News - Justin Tomlinson MP

Justin Tomlinson MP Hits Highest Average Across The Board

Jan 24, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP is now rated as 'Well Above Average', the highest rating in all categories on They Work For You.com, which monitors MP's activity in Parliament.The following areas are rated:Number of Parliamentary debates spoken inNumber of answers to written Parliamentary questionsNumber of votes cast in ParliamentThis is the first time an MP for the Swindon constituencies has secured the highest rating in all categories.Justin Tomlinson MP, "I am determined to be a strong voice...

Justin Tomlinson MP Calls For A National Insurance Scheme For Schools Trips

Jan 24, 2011

A national insurance scheme could be set up by the Government to help pay for all schools to take children on trips.Schools Minister Sarah Teather has promised to look at the plan.North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson said the high cost of minibus insurance for teachers limits the number of outings.During a debate on outdoor learning, he said: "If something could be done about that, it would make a considerable difference. It often costs more than £1,000, and is a particular barrier to short trips t...

Modernising The NHS

Jan 24, 2011

Andrew Lansley MP, Secretary of State for Health, has published the Health and Social Care Bill 2011."Modernising the NHS is a necessity, not an option', he said. 'In order to meet rising need in the future, we need to make changes now. We need to take steps to improve health outcomes, bringing them up to the standards of the best international healthcare systems, and to bring down the NHS money spent on bureaucracy."And Andrew added, "This legislation will deliver changes that will impr...

Justin Tomlinson MP Joins The All Party Parliamentary Beer Group

Jan 24, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP has joined the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group, in addition to being a member of the 'Save The Pub' All-Party Parliamentary Group.The Group's objectives are to promote the wholesomeness and enjoyment of beer and the unique role of the pub in United Kingdom society, to increase understanding of the social, cultural and historic role of brewing and pubs in the United Kingdom and their value to tourism, to broaden recognition of the contribution of brewing and pub...

Debt Awareness Day

Dec 14, 2010

Swindon's MPs have launched a campaign to help people cope with debts this Christmas.Robert Buckland and Justin Tomlinson invited leading experts to a seminar on Friday to highlight advice available to residents facing financial difficulties.They are also highlighting ‘top tips’ for dealing with debt at a time of year when people often overspend and worry about money.MPs are not allowed to give financial advice, but many residents have approached Mr Buckland and Mr Tomlinson so they decided ...

Swindon School Sports Partnership Visits Parliament

Dec 14, 2010

Representatives of the Swindon School Sports Partnerships VisitJustin Tomlinson MP & Robert Buckland MPToday representatives of the Swindon School Sports Partnerships visited Parliament to discuss their long-term future with Justin Tomlinson MP & Robert Buckland MP. Justin Tomlinson MP, "I was delighted to welcome the representatives to Swindon where they were once again able to set out their positive and constructive case for securing the long-term future of the School Sports Partnershi...

Justin Tomlinson Meets Martin Lewis, MoneySavingExpert.com

Dec 08, 2010

Justin Tomlinson MP has met with Martin Lewis - moneysavingexpert.com again to discuss plans to create an All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Finanical Education for Young People.The launch date for the APPG is January 31st 2011.The aim of the APPG is:To provide a medium through which MPs, Peers and organisations with an interest in financial education, can discuss the current provision on financial education in schools; ensure young people are equipped to make informed financial decisions;...

Justin Tomlinson MP Supports Ankylosing Spondylitis Parliamentary Event

Dec 08, 2010

Dominic McNamara, NASS Swindon branch, Robert Buckland MP, Jane Skerrett, Director of NASS,Justin Tomlinson MP, Hedley Hamilton, Chairman of the NASS trustees. It was a bitingly cold day with a sharp wind but there was indeed a warm welcome at Dining Room A in the House of Commons for everyone attending the very first NASS reception for our members and supporters, all of whom had battled through the uncertain weather conditions to be there on teh day. The event was hosted by the MP Andrew George...

Hop, Skip & Jump Westminster Reception

Dec 02, 2010

Justin Tomlinson MP & Liz Hurley at the Hop, Skip & Jump, Parliamentary ReceptionActress and model Elizabeth Hurley has given her backing to the development of a new centre for disabled children in Swindon.She joined guests in the House of Commons for a presentation about the Hop Skip and Jump charity’s planned development at Lydiard Park, which was given planning permission in January.The actress is the president of the charity, and appealed for people to donate so that the project can ...

Justin Tomlinson MP & Thamesdown Launch New Route To Memory Lane

Dec 02, 2010

Justin Tomlinson MP & Paul Jenkins, Managing Director of Thamesdown TransportSwindon’s bus company, Thamesdown Transport, is urging people to take a journey down memory lane and win free unlimited transport on its town services for a year.Perhaps you found your soul mate as your eyes met across the aisle on the number 11, you took a telephone call on the number 17 that changed your life, or you just have happy memories of school journeys and frantically finishing your homework as the bus rou...