Mike Penning's dedicated Charities of the Year for 2007/08 are DENS and Hope for Children.
Road Safety (Hertfordshire)
7 May 2008 :
Parliamentary Debate
Mike Penning presents a petition to Parliament calling for a pedestrian crossing and traffic calming system at Lower Road bridge in Nash Mills.
| more
Sitar Restaurant wins local nomination for Tiffin Cup, Kings Langley's Cinnamon Lounge is runner-up
2 May 2008 :
Press Release
Mike Penning presents certificates to winning and runner-up restaurants of local round of MPs' "Best South Asian Restaurant" competition.
| more
Finance Bill: Collective enfranchisement by leaseholders
29 April 2008 :
Speech
Mike Penning supports a Conservative amendment to remove an ambiguity in the wording of the Bill which can cause leaseholders to be overcharged stamp duty when they purchase the freehold.
| more
Finance Bill: Penalties for errors
29 April 2008 :
Parliamentary Debate
Mike Penning condemns the Government for a sham consultation over introducing a single penalty regime for incorrect tax returns and is concerned at a 'Henry VIII clause' - essentially enabling legislation to be amended without Parliamentary scrutiny.
| more
Primary Care Trusts (Exceptional Cases)
29 April 2008 :
Speech
Mike Penning calls on the Government to address the disparity that arises when different PCTs respond to exceptional cases where clinicians request a treatment that is not ordinarily provided.
| more
Mike Penning meets Albanian Health Minister
28 April 2008 :
Photo
Mike Penning meets Albanian Health Minister, Nard Ndoka, at Westminster.
| more
Pensions Bill
22 April 2008 :
Speech
Mike Penning raises Dexion pensioners' concerns about the promised compensation with regard to taxation of the lump sum, the situation of widows who have lost their loved ones during the battle for compensation and those who have been receiving benefits.
| more
Mike Penning attends 'Welcome Home' reception for 52 Brigade
21 April 2008 :
Photo
Mike Penning joined other MPs from the All Party Parliamentary Group for the Army at a House of Commons 'Welcome Home' reception for 52 Brigade on their return from Afghanistan.
| more
Fridays 4 - 6pm. To make an appointment, please call the office.
School Visits
If you would like to arrange a visit to the Houses of Parliament for your school, contact Mike Penning's office on 01442 450444. To find out more about Parliament, visit Parliament's education website www.explore.parliament.uk
