Speeches and debates from the House of Commons

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.  read more »

Mike Penning condemns the Lisbon treaty as a betrayal of the trust of the British public and calls for a referendum.  read more »

Mike Penning winds up the debate on behalf of the Conservatives and raises his concerns about the closure of respite care centres.  read more »

Full text of Mike Penning's speech in the Buncefield debate at the House of Commons.  read more »

Mike Penning pays tribute to the retiring Serjeant at Arms, Peter Grant Peterkin.  read more »

Mike Penning winds up the debate for the Conservatives and raises concerns that with the introduction of 24-hour licensing, the Government is sending mixed messages.  read more »

In his first speech as a Shadow Health Minister, Mike Penning winds up the debate for the Conservatives and highlights the closure of so many smaller hospitals in pursuit of 'big is beautiful'.  read more »

Mike Penning calls for support for the House of Lords' amendments to the Bill and for a broadening of the scope of the Young review to identify extra funding for pensioners such as the Dexion workers who lost their pensions.  read more »

During a debate on the future status of Kosovo, Mike Penning pays tribute to NATO forces and calls on the Government to put pressure on the US not to impose a solution on the Balkans but instead work towards a negotiated agreement.  read more »

Mike Penning makes a moving speech on behalf of the Dexion Pensioners and calls on MPs of all parties to support the 'lifeboat' amendment to the Pensions Bill.  read more »