Speeches and debates from the House of Commons

Mike Penning calls for a Government statement following press reports that a man has been arrested in connection with the death of Captain Robert Nairac whose body has been missing in Northern Ireland for over 30 years.  read more »

Mike Penning winds up a debate on the Health Select Committee's inquiry into health inequalities and highlights the committee's criticism of the lack of joined-up government on the subject.  read more »

Mike Penning criticises the Government's handling of the Bill in respect to the sale of tobacco from vending machines.  read more »

Mike Penning calls on the Leader of the House to retract remarks that there have been no cuts in the NHS under Labour - quoting the closure of the A&E, maternity unit and other departments at Hemel.  read more »

Winding up the debate on behalf of the Opposition, Mike Penning calls on the Government to announce an independent review to assess the individual needs of all thalidomide victims immediately.  read more »

During a debate on the Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill, Mike Penning supports calls for the Government to clarify which bodies and organisations are considered part of the Civil Service for the purposes of this Bill.  read more »

Mike Penning calls for a meeting the DEFRA Minister to discuss ongoing PFOS contamination around Buncefield.  read more »

In a debate on Fireworks Safety, Mike Penning opposes the outright ban on the retail sale of fireworks but calls for enforceable legislation to be introduced to prevent the sale of certain types of multi-launchers and the proxy sale of fireworks to children.  read more »

Mike Penning calls for a Commons debate on CRB checks and cites several cases where malicious accusations have remained on a persons CRB record and cannot be removed blighting their career prospects.  read more »

Mike Penning winds up the debate on behalf of the Conservatives and outlines the importance of access to NHS dentists, especially for children.  read more »