Speeches and debates from the House of Commons

The Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families responds to the petition of residents of Little Gaddesden about free school transport to Tring School.  read more »

Mike Penning winds up a debate on the Health Bill and explains that he is against a ban of 'point of sale' tobacco advertising as there is no evidence to suggest it would reduce smoking but it would certainly be detrimental to the survival of small shops.  read more »

Mike Penning raises a Point of Order with the House of Commons Speaker concerning new rules that forbid school choirs to sing in Portcullis House at Christmas time.  read more »

Mike Penning takes the opportunity of Amir Khan's crowning as WBA light-welterweight world champion to invite a Government Minister to visit a local boxing club just starting up in Hemel Hempstead.  read more »

Mike Penning supports improved safety measures for school buses.  read more »

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.  read more »

Hemel Hempstead MP, Mike Penning, calls on Government to address empty property business rates for businesses that are involuntarily prevented from occupying their premises.  read more »

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.  read more »

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.  read more »

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