MP congratulates Hallmark Care Homes on their community spirit On Friday, John Baron MP officially opened the Community Room at Anisha Grange care home and joined Avnish and Ram Goyal (Directors) and senior management for a tour and lunch. Also in attendance were Town Councillor Peter Bowditch, Brenda Burton of Synergy, Helen Morement from...
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MP supports efforts to curb metal theft John Baron MP has signed an Early Day motion in the Houses of Parliament, calling on the Government to introduce legislation that will grant greater powers to police and the courts in investigating and prosecuting those suspected of metal theft. John said: “The existing Scrap Metal Dealers...
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MP warns of dangers of military action Today in the House of Commons, John Baron MP challenged the Foreign Secretary on the issue of Iran and the nuclear issue. A recent report from the International Atomic Energy Authority (IAEA) noted concerns over Iranian nuclear activity, but did not provide any concrete evidence of a...
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MP suggests reduction in UK’s EU contributions to fund small business tax cuts Today in the House of Commons the Chancellor outlined in his Autumn Statement the prospects for the UK economy and additional measures the Government is introducing to encourage growth. John Baron MP pressed the Chancellor to reduce the UK’s enormous net...
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MP hopes 2012 bonus pot will break all records John Baron MP has thanked Swan Housing for doubling its donation to the Fun Walk 2012 bonus pot. Mr John Synnuck, Chief Executive, has committed £10,000. The bonus pot is a unique feature of the walk. Because of the generosity of corporate and individual sponsors,...
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MP has concerns over opening up the EU’s external border Yesterday in the House of Commons John Baron MP voted against a motion (and against his Party) supporting the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen Area. The Schengen Agreement allows citizens of EU member states – except the UK and Ireland, who...
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MP highlights failure to meet key BSG recommendation In the House of Commons today, John Baron MP pressed the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change over energy companies’ failure to help customers reduce their bills. John Baron MP is Chairman of the Billing Stakeholder Group (BSG) – a body tasked by Government...
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MP also thanks local residents for their support John Baron MP has tabled an Early Day Motion for other MPs to sign congratulating Basildon Council, the bailiffs, Essex Police and others on their professionalism whilst clearing the illegal Dale Farm traveller site. The EDM also thanks local residents for their support. John said:...
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MP welcomes uptick in local apprenticeships John Baron, MP for Basildon and Billericay, has welcomed new measures from the Government to ensure young people and small businesses feel the full benefits of the successful expansion of apprenticeships. Data released last month showed that in Basildon and Billericay:- 440 people started an apprenticeship in 2009/10...
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Security upgrade follows incident involving MP John Baron MP has lobbied for and obtained tighter security from C2C at Basildon Station. This follows an incident involving the MP during which a fare dodger was not apprehended by staff. John wrote to Julian Drury, managing director of C2C, complaining about staff inaction. Mr Drury confirmed...
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