News - Justin Tomlinson MP

Stratton Outlook Monthly Article

Oct 08, 2010

I recently secured my first Westminster Hall debate, for which I chose the subject of ‘The Future of Library Provision’. I have seen firsthand just how vital local libraries such as the Upper Stratton and Covingham libraries are to local communities and I am determined to support efforts to enhance and improve these facilities.I set out a proactive case for supporting our vital community libraries, through enhancing the book stock, opening times and library environment, and seeking to share serv...

Justin Tomlinson MP Checks Out Vital Gadgets To Help Older People Stay Safe

Oct 07, 2010

At this week’s Conservative Party Conference, Swindon North’s MP Justin Tomlinson checked out new gadgets that could transform the lives of older people and those with long term needs as well as saving the local council and health services money. Visiting the Carers UK/Tunstall Healthcare exhibition stand Justin (pictured with Ali Rogan from Tunstall) volunteered to have his vital signs checked.Using the latest telehealthcare equipment provided by world leaders Tunstall Healthcare meant Justin’s...

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits Swindon Samaritans

Oct 07, 2010

Justin Tomlinson MP, with South Swindon MP Robert Buckland recently visited the Swindon Samaritans premuses in Curtis Street to see how they have been supporting the area since 1967.The Swindon Samaritans mission is 'to alleviate emotional distress and reduce the incidence of suicidal feelings and suicidal behaviour.'In 2009 Swindon Samaritans received over 33,000 contacts of which 30% of the people spoken to expressed suicidal thoughts or feelings at that time. In addition they launche...

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits Mini Plant And Test Drives Advanced Electric Car

Oct 04, 2010

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has test driven an advanced electric car at the town’s BMW/MINI factory, and welcomed this week’s successful field trial results on the new vehicle.He was given a tour of the plant in Stratton and took a first-hand look at what the future holds for the production plant, which is one of Swindon’s biggest employers.Mr Tomlinson also took the opportunity to take an all-electric MINI E for a test drive. The MINI E is an advanced electric vehicle which is being used ...

6th Form Provision, Northern Sector

Oct 04, 2010

Plans to provide post-16 education in the Northern Sector are moving forward. Currently, students from the area wishing to study for A-Levels have to travel to the other side of Swindon, or out of the county altogether. A survey conducted by Abbey Meads Conservatives earlier this year showed overwhelming support for a local 6th form from parents and students. In a series of meetings, Justin Tomlinson MP has now spoken to the head teacher and governors at Isambard School, the Principal of New Col...

Justin Tomlinson MP Joins With Gary And Danielle Lineker To Support Education For All Children Worldwide

Oct 04, 2010

Justin Tomlinson MP joined with Gary and Danielle Lineker at the Houses of Parliament this week to show support for the 1 GOAL campaign. Gary Lineker is an Ambassador for 1GOAL, an initiative which aims to mobilise support for education for all through the power of football.During the World Cup Dani Lineker joined 1 GOAL on an education trip to Khayleitsha, one of the fastest growing townships in South Africa, where opportunities for children are very limited.The parliamentary event was held to ...

Justin Tomlinson Gets Tested During HEART UK's National Cholesterol Week

Sep 21, 2010

HEART UK took its message on the importance of knowing your cholesterol to Westminster today. The nation’s leading cholesterol charity, organisers of the UK’s first National Cholesterol Week, set up cholesterol testing within the Palace of Westminster this afternoon. Local MP Justin Tomlinson not only attended this event, but also had his cholesterol tested.“I am delighted to support HEART UK’s National Cholesterol Week. Heart disease is the biggest killer in the UK and if something as simple an...

Justin Tomlinson MP Opens New Harvester Restaurant

Sep 14, 2010

Justin Tomlinson MP & Mayor Rex Barnett Open The New Harvester Restaurant in North SwindonJustin Tomlinson MP, "I was delighted to open the new Harvester Restaurant in North Swindon, not only is this helping creating new job opportunities but it is already proving very popular with local residents."

The Future Of Library Provision, Westminster Speech

Sep 08, 2010

The Future of Library Provision -Justin Tomlinson MP local parent Helen Smith & local author Neil Griffithsat the launch of the Swindon Summer Reading ChallengeThank you Mrs Main (Chairman) for presiding over my first Westminster Hall Debate. I am delighted to have been granted this crucial debate on the future of library provision, and I am grateful to the Minister for giving his time. He knows of my interest in this area, through his various visits to Swindon and I am pleased that the Gov...

Small Business, Westminster Speech

Sep 08, 2010

Today I spoke in a debate on supporting small businesses, called for by Jeremy Lefroy MP.I was only afforded a short intervention, I focused on how banks claim they are investing in customer relationship managers to try and understand invidual business needs, yet the businesses I meet have real concerns about just how effective this is.My questions raised:'My hon. Friend has been making some excellent points, and I am sure that all of us will relate the various issues he has raised to our co...