Finance Bill - Report stage
1 July 2008 :
Parliamentary Debate
Brooks Newmark questions the reasoning behind reducing the time period for some of the most vulnerable people in our society to reclaim overpaid tax.
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Cost of Living Debate
24 June 2008 :
Parliamentary Debate
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.
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European Union (Audit of Benefits and Costs of UK Membership) Bill
20 June 2008 :
Parliamentary Debate
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.
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Domestic Violence
19 June 2008 :
Parliamentary Debate
Brooks Newmark questions the Minister for Equality about the links between the increase in the number of domestic violence victims and 24-hour drinking.
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Voting Age (Reduction) Bill
6 June 2008 :
Parliamentary Debate
Brooks Newmark calls for more focus on trying to motivate 18 to 21-year-olds to vote.
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Pensioner Poverty
4 June 2008 :
Parliamentary Debate
Speaking during an Opposition Day debate on Pensioner Poverty, Brooks Newmark calls for an end to means-testing for the elderly.
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A120 extension
3 June 2008 :
Parliamentary Debate
Brooks Newmark calls on the Government to speed up an announcement on the extension of the A120 between Braintree and Marks Tey.
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Prime Minister's Questions: Domestic Violence
21 May 2008 :
Parliamentary Debate
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%.
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Domestic Violence
20 March 2008 :
Parliamentary Debate
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%
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British Board of Film Classification (Accountability to Parliament and Appeals) Bill
29 February 2008 :
Parliamentary Debate
Brooks Newmark highlights the limitations of the Bill as far more information is available on the internet than in films and DVDs.
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Topical Question: Post Office closures
28 February 2008 :
Parliamentary Debate
Brooks Newmark calls on the Government to ensure that consultations on the post office network should be both accurate and public.
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Smuggling (Gaza)
19 February 2008 :
Parliamentary Debate
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.
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Pakistan (Terrorism)
16 January 2008 :
Parliamentary Debate
Brooks Newmark takes part in a debate on terrorism emanating from Pakistan and highlights the need for stability in that country.
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International Development
15 November 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
During a debate on International Development, Brooks Newmark highlights the work of the Portland Trust which supports small businesses through micro-finance.
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Burma
29 October 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
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.
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Prime Minister's Questions
24 October 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
Brooks Newmark challenges the PM on the Government's failure to provide a community hospital for Braintree.
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Financial Market Instability
11 October 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
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?
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Further Education and Training Bill
12 July 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
and Training Bill, Brooks Newmark praises further education institutions for their accessibility to people from a wider range of backgrounds.
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Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism
10 July 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
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.
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UN Resolution 1701
3 July 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
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.
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Prime Minister's Questions
13 June 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
Brooks Newmark asks the PM whether he agrees with the Chancellor's recent self-assessment of his abilities at maths in school.
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Pension Funds
10 May 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
Brooks Newmark challenges the Government over the Chancellor's tax raid which has cost pensioners between £100 billion and £150 billion.
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Iranian Seizure of Royal Navy Personnel
28 March 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
Brooks Newmark asks the Foreign Secretary if she thinks there is any connection between the seizure of British sailors and domestic Iranian politics.
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Budget Debate
21 March 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
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.
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Tax Credits
15 March 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
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.
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Prime Minister's Questions
14 March 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
Brooks Newmark calls for a meeting with the PM to discuss lack of progress on the new community hospital for Braintree.
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Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill
5 March 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
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.
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Full Employment
1 March 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
During Treasury Questions, Brooks Newmark challenges the Chancellor to recognise the important role that private equity plays in creating employment in this country.
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Middle East
20 February 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
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.
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Mental Health Services
5 February 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
During a debate in the House of Commons on mental health services, Brooks Newmark condemns the government for putting finances before the patient.
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