Sir Mike Penning calls for a Parliamentary debate on the lack of accountability in local NHS management, in particularly CCGs which appear to be totally unaccountable to the public or Parliament.
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 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.
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.