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Dentists
1 March 2006 :
Parliamentary Debate
During a debate in the House of Commons, Mike Penning raises concerns that 30 million people in this country do not have access to an NHS dentist.
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The smoking ban – and why I voted for it
1 March 2006 :
Article for Kings Langley Villager
On 14th February Members of Parliament voted to ban smoking from all pubs, clubs and restaurants in England from the summer of 2007.
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Departmental Resource Accounts
27 February 2006 :
Parliamentary Quesiton
Mike Penning asks the Foreign Secretary about the out of date consular vignettes written off in the 2004-05 Resource Accounts.
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Local GP’s asked their view on Birth Centre
26 February 2006 :
Press Release
Mike Penning asks 15 local GP practices for their views
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Mike Penning MP supports local Abbeyfield society
24 February 2006 :
Press Release
Mike Penning visited Abbeyfield houses in the Old Town and Leverstock Green. Residents call for a pedestrian crossing on Bedmond Road.
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Mike Penning MP impressed by The Paper Trail
24 February 2006 :
Press Release
On Friday 24th February, Mike Penning visited The Paper Trail Project at “The Cottage” and at Frogmore Mill, Apsley.
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Mike Penning MP visits local Christian group.
24 February 2006 :
Press Release
Mike Penning visited New Horizons Christian Fellowship and WorldShapers Academy at Woodhall Farm
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Mike Penning MP welcomes M1 road widening scheme but describes the piloting of the car-sharing lane as “bonkers”.
24 February 2006 :
Press Release
Mike attended the a Highways Authority exhibition at the Holiday Inn, Markyate on the M1 widening scheme and car-sharing pilot to be implemented on the same section of the M1.
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Undamaged part of Buncefield Depot will not open before inquiry concluded
21 February 2006 :
Press Release
Mike Penning attended a meeting at Dacorum Civic Centre with John Prescott and other interested groups to consider the financial implications of the Buncefield disaster.
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Mike Penning will be holding a “walk-in” surgery at Leverstock Green.
21 February 2006 :
Press Release
In addition to his usual appointment surgeries, Mike Penning MP and local ward Councillors will be holding a “walk-in” surgery at Leverstock Green Village Hall at 10am to 1pm on Saturday 25th February.
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Mike Penning thanks WRVS
20 February 2006 :
Press Release
Mike Penning met with WRVS volunteers at a “thank you” coffee morning in Leverstock Green on Friday, 17th February.
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Mike Penning visits Salvation Army.
20 February 2006 :
Press Release
Mike Penning MP visits the Salvation Army and calls for tough action against anyone selling alcohol to underage youths.
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CSA to be scrapped
13 February 2006 :
Press Release
Mike Penning condemns the long-term failures of the Child Support Agency and raises concerns that the review announced by the Work and Pensions Secretary will cause more anguish for parents.
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“Limit Luton Airport” Campaign
13 February 2006 :
Article for Markyate Monthly
I have linked up Peter Lilley and David Gauke, MPs for the neighbouring constituencies of Hitchin & Harpenden and South West Herts, to launch a campaign to limit the expansion of Luton Airport.
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MP Calls for Planning Guidance following Buncefield fire
10 February 2006 :
Press Release
Mike Penning calls for the Health & Safety Executive to issue guidance to planning departments.
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MP Calls for Dexion Compensation Payouts
7 February 2006 :
Press Release
Mike Penning continues his fight for Dexion workers to receive compensation from the Financial Assistance Scheme
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Financial Assistance Scheme
6 February 2006 :
Parliamentary Debate
Mike Penning asks the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions when Dexion pensioners are likely to receive compensation through the financial assistance scheme?
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Mike Penning supports Whizz-kids and Childhood First
3 February 2006 :
Press Release
Mike Penning has put forward a motion in the House of Commons supporting the Members of Parliament and their staff who are taking part in a three-legged race for charity.
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David Cameron visits Buncefield
3 February 2006 :
Press Release
Today, Mike Penning took Conservative leader, David Cameron, to visit Buncefield to see the devastation resulting from the explosion on 11 December 2005.
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Fly the Flag
1 February 2006 :
Article for Kings Langley Villager
On 18th January I tabled an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons that states:
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Mike Penning launches petition against the proposed expansion of Luton Airport
30 January 2006 :
Press Release
Mike Penning has joined other local MPs to fight the proposed expansion at Luton Airport
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Health and Social Care Services
30 January 2006 :
Parliamentary Debate
During a debate on health and social care services in the House of Commons, Mike Penning calls for the cuts to services at Hemel Hempstead hospital to be reversed.
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Mike Penning calls for the reintroduction of “The Royal Tournament”
27 January 2006 :
Press Release
Mike Penning, continues his “fly the flag” theme with a call for the reintroduction of “The Royal Tournament”.
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Mike Penning supports calls for more Government funding for Children’s Hospices
27 January 2006 :
Press Release
Mike Penning, has lent his support to a motion calling for a greater degree of Government funding for children’s hospices.
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MP Released from Jail
23 January 2006 :
Press Release
Mike Penning has served his time at HMP The Mount, Bovingdon.
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Fly the Union Flag
19 January 2006 :
Press Release
Mike Penning, calls for the Union Flag to be flown from public buildings daily.
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Mike Penning elected to Executive of 1922 Committee
19 January 2006 :
Press Release
Mike Penning, has been elected to the Executive of the 1922 Committee of backbench Conservative MPs.
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Financial Crisis in Hertfordshire Hospitals
16 January 2006 :
Parliamentary Debate
During a debate in the House of Commons, Mike Penning condemns the fact that cuts are being made as a result of financial mismanagement rather than clinical need.
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Hospitals (Hertfordshire)
16 January 2006 :
Parliamentary Debate
During a debate in the House of Commons, Mike Penning asks what is the point of opening new units, if the Government are closing exisiting units in order to fund them?
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MP refreshes his life-saving skills
13 January 2006 :
Press Release
Mike Penning supports a British Heart Foundation drive to train people in emergency life-saving skills.
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Chairman appointed to Buncefield Inquiry
13 January 2006 :
Press Release
Mike Penning, welcomes the appointment of Lord Newton as Chairman to the Buncefield Disaster Inquiry.
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MP calls for “Life” to mean “Life”
13 January 2006 :
Press Release
Mike Penning, calls for a Parliamentary debate on Judges’ Sentencing.
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MP visits School
13 January 2006 :
Press Release
Mike Penning, visits art competition winners at The Collett School.
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Buncefield - One Month On
13 January 2006 :
Article published in Markyate Monthly
It is over a month since the explosion at Buncefield Oil Depot woke up the people Markyate and a large part of southern England. With the passage of time, we can now reflect and assess the impact of this disaster.
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Judges' Sentencing
12 January 2006 :
Business of the House
Mike Penning calls for a debate on judges' sentencing decisions in light of a 12 year sentence handed out for the rape of a 10-week-old child.
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MP's Drop-in Surgery
11 January 2006 :
Press Release
Mike Penning will be holding a special drop-in surgery at Woodhall Farm in response to requests relating to the Buncefield disaster. This is in addition to his regular surgeries.
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MP moves office to Town Centre
6 January 2006 :
Press Release
New town centre office of MP, Mike Penning, gives easier access to constituents
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Merry Christmas
23 December 2005 :
News
Mike Penning sends Christmas greetings to the people of the Hemel Hempstead constituency.
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MP Gives Cautious Welcome to Buncefield Inquiry.
20 December 2005 :
Press Release
Mike Penning MP welcomes the Health & Safety Executive Inquiry into the Buncefield disaster.
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MP Thanks Emergency Services
16 December 2005 :
Press Release
In an Open Letter, Mike Penning thanks the emergency services, local authorities and volunteers for their magnificent work since the Buncefield disaster.
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Government Minister visits Buncefield
15 December 2005 :
News
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Mike Penning met with Jim Fitzpatrick MP, a Government Minister at the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, on his visit to Buncefield Oil Depot.
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Let’s Look After Our Own When Disaster Strikes
15 December 2005 :
Article Published in Daily Express
It has been a rough old year for the world. Disasters have claimed the lives of tens of thousands of people and whole cities have been erased from the map
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MP Praises Emergency Services and Local People
14 December 2005 :
Article for The Hemel Hempstead Gazette
Mike Penning MP looks back at the first 72 hours after oil depot explosion and raises concerns about the long recovery ahead – long after the TV crews have left town.
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MP meets with Airport Management
14 December 2005 :
Article published in Markyate Monthly
Last Friday, before the disaster occurred at Buncefield and this week turned into the busiest week of my Parliamentary life so far, local Councillor Bert Chapman and I attended a meeting with Luton Airport management to discuss the problems of low flying
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Commons Sketch
13 December 2005 :
Article in The Telegraph
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MP Praises Local People
12 December 2005 :
Press Release
Mike Penning today praised the work of the emergency services and local people in their response to the devastating explosion that took place at Buncefield Oil Depot early yesterday morning.
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Oil Depot Explosion (Hemel Hempstead)
12 December 2005 :
Speech
Mike Penning praises the fire services and emergency services in a speech following John Prescott's statement in the House of Commons.
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Identity Fraud
8 December 2005 :
Parliamentary Debate
Mike Penning calls for a House of Commons debate on the problems of identity fraud.
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Hercules Crash (Board of Inquiry)
8 December 2005 :
Parliamentary Debate
During a debate on the Hercules Crash (Board of Inquiry), Mike Penning calls for fuel tank inerting systems to be fitted to older aircraft.
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Monopoly money needed to buy Whitehall
7 December 2005 :
Article in The Telegraph
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