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Parliamentary Debate

Finance Bill - Report stage

1 July 2008 : Parliamentary Debate

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Brooks Newmark questions the reasoning behind reducing the time period for some of the most vulnerable people in our society to reclaim overpaid tax. | more
 

Cost of Living Debate

24 June 2008 : Parliamentary Debate

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During an exchange about the concealment of Government debt off balance sheet, Brooks Newmark points out that Government debt would stand at about 110 per cent of GDP if off balance sheet debt were included. | more
 

European Union (Audit of Benefits and Costs of UK Membership) Bill

20 June 2008 : Parliamentary Debate

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During a debate on a private members bill to set up a commission to conduct regular audits of the costs and benefits of the UK's membership of the EU, Brooks Newmark condemns the fact that the accounts have not been signed off for 13 years. | more
 

Domestic Violence

19 June 2008 : Parliamentary Debate

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Brooks Newmark questions the Minister for Equality about the links between the increase in the number of domestic violence victims and 24-hour drinking. | more
 

Voting Age (Reduction) Bill

6 June 2008 : Parliamentary Debate

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Brooks Newmark calls for more focus on trying to motivate 18 to 21-year-olds to vote. | more
 

Pensioner Poverty

4 June 2008 : Parliamentary Debate

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Speaking during an Opposition Day debate on Pensioner Poverty, Brooks Newmark calls for an end to means-testing for the elderly. | more
 

A120 extension

3 June 2008 : Parliamentary Debate

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Brooks Newmark calls on the Government to speed up an announcement on the extension of the A120 between Braintree and Marks Tey. | more
 

Prime Minister's Questions: Domestic Violence

21 May 2008 : Parliamentary Debate

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Brooks Newmark challenges the PM over the sharp increase in domestic violence cases over the past year whilst in the same period the conviction rate has fallen to 5%. | more
 

Domestic Violence

20 March 2008 : Parliamentary Debate

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Brooks Newmark raises his concerns at the increase in reported incidents of domestic violence over the past year in comparison with a conviction rate of 5% | more
 

British Board of Film Classification (Accountability to Parliament and Appeals) Bill

29 February 2008 : Parliamentary Debate

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Brooks Newmark highlights the limitations of the Bill as far more information is available on the internet than in films and DVDs. | more
 

Topical Question: Post Office closures

28 February 2008 : Parliamentary Debate

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Brooks Newmark calls on the Government to ensure that consultations on the post office network should be both accurate and public. | more
 

Smuggling (Gaza)

19 February 2008 : Parliamentary Debate

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During Foreign Office Questions, Brooks Newmark asks the Foreign Secretary about discussions he has had with his counterpart in Egypt on controlling Bedouin smuggling into Gaza. | more
 

Pakistan (Terrorism)

16 January 2008 : Parliamentary Debate

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Brooks Newmark takes part in a debate on terrorism emanating from Pakistan and highlights the need for stability in that country. | more
 

International Development

15 November 2007 : Parliamentary Debate

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During a debate on International Development, Brooks Newmark highlights the work of the Portland Trust which supports small businesses through micro-finance. | more
 

Burma

29 October 2007 : Parliamentary Debate

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During a Commons debate on Burma, Brooks Newmark makes the case that it is crucial the international banking system puts the financial squeeze on a regime that relies on dollars and euros to trade in oil, gas and gems. | more
 

Prime Minister's Questions

24 October 2007 : Parliamentary Debate

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Brooks Newmark challenges the PM on the Government's failure to provide a community hospital for Braintree. | more
 

Financial Market Instability

11 October 2007 : Parliamentary Debate

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Brooks Newmark asks why, when there is an ongoing consultation over the £35,000 depositor guarantee, did the Chancellor speak to a national newspaper about a £100,000 guarantee? | more
 

Further Education and Training Bill

12 July 2007 : Parliamentary Debate

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and Training Bill, Brooks Newmark praises further education institutions for their accessibility to people from a wider range of backgrounds. | more
 

Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism

10 July 2007 : Parliamentary Debate

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Speaking in a debate following the proscription of terrorist organisations MPs call for the proscription of Hizb ut-Tahrir and Brooks Newmark highlights the role of al-Muhajiroun as also being a 'conveyor belt to terrorism' in this country. | more
 

UN Resolution 1701

3 July 2007 : Parliamentary Debate

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Brooks Newmark calls on the Government to put pressure on the Syrian Government to help ensure the release of two Israeli soldiers being held by Hezbollah. | more
 

Prime Minister's Questions

13 June 2007 : Parliamentary Debate

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Brooks Newmark asks the PM whether he agrees with the Chancellor's recent self-assessment of his abilities at maths in school. | more
 

Pension Funds

10 May 2007 : Parliamentary Debate

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Brooks Newmark challenges the Government over the Chancellor's tax raid which has cost pensioners between £100 billion and £150 billion. | more
 

Iranian Seizure of Royal Navy Personnel

28 March 2007 : Parliamentary Debate

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Brooks Newmark asks the Foreign Secretary if she thinks there is any connection between the seizure of British sailors and domestic Iranian politics. | more
 

Budget Debate

21 March 2007 : Parliamentary Debate

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Brooks Newmark participates in the budget debate and highlights, amongst other things, the need for more spending on flood defences in places such as Coggeshall which faces severe flooding. | more
 

Tax Credits

15 March 2007 : Parliamentary Debate

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In a debate on the Treasury Committee's report on Tax Credits, Brooks Newmark condemns the extent of wrong payments in the tax credits system. | more
 

Prime Minister's Questions

14 March 2007 : Parliamentary Debate

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Brooks Newmark calls for a meeting with the PM to discuss lack of progress on the new community hospital for Braintree. | more
 

Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill

5 March 2007 : Parliamentary Debate

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Speaking about consumer credit and enforcement, Brooks Newmark calls for reappraisal of terms on which personal credit is offered, debt management and relief to provide a second chance and regulation of bailiffs. | more
 

Full Employment

1 March 2007 : Parliamentary Debate

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During Treasury Questions, Brooks Newmark challenges the Chancellor to recognise the important role that private equity plays in creating employment in this country. | more
 

Middle East

20 February 2007 : Parliamentary Debate

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Brooks Newmark calls for the government to put pressure on Iran to achieve the release of Israeli soldier, Corporal Shalit - one of three Israeli soldiers abducted in summer 2006. | more
 

Mental Health Services

5 February 2007 : Parliamentary Debate

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During a debate in the House of Commons on mental health services, Brooks Newmark condemns the government for putting finances before the patient. | more