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Sir Mike Penning backs increases to awards payable to people with diseases resulting from exposure to asbestos and coal dust

6th February 2019

Sir Mike Penning backs legislation to increase the value of lump sum awards payable under the Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) Act 1979 and the diffuse mesothelioma scheme and asks why these increases are not automatic but need legislation in the House of Commons.

Sir Mike Penning calls for more money for non-league football

31st January 2019

Sir Mike Penning calls for more money from the premiership to support non-league football.

Sir Mike Penning calls for protection for service veterans against future prosecutions

31st January 2019

Sir Mike Penning calls for protection for service veterans who served in Northern Ireland through the ’70s against future prosecutions for incidents that were investigated decades ago.

Sir Mike Penning calls for a change in the law so that a Member of Parliament convicted of a crime and imprisoned cannot continue as an MP

31st January 2019

Sir Mike Penning calls for MPs who are convicted of a crime and imprisoned to lose their position as a Member of Parliament citing that if it was a police officer who was convicted they would lose their pensions and everything.

Sir Mike Penning speaks in the Brexit debate

13th January 2019

Sir Mike Penning speaks in the debate on the Withdrawal Agreement and explains that he cannot support the deal because of the Northern Ireland backstop and he will not support for anything that does not protect the Union.

Sir Mike Penning calls for better support for parents when a child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes

12th December 2018

Speaking in a debate on diabetes, Sir Mike Penning highlights the importance of early diagnosis and the need for better support for parents when a child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

Sir Mike Penning calls for review of £77,000 limit on discounts for Right to Buy

10th December 2018

Sir Mike Penning calls for review of £77,000 limit on discounts for Right to Buy which just does not work in areas in the south-east.

Sir Mike Penning urges Prime Minister to continue to work to improve the withdrawal agreement

22nd November 2018

Following the Prime Minister’s statement on the political declaration for the UK’s future relationship with the EU, Sir Mike Penning urges the Prime Minister to continue to work to improve the withdrawal agreement to address concerns - especially in relation to the Northern Ireland backstop.

Sir Mike Penning praises Jobcentre staff

19th November 2018

Sir Mike Penning praises Jobcentre staff and workers for who have brought down the unemployment levels.

Sir Mike Penning raises concerns about small creditors of Johnston Press

19th November 2018

Following the Government statement on Johnston Press going into administration and its subsequent acquisition by a new consortium of its creditors, JPI Media, Sir Mike Penning raises concerns about the future of small suppliers and creditors who are not part of the acquisition consortium.

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