News Category - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Tomlinson MP Raises Future Of Library E-Book Lending In Parliamentary Debate

Jul 19, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP,Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group On Libraries, today spoke in the Chamber on the future of e-book provision in public libraries. Speech below:As the Minister with responsibility for culture, communications and creative industries, my hon. Friend Mr Vaizey is set to review the future provision of e-books in libraries, now is a very apt time to highlight the options, challenges and opportunities of e-book lending for libraries, and by default for the publishers and t...

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes Investment Boost For Swindon MINI Plant

Jul 16, 2012

Justin Tomlinson this week welcomed the news of a further £250m investment by the BMW Group in its UK manufacturing operations. The money will be channelled into its plants in Swindon, Oxford and Hams Hall in order to support the company’s international growth strategy for the MINI brand.The new MINI has proved an international success, such that current manufacturing capacity cannot keep up with demand. Increasing volumes and up to 10 different models in the new line-up means that this addition...

Justin Tomlinson MP Supports Summer Reading Challenge

Jul 11, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP with Schools Minister Nick Gibb and author Malorie BlackmanLocal MP Justin Tomlinson is supporting a campaign run by The Reading Agency to encourage all primary school children to join their local library and take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge - the UK’s biggest reading promotion for primary school children.The Challenge which begins on 14 July is for every child aged 4-11 years to read six books of their choice from their local library during the summer holida...

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes News Of Petition Reaching Downing Street

Jul 10, 2012

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, who backed the Meningitis Trust’s petition to get child victims of meningitis better support at school, today celebrated its going to Downing Street after it beats the target of 10,000 signatures.The petition, which is part of the charity’s Meningitis Changes Futures campaign, is fighting to get automatic assessments at school for children who have had meningitis – enabling after-effects from the disease to be flagged up early and the right support put in plac...

Justin Tomlinson MP Meets To Boost Young Entrepreneurs In Local Colleges

Jul 09, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP with New College Principal Graham Taylor (far right) and representativesfrom the Council, local business, the banking sector and NACUEJustin Tomlinson MP today sought to encourage more local young people to start a business in key meetings with Swindon's two large colleges.Justin met first with Swindon College principal Andrew Miller, before then hosting a round table meeting at New College with principal Graham Taylor and representatives from Swindon business, local bank...

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes Broadband Boost For Highworth Community

Jul 05, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP visits Highworth business Bloomfields Fine FoodsJustin Tomlinson MP today welcomed the news from BT that major investment in Wiltshire will see high-speed fibre broadband roll out to Highworth.The UK’s current average broadband speed is 7.6Mbps, but Highworth could see speeds of up to 110Mbps once fibre broadband is deployed. Internet users with a fibre broadband connection can do much more online, all at the same time. A family can download a movie, watch a TV replay service...

Justin Tomlinson MP Launches Town Centre Loyalty Card

Jul 03, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP joins (L to R) Council Leader Rod Bluh, South Swindon MPRobert Buckland and Stuart Hopkins from My Loyalty CardJustin Tomlinson MP today joined his South Swindon colleague Robert Buckland MP in launching a Swindon loyalty card that rewards shoppers with a discount at key town centre retailers.The card scheme is designed to encourage local residents to make the most of their town centre by doing more high street shopping and offers discounts, promotions, benefits & other i...

Justin Tomlinson MP Showcases Swindon To Sporting World

Jul 03, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP with the delegation at EspritJustin Tomlinson MP hosted a keynote visit by senior national sports representatives to highlight two of Swindon’s most successful sport and leisure projects.The Sport and Recreation Alliance, who led the delegation of national bodies, were particularly interested in examples of joint working, where Council facilities had been transformed by sporting groups and the community.Justin, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Leisure, chose to s...

Justin Tomlinson MP Talks Money At Haydonleigh School

Jul 02, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP (right) with Headteacher Frances Billinge (centre) and Governor JamesRelph (left) talk to Year 6 students about money and financeJustin Tomlinson MP today visited Haydonleigh Primary School in Haydon Wick to talk with Year 6 students about money and finance as a part of My Money Week 2012.The students have been learning about budgeting, and told Justin how they had been categorising different costs as being needs or wants before explaining that you must budget to cover your n...

Justin Tomlinson MP Hosts The CILIP Libraries Change Lives Award 2012

Jun 27, 2012

Justin Tomlinson speaks at the Awards eventJustin Tomlinson MP today hosted library professionals and users from all over the country on the Terrace of the House of Commons to celebrate the difference libraries can make to individuals and communities.Speaking at the event, Justin Tomlinson MP said “This award is a fantastic way for libraries across the country to promote and share best practice. I am an avid supporter of libraries but with falling user numbers and the advent of e-books, it is a ...