News - Justin Tomlinson MP

Justin Tomlinson MP Supports Moves To Prevent Prisoners From Voting

Feb 15, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP today voted to keep the ban on prisoners voting, in defiance of a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights.MPs have overwhelmingly supported this motion, voting in favour 234 to 22 - a majority of 212.The House of Commons' decision is not binding, but could put pressure on ministers to go against the Strasbourg court's decision.Justin Tomlinson MP, "This was an essential vote, as we have given a crystal clear message to Ministers to go against the Strasbourg court...

Justin Tomlinson MP Secures Donation For Inner Flame

Feb 15, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP has secured a small donation for local charity 'Inner Flame', which will enable them to provide a free session in a local school or college.Inner Flame’s vision is:"To inspire and support young people to live rich, happy and fulfilling lives, and to be excited about who they are"Fire Me Up!, is Inner Flame's flagship programme. It is a residential course for people aged 14-19. Participants experience a unique opportunity for personal growth and development throug...

Justin Tomlinson MP Supports Youth Sport Swindon Bid

Feb 15, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP has supported a local bid to secure Big Lottery money for a project called "Youth Sport Swindon".This project aims to: 1. Improve the quality of life of disadvantaged young people, and the communities in which they live, by delivering sport, volunteering and leadership programmes, which will nurture sporting talent and develop community leaders. Quality of life will improved by meeting the 4 outcomes of:Reduction in anti social behaviour Improvement of health Increase in vol...

Prime Minister, David Cameron Visits Swindon

Feb 10, 2011

David Cameron With Stratton St Margaret Cllr Mark Edwards& Family During Today's VisitTHE Prime Minister has told Swindon that ‘in spite of the cuts your future is bright’.During a visit to the town’s Honda factory yesterday afternoon, David Cameron said the town has “immense potential” and others should follow its example.He said Swindon Council’s chief executive’s decision to accept a pay cut was a move not enough councils were following.Before a question-and-answer session with Honda ...

Justin Tomlinson MP Supports Apprenticeship Week

Feb 08, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP With Honda UK ApprenticesAs part of the Coalitions programme for further education and skills, set out in the National Skills Strategy - for the first time, there will be an accessible vocational path to skilled employment. These measures will seek to reverse Labour's failure that a record 1 in 5 young people were unemployed by the time they left office. For the young, apprenticeships will be a rite of passage to adulthood, no less valued than degrees. This has been sup...

Justin Tomlinson MP Secures Successful Amendment To Protect Consumers From High Cost Credit

Feb 05, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP tabled a successful amendment with Robin Walker MP (Conservative, Worcester) to the 'Consumer Credit & Debt Management' motion, which he had helped secure through the Back-Bench Business Committee.The debate proposed a limit on the amount payday, doorstep and hire purchase lenders can charge, with measures to be enforced to protect consumers, following the credit review. This was passed with cross-party support.Justin Tomlinson MP, "This was an essential debate, ...

Justin Tomlinson MP Promotes The Role Of Libraries In Parliament

Feb 04, 2011

Today Justin Tomlinson MP spoke in the Library Services debate, secured by Lisa Nandy MP. Justin has been a champion of protecting and enhancing library services in Parliament, building on his experience as the former Lead Member for Leisure, Recreation & Culture, which included libraries on Swindon Borough Council. Justin Tomlinson MP's speech (including interventions):Justin Tomlinson (North Swindon) (Con): I congratulate the hon. Member for Wigan (Lisa Nandy) on securing this 90-minu...

Justin Tomlinson MP Launches APPG

Feb 03, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP with Martin Lewis - MoneySavingExpert.comJustin Tomlinson MP today launched an All-Party Parliamentary Group for Financial Education for Young People.At the launch event 171 MPs (cross-party) signed up, supported by 40+ organisations - making this the biggest APPG launch of the new Parliament.Justin Tomlinson MP, Chair of the APPG, comments:"Young people are entering an increasingly complex financial world of store cards, mobile phone tariffs, credit agreements and financial ...

Justin Tomlinson MP, Meetings & Events 2010

Jan 26, 2011

Here 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_swindon28/12/10 - Swindon Town Football Club Meeting21/12/10 - Association of Teachers & Lecturers, Financi...

Justin Tomlinson Supports Plans To Tackle Scam Letters

Jan 25, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP today supported Caroline Nokes MP's (Conservative, Romsey) 10 Minute Rule Bill targeting unsolicited, mass-marketed letters to UK residents.Justin Tomlinson MP, "I was keen to support Caroline Nokes MP's excellent Private Members Bill, as we need to strengthen the law to protect local residents from these misleading and unsolicited cons. It is estimated earn £3.5bn per year, which shows the staggering levels of scam letters, causing misery and distress. It is right ...