
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Nominate your favourite South Asian Restaurant for MPs' Tiffin Cup
8 February 2008 :
Press Release
Mike Penning sponsors local contest to find Hemel Hempstead constituency nomination for the annual Tiffin Cup.
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NHS Dentistry
5 February 2008 :
Parliamentary Debate
Mike Penning tackles the Government over its complacency on the issue of NHS dentists.
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Parliamentary Diary
1 February 2008 :
Article for Kings Langley Villager
I've had a busy start to the year...
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MP gives healthy living his vote of approval
28 January 2008 :
Press Release
Mike Penning had his Body Mass Index (BMI) measured at an event organised by Cancer Research UK in Parliament.
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MP marks Holocaust Memorial Day
25 January 2008 :
Press Release
Mike Penning signs Book of Commitment at House of Commons.
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Police Lobby
23 January 2008 :
Parliamentary Debate
Whilst thousands of off-duty police demonstrate outside the House of Commons, Mike Penning calls on the Home Secretary to make a statement.
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MP visits airport
21 January 2008 :
Press Release
Mike Penning raises residents' concerns with new Managing Director of Luton Airport.
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£14m promise for Buncefield - more 'smoke and mirrors' from the Government
19 January 2008 :
Press Release
Not much in the way of new money in £14m Buncefield recovery package
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MP condemns A&E closure as final date is published
16 January 2008 :
Press Release
"Don't have an accident in Hemel after 7th October", says Mike Penning.
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Attorney General agrees to inquiry
15 January 2008 :
Press Release
Attorney General, Baroness Scotland, has agreed to an inquiry into murder suspect's release on bail.
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Elderly Mentally Ill People
15 January 2008 :
Speech
Mike Penning winds up the debate on behalf of the Conservatives and raises his concerns about the closure of respite care centres.
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Parliamentary Diary
15 January 2008 :
Article for Markyate Monthly
I've had a busy start to the year...
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MP calls for investigation into murder suspect's bail
14 January 2008 :
Press Release
Mike Penning has written to the Attorney General calling for an investigation into why a police officer charged with murdering his wife was released on bail.
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58 minutes - "An insult to prison officers
10 January 2008 :
Press Release
Government rushes Bill through Parliament - "an insult to prison officers" says MP
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Buncefield
9 January 2008 :
Speech
Full text of Mike Penning's speech in the Buncefield debate at the House of Commons.
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MP praises Dexion pensioners' campaign in Parliament
7 January 2008 :
Press Release
Mike Penning congratulates the Dexion pensioners on the successful outcome of their campaign and calls on the Government to recognise the campaigners' achievement.
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MP questions Minister on Buncefield Inquiry
7 January 2008 :
Press Release
Mike Penning asks the Government when the Buncefield inquiry will be completed and who is paying for it?
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Parliamentary Diary
1 January 2008 :
Article for Kings Langley Villager
As we enter the New Year it is a good time to reflect on a couple of the highs and lows of the past 12 months.
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Mike Penning praises emergency services
18 December 2007 :
Press Release
Mike Penning was full of praise for fire crews and police for their handing of today's massive fire at Holywell Haulage.
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MP hosts reception for returning army heroes
17 December 2007 :
Press Release
Mike Penning has organised and hosted a House of Commons reception for 12 Mech Brigade on their return to UK from Afghanistan.
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MP presents prize to Christmas card competition winner
17 December 2007 :
Press Release
Mike Penning visited The Collett School to present the prize to the winner of his 2007 Christmas card competition.
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MP congratulates Dexion pensioners on campaign success
17 December 2007 :
Press Release
Mike Penning has congratulated the Dexion pension campaigners on securing a deal worth 90% of their lost pensions.
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Buncefield - 2 years on
15 December 2007 :
Article for Markyate Monthly
It is now two years since the devastating explosion and fire at Buncefield rocked our town and we are still awaiting the results of the investigation.
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MP support for police
14 December 2007 :
Press Release
Mike Penning supports police officers in the current pay negotiations with Government.
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Buncefield - the forgotten disaster
11 December 2007 :
Press Release
On the second anniversary of the Buncefield disaster, Mike Penning condemns the oil companies for pushing to reopen the site before victims have received compensation.
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Buncefield
6 December 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
Two years after the disaster, Mike Penning calls on the Government to tell us what is going to happen at Buncefield.
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Serjeant at Arms
6 December 2007 :
Speech
Mike Penning pays tribute to the retiring Serjeant at Arms, Peter Grant Peterkin.
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Cheap Alcohol (Health Consequences) Debate
6 December 2007 :
Speech
Mike Penning winds up the debate for the Conservatives and raises concerns that with the introduction of 24-hour licensing, the Government is sending mixed messages.
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Iraq
3 December 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
Mike Penning calls on the Secretary of State for Defence to guarantee that once we have reduced our troops in Iraq to 2,500 there will still be enough force protection should the situation deteriorate.
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Buncefield - 2 years on
1 December 2007 :
Article for Kings Langley Villager
It is now two years since the devastating explosion and fire at Buncefield rocked our town and we are still awaiting the results of the investigation.
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Mike Penning adopts a humpback whale under threat from Japanese harpoons
23 November 2007 :
Press Release
Mike Penning adopts humpback whale “Papoose” on its migratory journey to the Southern Ocean Sanctuary.
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HMRC data loss – a national scandal says MP
23 November 2007 :
Press Release
Mike Penning expressed his shock at the loss of data by HMRC and calls on constituents to remain vigilant.
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MPs join pensioner protesters outside Downing Street
22 November 2007 :
Press Release
Mike Penning joined SW Herts MP, David Gauke, and Dexion pensioners in a protest campaiging for compensation for the loss of their occupational pensions.
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Parliamentary Diary
15 November 2007 :
Article for Markyate Monthly
West Herts Hospitals Trust scores a double ‘WEAK’ in the Healthcare Commission’s Annual Health Check – for the second year running.
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Transport: Hertfordshire
14 November 2007 :
Parliametntary Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what recent assessment she has made of transport infrastructure needs in Hertfordshire.
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New Chief Exec for NHS Trust is welcome but the other Board members should still resign
8 November 2007 :
Press Release
Mike Penning welcomes appointment of stand-in Chief Exec, but repeats his call for all Board members of the failing Trust to resign.
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MP website awards
8 November 2007 :
Press Release
Mike Penning's parliamentary website is finalist in British Computer Society MP Website Awards.
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Parliamentary Diary
1 November 2007 :
Article for Kings Langley Villager
West Herts Hospitals Trust scores a double ‘WEAK’ in the Healthcare Commission’s Annual Health Check – for the second year running.
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Mike Penning condemns oil companies over Buncefield
26 October 2007 :
Press Release
Mike Penning has condemned the oil companies for putting pressure on the council to give permission to reopen the Buncefield Oil Depot before the HSE has published its report.
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Buncefield Inquiry
25 October 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
Mike Penning calls for the Secretary of State for Transport to explain why a report on the Buncefield explosion has still not been made public and condemns the oil companies for putting pressure on the local council to re-open the site.
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Local MPs and John Barnes support CCPR's 'Subs for Clubs' Sports Club Campaign
24 October 2007 :
Press Release
Hertfordshire MPs, Mike Penning and David Gauke, attended an event at Westminster yesterday to highlighting the CCPR's 'Subs for Clubs' campaign to support sports clubs.
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MP gives top tips for road safety
19 October 2007 :
Press Release
Mike Penning reminds children to be safe and be seen on winter roads.
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MP calls for Hospitals Trust Board to resign
18 October 2007 :
Press Release
Hemel MP, Mike Penning, has called for the resignations of all board members of the West Herts Hospitals Trust following today's publication of the Healthcare Commission's Annual Health Check.
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Parliamentary Diary
15 October 2007 :
Article for Markyate Monthly
I am delighted that the Appeal Court has doubled the sentences handed out to two paedophiles convicted of raping a 10 and 12 year old child respectively.
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Mike Penning welcomes paedophile sentences
12 October 2007 :
Press Release
Mike Penning welcomes the Appeal Court's decision to double the sentences handed out to two convicted paedophiles.
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Smaller hospitals under threat - Penning tells MPs
12 October 2007 :
Press Release
Penning warns MPs - your hospitals could end up like Hemel's.
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Smaller General Hospitals
10 October 2007 :
Speech
In his first speech as a Shadow Health Minister, Mike Penning winds up the debate for the Conservatives and highlights the closure of so many smaller hospitals in pursuit of 'big is beautiful'.
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MP congratulates Herts Police on 'good' rating
9 October 2007 :
Press Release
Mike Penning congratulates Hertfordshire Police on its assessment as 'good' by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary.
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Mike Penning visits DHL in Hemel Hempstead
9 October 2007 :
Press Release
Mike Penning visited DHL to find out how the company coped following the devastating Buncefield explosion.
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