
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.
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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.
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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.
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MP condemns 48 hour per week limit for retained firefighters
12 February 2009 :
Press Release
Mike Penning MP has condemned European Parliament proposals to abolish the opt-out of the working time directive.
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Buncefield
11 December 2008 :
Parliamentary Question
On the the publication of the report of the Buncefield Inquiry, Mike Penning asks which Government Department will have responsibility from now on and calls for a statement from a Minister from that Department.
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Buncefield
10 December 2008 :
Parliamentary Debate
As the Buncefield Inquiry draws to a close and the incident falls out of the remit of the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Mike Penning calls on the Government to announce which Minister is now responsible.
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Mike Penning meets up with Dexion campaigners
8 December 2008 :
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Mike Penning meets up with Dexion campaigners
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Mike Penning condemns PCT management wage bill increase
18 November 2008 :
Press Release
Responding to figures revealed in a reply to a written question to the Secretary of State for Health, Mike Penning condemns the increase in wage bill for managers at West Herts PCT.
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Buncefield
13 November 2008 :
Parliamentary Question
Mike Penning raises a point of order in the House of Commons calling for a statement on the Buncefield situation.
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Council Tax Benefits: Hertfordshire
6 November 2008 :
Written Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many people he estimates were (a) eligible for and (b) in receipt of council tax benefit in (i) Hemel Hempstead and (ii) Hertfordshire in each year since 1997.
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