News - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Tomlinson MP Urges Swindon Apprentices and Employers To Enter National Awards

May 16, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP at the recent launch of Swindon's Plan 500 apprenticeship programmeJustin Tomlinson MP today urged Swindon employers and their apprentices to enter the National Apprenticeship Awards 2012.Hosted by the National Apprenticeship Service, the prestigious Apprenticeship Awards celebrate the exceptional quality and standards being delivered by the country’s top apprentices and their employers in the work place today.The Awards seek to recognise achievement in the following cate...

Environment Agency Update Flood Risk Ratings For East Swindon

May 15, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP today welcomed the revision by the Environment Agency (EA) to the flood risk ratings for East Swindon.The update to the risk ratings follows the revision of the EA’s Flood Map in August 2011 and forms part of the National Flood Risk Assessment (NaFRA). The update for East Swindon covers the River Cole at Lower Stratton up to its confluence with South Marston Brook, South Marston Brook, Dorcan Brook and Liden Brook.In updating the risk ratings, the EA used improved modelling m...

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes Launch Of Beer Tax Fraud Inquiry

May 14, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP today welcomed the launch by the All Party Parliamentary Beer Group (APPBG) of an inquiry into beer tax fraud and its reduction following the recent publication of a consultation paper on the issue by HMRC.A panel of Parliamentarians who are members of the APPBG will invite the views of those who may be affected and hear evidence from all parties. Brewers, enforcement authorities and other experts will be invited to give evidence from the ground and the panel will visit Dover...

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes Moves To Tackle Irresponsible Dog Ownership

May 14, 2012

Justin with his dog MeganJustin Tomlinson MP today welcomed the package of measures announced by the Government to help tackle the problem of irresponsible dog ownership.Justin Tomlinson MP said “I see more and more through my casework, instances where Swindon residents and their much loved pets have been attacked by out of control dogs. Unfortunately, this is typical of what is happening up and down the country, and I welcome action by the Government to tackle the problem.“As a local resident a...

Justin Tomlinson MP The First In Parliament To Back The Which Watchdog

May 14, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP has been an active champion of consumer issues in Parliament - Justinwith Hilary Devey at an event helping people save on energy bills.Justin Tomlinson MP has today backed Which?’s ‘Watchdog not Lapdog’ campaign. He is the first MP to show support for a strong, open and proactive financial regulator that stands up for consumers.The Financial Services Bill which is currently going through parliament will change how the financial services industry is regulated, creating a new r...

Justin Tomlinson MP Supports Cystic Fibrosis Week

May 11, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP and the lung function league tableJustin Tomlinson, MP for North Swindon had his lung function tested to see how his result compared with someone with Cystic Fibrosis to highlight the devastating impact of the disease for Cystic Fibrosis Week 2012.The event, organised by the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, indicated to parliamentarians first hand how Cystic Fibrosis damages the lungs. The average lung capacity for an adult with Cystic Fibrosis is just 65.1% compared to someone without...

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes Success Of Swindon Bookstart Scheme

May 11, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP on a recent visit to Swindon's Central LibraryJustin Tomlinson MP today welcomed the publication of Bookstart Swindon’s annual report.Bookstart is based on the principle that every child in the UK should have the opportunity to enjoy book sharing from as early an age as possible. It is about quality time spent between parent/carer and child with no distractions from the TV or radio. It is about listening to stories, talking about the pictures and learning how to turn the ...

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits App Studio Neon Play

May 10, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP and Neon Play CEO Oli ChristieJustin Tomlinson MP today visited app developer Neon Play at their studio in Cirencester. As Vice-Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on the Video Games Industry, Justin was keen to see firsthand how games are developed for the rapidly expanding app market.Justin met with CEO Oli Christie, who started the company two years ago in his own home. It has now grown to employ a team of 14 people. The studio creates apps and games for the iphone,...

Justin Tomlinson MP Announces North Swindon Rock The House Nominee

May 09, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP was today proud to announce the nominee for Rock the House from North Swindon.Many applications were received and the standard was very high, but local band “With Felix” were put forward by Justin in the Under 18s category. (http://www.youtube.com/withfelix )In only its second year running, Mike Weatherley MP’s Rock the House has dwarfed all other Parliamentary competitions and become the single most participated-in Parliamentary competition with a massive 165 MPs submitting ...

Justin Tomlinson MP Calls On Local Residents To Take A Free Financial Health Check From The Money Advice Service

May 09, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP today called on fellow North Swindon residents to have a free health check from the Money Advice Service.The Money Advice Service is a free, independent service, established by government and funded by a levy on the financial services industry. It also recently took on the additional role of coordinating free debt advice services, providing a single contact point for people struggling with debts.The health check is a free service available to everyone online at: www.moneyadvi...