MP says detailed costings need to be published Today, during Defence Questions in the House of Commons, John Baron MP pressed the Secretary of State for Defence, Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, as to the validity of plans to replace 20,000 Regular troops – including The 2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers...
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John Baron MP presses Secretary of State over TA costings
John Baron MP welcomes ex-Fusilier ‘Honour Guard’
MP says campaign to save 2RRF will continue From next Wednesday (27th February), as part of the ongoing campaign to save 2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers (2RRF), a former member of the Regiment will form an ‘honour guard’ outside 10 Downing Street and inside the House of Commons. An ex-Fusilier, wearing...
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John Baron MP urges the public to sign up to the organ donor list
MP stresses importance of organ donor register John Baron MP has joined Transplant 2013 in their call for people to join the organ donor register and discuss their wishes with their family members. There is a vast regional difference in organ donation and transplantation rates. Transplant 2013, a coalition of patients, clinicians and...
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John Baron MP visits Signpost Work Club in Craylands
MP commends volunteers for valuable community work John Baron MP today visited the Signpost Charity Work Club, Exeter Close, Craylands, Basildon, to meet Artak Poghosyan, Centre Manager, and volunteers. Since its launch in May 2012, the centre has been providing full-time Work Club services for all residents in nearby areas. Basildon Adult Community Learning...
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John Baron MP presses Prime Minister over EU budget summit
MP asks about consequences ahead of referendum Yesterday afternoon in the House of Commons, the Prime Minister made a statement following the weekend’s announcement of the EU budget – the first real-terms cut in the history of the EU. John said, “I commend the Prime Minister on this positive development, which gives expression to...
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John Baron MP presses Government over expected Romanian and Bulgarian immigration
MP raises the ability of public services to cope Today in the House of Commons, during Home Office Questions, John Baron MP pressed the Government as to its preparations once transitional controls regarding Romanian and Bulgarian immigration expire in December. Presently, these controls prevent these citizens from working in the UK. John asked, “Given...
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John Baron MP speaks at Beating Bowel Cancer reception
MP congratulates charity and signs pledge John Baron MP recently spoke at a Parliamentary reception on behalf of Beating Bowel Cancer. Bowel cancer is Britain’s second-biggest cancer killer, with over 41,000 diagnosed with the disease each year. As long as it is caught early, it can be successfully treated in over 90% of cases....
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John Baron MP comments on Basildon Hospital Enquiry
MP expresses confidence in new management Responding to news of a review into Basildon Hospital’s mortality rates by Sir Bruce Keogh, John Baron MP said, “I fully support any review into the hospital by the NHS. These figures are concerning, and the safety and treatment of patients is of paramount importance. Having met the...
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John Baron MP presses Education Secretary over creative subjects
MP stresses importance of our creative industries Today in the House of Commons the Secretary of State for Education, Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, gave a Statement about the curriculum, exams and accountability reform. John Baron MP took the opportunity to continue pressing the Secretary of State about the importance of creative subjects...
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John Baron MP presents EU referendum Bill
MP argues for legislation in this Parliament Today in the House of Commons, John Baron MP presented a Bill under the Ten Minute Rule. The Bill called for legislation to be pulled forward into this Parliament for a referendum in the next. The Prime Minister’s referendum pledge is dependent on a Conservative victory...
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