News - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Tomlinson MP Talks Breast Cancer Awareness With Breast Cancer Care

Oct 18, 2012

Justin and Liz in WestminsterJustin Tomlinson MP today met fellow local resident and Assistant Director of Services at Breast Cancer Care, Liz Carroll, to mark Secondary Breast Cancer Awareness Day 2012 (13 October) and tro discuss awareness of and support for secondary breast cancer patients in England, particularly in Swindon.This year, 13 October once again marked Secondary Breast Cancer Awareness Day, where people across the UK came together to shine a spotlight on secondary breast cancer an...

Justin Tomlinson MP Talks Economics At Swindon College

Oct 17, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP today joined business students at Swindon College to talk about the UK economy as they begin the economics aspect of their course.Justin set out the current state of the UK economy, highlighting the areas where there is growth and the areas that are holding it back. He challenged the students to come up with their own ‘economic rescue’ plan as if they were the Chancellor. That there is no easy answer was clear as the students came up with a wide range of ideas. Justin then ou...

Justin Tomlinson MP Joins South Marston Primary To Pass Their Own School Parliamentary Bill

Oct 16, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP today visited South Marston Primary School to talk in the school assembly about the work of Parliament and the campaigns that he has been leading. The children then picked their favourite campaign to pass through their very own Parliament.Justin spoke a little on the campaigns he has championed in Parliament - school libraries, school sport, financial education for young people and encouraging young entrepreneurs.The children then got their chance to pick their favourite, wi...

Justin Tomlinson MP Joins Industry Experts To Discuss The Legacy And Lessons Of PPI

Oct 15, 2012

Justin joined representatives from the Consumer Credit Counselling Service and the Financial Ombudsman Service on a panel at Conservative Party Conference to discuss the legacy and lessons of the PPI scandal.The event was chaired by Shaun Bailey who serves as an advisor to the Prime Minister.Discussion focused on the need for transparency in the financial system and in the products on offer. There was also a focus on the concerning practices of the PPI claims organisations whining some cases ca...

Justin Tomlinson MP Advocates Importance Of Financial Education At Pfeg Panel Event

Oct 15, 2012

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson today joined pfeg Chief Executive Tracey Bleakley, colleague Mark Garnier MP and representatives from Standard Life and the Arun Youth Council to discuss the importance of financial education for young people.Discussion ranged from the impact such education could have for young people and the work the Arun Youth Council have been doing to help inform their peers, down to the positive effect financial education could have on social mobility.Justin Tomlinson MP is...

Justin Tomlinson MP Backs Action On NHS Health Tourism

Oct 15, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP has recently shown his support for a campaign launched by Henry Smith MP (Conservative, Crawley) to look into the real cost of the healthcare provided by the NHS to foreign nationals.Last year’s figures showed that whilst the under the European Health Insurance Card Scheme alone, the UK paid out £1.7 billion for the treatment of British nationals abroad, we only claimed back £125 million from qualifying countries.When it comes to the treatment of foreign nationals not entitle...

Justin Tomlinson MP Packs Parcels For Troops

Oct 12, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP today helped pack parcels for our troops in Afghanistan.The parcels will be sent out to the troops at Camp Bastion in January to bring new year cheer and a few little treats. Justin packed a box full of sweets, biscuits, crisps and lipbalm to lift spirits in the Camp after the difficult Christmas away from home.The packing operation at Conservative Party Conference was organised by TroopSave, a company that negotiates discounts with national retailers for service personel an...

Scouts Speak Up With Justin Tomlinson MP At Conference Gathering

Oct 10, 2012

At the Conservative Party Conference this weekend, Justin Tomlinson MP met with dozens of Scouts from across the country to hear what they had to say about issues that affect them.He also spoke briefly on how he first got interested in politics and the role of an MP before taking questions from the floor. Justin also touched upon the important role that organisations like the Scouts can play in providing opportunities for young people.The annual ‘Scout Speak Up!’ events have been created for Sc...

Justin Tomlinson MP Calls For Nudge Approach To Help Protect Vulnerable Consumers From Unmanageable Debt

Oct 10, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP speaking at the eventJustin Tomlinson MP today joined representatives from the Money Advice Trust and the UK Cards Association at a panel event at Conservative Party Conference to discuss how best to protect vulnerable consumers from unmanageable debt.Discussion focused on a 'nudge' approach, citing early intervention as the best way to protect consumers.Justin said “It is not up to us to judge whether people's financial decisions are right or wrong, good or bad o...

Justin Tomlinson MP Joins Showcase Of Hydrogen Future Fuel In Swindon

Oct 10, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP today joined South Swindon MP Robert Buckland, Swindon Mayor Cllr Mick Bray, Forward Swindon, Honda and key representatives from the world of hydrogen fuel at a showcase of Swindon's role in this future fuel.With the only open access hydrogen refuelling station in the UK, Swindon was one of the key stops in the UK on the European Hydrogen Road Tour. The tour started in Hamburg three weeks ago, passing through Germany, Italy and included the Paris Motor Show on the way to...