MP says older reservists are no replacement for young regulars John Baron MP has recently received answers to Written Parliamentary Questions, which reveal the average age of the Territorial Army infantry is 35. The answers also show the wider TA’s average age of a senior officer, junior officer, senior NCO, junior NCO and private...
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John Baron MP: MoD answers highlight risk of a reservist ‘Dad’s Army’
John Baron MP: ‘Britain Against Cancer’ Conference a huge success
MP says new report highlights key challenges Earlier this week, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer (APPGC) held its annual ‘Britain Against Cancer’ (BAC) conference in Methodist Central Hall, Westminster. BAC is a major event in the cancer calendar, bringing together policymakers, cancer professionals, charities and patients. In all, around 600 delegates attended –...
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Parliamentary Group launches ‘call to arms’ report at Britain Against Cancer conference
Group Chairman says late diagnosis is a ‘national disgrace’ Today at Britain Against Cancer, the Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer (APPGC), John Baron MP, launched a major new report entitled ‘Cancer Across the Domains: Cancer Priorities for the new NHS’. The report highlights where the NHS should improve cancer care, and...
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John Baron MP pays tribute to Nelson Mandela
MP: Mandela’s commitment to reconciliation made for peaceful transition In reaction to the death of Nelson Mandela, John said: “Nelson Mandela was a great man, who endured oppression and imprisonment for his beliefs in a pluralistic and democratic South Africa. His emergence from prison without bitterness or a desire for revenge, and his unrelenting...
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John Baron MP addresses 6th Form Students at Mayflower High School, Billericay
MP talks about the aim of Parliament Week John Baron MP today addressed sixth form students at Mayflower High School, Stock Road, Billericay. John talked to around 300 students about various topics including, University Fees, Our membership of the EU, the economy and renewable energy. This visit was part of Parliament week which aims...
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John Baron MP attends official opening of new ward at Basildon Hospital
John with Stephen Metcalfe MP, Ian Luder and Clare Panniker MP congratulates staff for ‘winter bed strategy’ John Baron MP today attended the official opening of a new ward at Basildon Hospital at the invitation of Clare Panniker, Chief Executive and Ian Luder, Chairman. John was shown around the new ward which is part...
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John Baron MP attends ‘Zebra’ NET Cancer event in Parliament
MP says NHS must make extra effort with rarer cancers John Baron MP recently attended a Parliamentary reception organised by Novartis Oncology, in association with the NET Patient Foundation. NET stands for ‘neuroendocrine tumours’, which are a complex and rare group of cancers affecting the neuroendocrine cells. Diagnosis of these cancers can be difficult...
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John Baron MP presses Deputy Prime Minister at PMQs over EU Referendum
MP says Liberals are a shambles Today at PMQs, the Deputy Prime Minister, Rt Hon Nick Clegg MP, was standing in for the Prime Minister, who is in China. John Baron MP took the opportunity to question Liberal policy regarding the EU Referendum Bill, which has just passed its phase in the Commons and...
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John Baron MP supports EU Referendum Bill
MP speaks in support of Parliamentary veto on EU legislation Today John Baron MP is in Parliament to support the EU Referendum Bill tabled by James Wharton MP. The Bill contains the legislation for an in/out EU referendum in the next Parliament, and is the culmination of a long campaign led by John which...
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John Baron MP welcomes Government review on tobacco packaging
MP says Minister has listened and responded Today in the House of Commons the Government announced that it had commissioned an independent review as to the merits of standardised tobacco packaging. This would compel tobacco manufacturers to use one single approved design for their products, a move which evidence suggests would reduce the take-up...
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