News - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Tomlinson MP Joins All Party Parliamentary Group On School Food

Jan 18, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP visits Haydonleigh's 'Let's Get Cooking' Club last yearJustin Tomlinson MP today joined Parliamentarians from all parties at the inaugural AGM of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on School Food.The APPG was started to promote and provide a forum of the discussion of issues relating to food and health in nurseries, schools and colleges. Issues include the promotion of healthy food and ensuring that the quality of school food is consistent across schools...

Justin Tomlinson MP Champions Local Brewery Arkell's In Parliamentary Speech On The Future Of Pubs

Jan 16, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP today championed local Swindon based brewery Arkell's in a parliamentary debate on the future of pubs. The debate followed the release of the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee report on pub companies and aimed to examine specifically the nature of the relationship between pub companies and their lessees. Justin raised Arkell's as an example of good practice in terms of pub ties."Arkell’s has about 106 pubs, many of which have tied tenants. That has several be...

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits Zimmer UK Headquarters In South Marston

Jan 16, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP and Anthony Massarella with colleagues at Zimmer's Swindon OfficeJustin Tomlinson MP today visited the UK Office of Zimmer, the global leader in the design, development, manufacture and marketing of reconstructive orthopaedic implants, based in South Marston.One third of hip and knee replacements worldwide are carried out with Zimmer implants. In the UK, Zimmer have £60m invested in NHS and private hospitals, provide £80m of implants to British patients every year and inv...

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits TBG Learning In Swindon To See Support For Those Out Of Work

Jan 16, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP with TBG Learning Staff and Customers outside theirSwindon centreJustin Tomlinson MP today visited TBG Learning in Swindon to see the work they are doing in supporting the unemployed back into work. The not-for-profit organisation delivers the Government’s new Work Programme in Swindon. Launched in Summer 2011, the Work Programme aims to provide an integrated package of support with personalised help tailored to the individual’s needs. Companies like TBG are paid only if t...

Justin Tomlinson MP Meets Swindon Retailers And Businesses At Retail And Visitors Meeting

Jan 16, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP with Swindon retailers at a Retail Forum earlier in the yearWith the recent publication of the Mary Portas High Street Review, Justin Tomlinson MP joined figures from Swindon’s retail, business and tourism sectors at a meeting of the Retail and Visitors Committee, hosted by GWE Business West.The Committee was established to pull together these different sectors in Swindon to discuss the direction and future of the Town and to consider ways to promote it, attracting businesses...

Justin Tomlinson Joins Meningitis Research Foundation In Raising Awareness Of The Deadly Disease

Jan 11, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP with Dr Hilary JonesJustin Tomlinson MP today attended a parliamentary reception hosted by the Meningitis Research Foundation.The reception was aimed at raising awareness of meningitis and septicaemia and was an opportunity to meet individuals who have been affected by the diseases.Meningitis and septicaemia are serious and potentially life-threatening diseases, with one in 10 suffers dying and a quarter of survivors being left with life-altering after-effects such as amputat...

Justin Tomlinson MP Urges People To Know Their Risks To Stop A Stroke

Jan 11, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP gets his blood pressure checked Justin Tomlinson MP for North Swindon is supporting The Stroke Association’s campaign to encourage the nation to know more about their stroke risks.It is estimated that around 1800 people in North Swindon are living with the after effects of stroke, and although not all strokes can be prevented a lot can be done to minimise your risk.Justin Tomlinson MP attended a Stroke Prevention Reception hosted by The Stroke Association in the House of Comm...

Justin Tomlinson MP, Meetings And Events 2011

Jan 11, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP with fiancee Jo Wheeler on a visit to Maple Court this yearHere 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_swindon23/12/11 - Bag Packing Fo...

Justin Tomlinson MP Secures Grant For Swindon Museum Of Computing

Jan 11, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP with Jeremy Holt of the Computer MuseumA museum dedicated to the history of computing has received a £3,000 grant for its education work thanks to Intel and local MP Justin Tomlinson.The Museum of Computing, in Theatre Square, was given the money by the computer giant, which has a base in Pipers Way, following discussions between executives and the North Swindon MP.The volunteer-run museum, which was established in 1993, will use the cash to develop its education programme, w...

Justin Tomlinson MP Joins The Call To Tackle Irresponsible Dog Owners

Jan 11, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP joined leading animal welfare charities and veterinary organisations to urge action on the issue of irresponsible dog ownership and dog law reform.MPs from all political parties were joined by representatives from twenty organisations to support the call for a targeting of irresponsible owners of dangerous dogs. An update to the current dog control legislation would help improve public and worker safety as well as animal welfare.The issue of irresponsible dog ownership covers...