Mike Penning MP - Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead

Markyate Monthly Article, February 2009

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Parliamentary Diary - Retained Firefighters debate

I took part in a debate on Wednesday (11th Feb) about possible changes to the hours that retained firefighters are permitted to work. read more »

Markyate Monthly Article, January 2009

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New Year Message

2009 looks set to be a difficult year for our country and I am acutely aware that many people may be worried about what it may bring. read more »

Markyate Monthly Article, December 2008

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Celebrating the work of the Land Army

I thoroughly enjoyed the World War II themed Women’s Land Army Tea Party and meeting with ladies who served. read more »

Markyate Monthly Article, November 2008

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Parliamentary Diary

At time of writing we have just learned that the Government has finally agreed to award the Post Office Card Account – an account allowing customers to collect benefit payments - contract to the Post Office. read more »

Markyate Monthly Article, October 2008

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Parliamentary Diary
Total UK climbdown over Buncefield

Good news from the Buncefield liability trial. I am delighted that Total UK has withdrawn the ludicrous defence that it is not responsible for damage caused beyond a radius of 451 metres from the depot’s pump pad area. read more »

Markyate Monthly Article, September 2008

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My role as Shadow Minister for Health

With the House of Commons in recess, I thought now would be a good time to update you on my work as Shadow Minister for Health. read more »

Markyate Monthly Article, August 2008

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Charity of the Year - The Royal British Legion

Since my election in 2005, I have nominated one (or sometimes two!) ‘MP’s Charity of the Year’. I am very proud to say that this year I have selected the Royal British Legion. read more »

Markyate Monthly Article, July 2008

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Parliamentary Diary
Injured Soldiers

Every Thursday we have Business Questions. This is where the Leader of the House sets out Parliament’s business for the forthcoming week. read more »