News - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Tomlinson MP Supports Apprenticeship Week

Feb 08, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP With Honda UK ApprenticesAs part of the Coalitions programme for further education and skills, set out in the National Skills Strategy - for the first time, there will be an accessible vocational path to skilled employment. These measures will seek to reverse Labour's failure that a record 1 in 5 young people were unemployed by the time they left office. For the young, apprenticeships will be a rite of passage to adulthood, no less valued than degrees. This has been sup...

Justin Tomlinson MP Secures Successful Amendment To Protect Consumers From High Cost Credit

Feb 05, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP tabled a successful amendment with Robin Walker MP (Conservative, Worcester) to the 'Consumer Credit & Debt Management' motion, which he had helped secure through the Back-Bench Business Committee.The debate proposed a limit on the amount payday, doorstep and hire purchase lenders can charge, with measures to be enforced to protect consumers, following the credit review. This was passed with cross-party support.Justin Tomlinson MP, "This was an essential debate, ...

Justin Tomlinson MP Promotes The Role Of Libraries In Parliament

Feb 04, 2011

Today Justin Tomlinson MP spoke in the Library Services debate, secured by Lisa Nandy MP. Justin has been a champion of protecting and enhancing library services in Parliament, building on his experience as the former Lead Member for Leisure, Recreation & Culture, which included libraries on Swindon Borough Council. Justin Tomlinson MP's speech (including interventions):Justin Tomlinson (North Swindon) (Con): I congratulate the hon. Member for Wigan (Lisa Nandy) on securing this 90-minu...

Justin Tomlinson MP Launches APPG

Feb 03, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP with Martin Lewis - MoneySavingExpert.comJustin Tomlinson MP today launched an All-Party Parliamentary Group for Financial Education for Young People.At the launch event 171 MPs (cross-party) signed up, supported by 40+ organisations - making this the biggest APPG launch of the new Parliament.Justin Tomlinson MP, Chair of the APPG, comments:"Young people are entering an increasingly complex financial world of store cards, mobile phone tariffs, credit agreements and financial ...

Justin Tomlinson MP, Meetings & Events 2010

Jan 26, 2011

Here is a list of the events / meetings in connection to Swindon which I have attended in 2010 since being elected as the MP for North Swindon.If you would like any information on any of these events / meetings please do not hesitate to contact me.For a full list of my Parliamentary speeches, written questions and votes please see:http://www.theyworkforyou.com/mp/justin_tomlinson/north_swindon28/12/10 - Swindon Town Football Club Meeting21/12/10 - Association of Teachers & Lecturers, Financi...

Justin Tomlinson Supports Plans To Tackle Scam Letters

Jan 25, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP today supported Caroline Nokes MP's (Conservative, Romsey) 10 Minute Rule Bill targeting unsolicited, mass-marketed letters to UK residents.Justin Tomlinson MP, "I was keen to support Caroline Nokes MP's excellent Private Members Bill, as we need to strengthen the law to protect local residents from these misleading and unsolicited cons. It is estimated earn £3.5bn per year, which shows the staggering levels of scam letters, causing misery and distress. It is right ...

Justin Tomlinson MP Hits Highest Average Across The Board

Jan 24, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP is now rated as 'Well Above Average', the highest rating in all categories on They Work For You.com, which monitors MP's activity in Parliament.The following areas are rated:Number of Parliamentary debates spoken inNumber of answers to written Parliamentary questionsNumber of votes cast in ParliamentThis is the first time an MP for the Swindon constituencies has secured the highest rating in all categories.Justin Tomlinson MP, "I am determined to be a strong voice...

Justin Tomlinson MP Calls For A National Insurance Scheme For Schools Trips

Jan 24, 2011

A national insurance scheme could be set up by the Government to help pay for all schools to take children on trips.Schools Minister Sarah Teather has promised to look at the plan.North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson said the high cost of minibus insurance for teachers limits the number of outings.During a debate on outdoor learning, he said: "If something could be done about that, it would make a considerable difference. It often costs more than £1,000, and is a particular barrier to short trips t...

Modernising The NHS

Jan 24, 2011

Andrew Lansley MP, Secretary of State for Health, has published the Health and Social Care Bill 2011."Modernising the NHS is a necessity, not an option', he said. 'In order to meet rising need in the future, we need to make changes now. We need to take steps to improve health outcomes, bringing them up to the standards of the best international healthcare systems, and to bring down the NHS money spent on bureaucracy."And Andrew added, "This legislation will deliver changes that will impr...

Justin Tomlinson MP Joins The All Party Parliamentary Beer Group

Jan 24, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP has joined the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group, in addition to being a member of the 'Save The Pub' All-Party Parliamentary Group.The Group's objectives are to promote the wholesomeness and enjoyment of beer and the unique role of the pub in United Kingdom society, to increase understanding of the social, cultural and historic role of brewing and pubs in the United Kingdom and their value to tourism, to broaden recognition of the contribution of brewing and pub...