MP: great enthusiasm for ‘chocolate debate’ Today John Baron MP visited Laindon Park Primary School, Laindon Road, Laindon. John discussed his role as an MP with the children and held his popular ‘chocolate debate’ as a way of illustrating how the House of Commons works. John said: “It was a great pleasure visiting the...
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John Baron MP: Op Note – Rt Hon David Davis MP speaking at Conservative Annual Dinner tonight
Photo-shoot at 7.15pm at Stock Brook Country Club The Rt Hon David Davis MP will be guest speaker tonight at the Basildon & Billericay Conservative Annual Dinner at Stock Brook Country Club, Billericay. The event has been sold out. There will be a photo-shoot at 7.15pm with David and local Councillors and Officers. All...
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John Baron MP speaks at Teenage Cancer Trust Reception
MP highlights need for earlier and more accurate diagnosis Today John Baron MP, as Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer (APPGC), spoke at the Teenage Cancer Trust’s Parliamentary reception. The Trust is launching two reports: ‘A Blueprint of Care for Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer’, and ‘Young Voices’. John said:...
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John Baron MP presses Health Minister over cancer survival rates
MP calls for one- and five-year survival rates to be included in NHS Commissioning Outcomes Framework Today during Health Questions in the House of Commons, John Baron MP asked the Minister of State for Cancer Services, Paul Burstow MP, about the inclusion of one-and five-year cancer survival rates inside the NHS Commissioning Outcomes Framework,...
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John Baron MP addresses Conservative Middle East Council on Iran
MP calls for restraint and greater dialogue Last night in the Houses of Parliament, John Baron MP was an invited member of an expert panel convened by the Conservative Middle East Council to debate Iran and the nuclear issue. The other panellists were Rt Hon Liam Fox MP, Rt Hon Lord Lamont of Lerwick...
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John Baron MP addresses Eye Health Reception on Glaucoma
MP highlights challenges Today in Parliament, John Baron MP hosted and spoke at an Eye Health reception, jointly organised by the International Glaucoma Association and the Optical Confederation. The event was held to coincide with National Glaucoma Awareness Week to help raise awareness of eye-health issues and the importance of regular eye tests. John...
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John Baron MP questions Defence Minister on Britain’s Soft Power
MP asks about Defence Diplomacy During Defence Questions today in the House of Commons, John Baron MP asked the Minister of State for Defence, Gerald Howarth MP, about Britain’s stance on defence diplomacy, a key aspect of Britain’s soft power. Defence diplomacy is the peaceful use of military resources to engender friendly relationships...
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John Baron MP urges local residents to track crime outcomes on Police.uk
MP welcomes Police initiative John Baron MP has welcomed a new online tool which for the first time means local people can track what happened after a crime was committed in their neighbourhood. In the next stage of development of the groundbreaking website Police.uk, local residents will not only be able to access street...
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John Baron MP welcomes launch of Government campaign against regulation
Call for evidence on regulation enforcement John Baron MP believes one of the Government’s key priorities should be to reduce the overall burden of regulation especially for small business to encourage business, growth and employment. John has been critical particularly of EU regulation. As part of a Government initiative to reduce regulation, the...
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John Baron MP: 2012 ‘Jubilee’ Walk best yet
Largest number of walkers ever Yesterday at Barleylands, the 11th annual Fun Walk looks set to break all records, with the number of walkers and charities taking part being the largest ever. The Walk started in 2002, to celebrate the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, with just...
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