Speeches and debates from the House of Commons
- Speech11th November 2009
Mike Penning criticises the Government's handling of the Bill in respect to the sale of tobacco from vending machines. read more »
- Parliamentary Question Time6th November 2009
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 »
- Speech5th November 2009
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 »
- Speech3rd November 2009
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 »
- Speech29th October 2009
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 »
- Parliamentary Question Time29th October 2009
Mike Penning calls for a meeting the DEFRA Minister to discuss ongoing PFOS contamination around Buncefield. read more »
- Parliamentary Question Time29th October 2009
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 »
- Speech14th October 2009
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 »
- Speech13th October 2009
The Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families responds to the petition of residents of Little Gaddesden about free school transport to Tring School. read more »
- Speech12th October 2009
Mike Penning winds up a debate on the Health Bill and explains that he is against a ban of 'point of sale' tobacco advertising as there is no evidence to suggest it would reduce smoking but it would certainly be detrimental to the survival of small shops. read more »
