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MP supports Kings Langley School at UK Rock Challenge
29 May 2009
Mike Penning joined Kings Langley School at the UK Rock Challenge Southern Regional Finals at The Guildhall, Portsmouth on Thursday evening (28th).
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'Kids Zoo' visits House of Commons
29 May 2009
Mike Penning welcomed 'Kids Zoo' - a Gadebridge youth club for younger children to the Houses of Parliament this week.
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Mike Penning MP presents badges to over 70 veterans
22 May 2009
Mike Penning presented badges to over 70 veterans at a ceremony held at the British Legion Club.
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MP plays at Twickenham to support Cystic Fibrosis Trust
15 May 2009
Mike Penning played for the Commons & Lords RUFC at Twickenham and helped raise £20,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
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MP supports Corfu Channel veterans
13 May 2009
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.
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MP congratulates local 'Tiffin Cup' winners
11 May 2009
Mike Penning has presented certificates to the winners and runners-up of the local round of the 'Tiffin Cup'.
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Mike Penning leads Parliamentary debate on sixth-form funding fiasco
6 May 2009
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.
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Penning supports Green Energy Bill
6 May 2009
Mike Penning is supporting a Private Member's Bill promoting green energy through small scale renewable and sustainable sources.
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MP welcomes Gurkha settlement vote
30 April 2009
Mike Penning MP welcomed the Government defeat over its Gurkha settlement policy - but warns, "we're not there yet".
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MP challenges Minister over threatened college redevelopment
30 April 2009
Mike Penning MP called for meeting with Government Minister to discuss changes in West Herts College capital programme which threatens redevelopment of Dacorum campus.
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MP calls for Commons debate on Equitable Life
30 April 2009
Mike Penning has called for a debate on compensation for victims of the near-collapse of Equitable Life.
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MP calls on Secretary of State to meet local school heads
28 April 2009
Mike Penning MP calls for explanation on sixth-form funding cuts.
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"Good news for our retained firefighters" says MP
28 April 2009
Mike Penning MP has welcomed news that EU talks aimed at scrapping Britain's opt-out of the working time directive have collapsed.
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MP donates pay increase to charity
17 April 2009
Mike Penning to donate his 2.3% pay rise to his 'Charity of the Year' the Hemel branch of the Royal British Legion.
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MP condemns Government sixth form funding blunder
17 April 2009
Mike Penning has condemned the Government for backtracking on funding awards granted to local colleges and schools with sixth forms.
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Highways Agency acts on MP complaint
30 March 2009
The Highways Agency has painted over the letter "A&E" after bungled signs installed at M1 junction 8.
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MP welcomes ruling on Buncefield liabiltiy
20 March 2009
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.
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MP calls for Parliamentary debate on hospital closures
20 March 2009
Mike Penning has called for a House of Commons debate on the closure of health facilities around the country.
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MP congratulates Hemel research scientist
13 March 2009
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.
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MP condemns closure of A&E
12 March 2009
Mike Penning has condemned the closure of Hemel hospital's A&E.
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MP stands up for retained firefighters
11 March 2009
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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Mike Penning presented badges to over 60 veterans
6 March 2009
Mike Penning presented badges to 64 armed forces veterans at the British Legion Club on Thursday.
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MP condemns oil companies for putting profits before safety
5 March 2009
Mike Penning has condemned oil companies for pushing ahead with reopening their operations at Buncefield.
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Mike Penning launches search for 'Best South Asian Restaurant' in Hemel Hempstead constituency
5 March 2009
Mike Penning will nominate one restaurant to represent the Hemel Hempstead constituency in the Tiffin Cup 2009.
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Mike Penning welcomes 'Desert Rats' back from Iraq
3 March 2009
Hemel Hempstead MP, Mike Penning joined MPs from all parties to welcome 7 Armoured Brigade on their return from Iraq.
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MP highlights practical advice for homeowners as repossessions rise
3 March 2009
Mike Penning has launched a Repossession Advice Pack for homeowners worried about meeting mortgage repayments.
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'The Big No!' letters delivered to 10 Downing Street
27 February 2009
Mike Penning led campaigners to deliver over 1,000 letters from Hemel residents calling on Gordon Brown to step in to save Hemel hospital.
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Penning visits CAB
26 February 2009
Mike Penning visited Hemel Citizen's Advice Bureau to see how they will cope with the expected increase in demand for advice.
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Urgent Care Centre not up to the job and causing confusion
25 February 2009
Mike Penning raises concerns that the replacement for the A&E; will lead to confusion for Hemel's residents.
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MP supports 'Honest Food Campaign'
25 February 2009
Mike Penning joins calls to change the law to end misleading labelling in shops and supermarkets.
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