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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Braintree MP welcomes A120 review
12 June 2008 :
Press Release
Brooks Newmark has welcomed a new study into the benefits of upgrading the A120 between Braintree and Marks Tey into a dual carriageway.
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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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Cyprus (Justice)
14 March 2008 :
Speech
Brooks Newmark secures a debate on the conviction of Luke Atkinson and Michael Binnington in Cyprus.
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Human Trafficking - Slavery
16 January 2008 :
Speech
Brooks Newmark calls on the Government to act decisively so that the UK can once again lead the world in the fight against slavery.
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Government's assessment as set out in the pre-Budget report for the purposes of Section 5 of the European Communities (Amendment) Act 1993
6 December 2007 :
Speech
Brooks Newmark questions the Government's public finances submission to the European Union.
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Transport Minister gives renewed commitment to progress on the A120
15 November 2007 :
Press Release
Transport Minister Tom Harris MP met today with local MPs, councillors and representatives of local action groups to discuss progress towards the preferred route announcement for the A120.
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Racism (Universities)
29 June 2007 :
Speech
Brooks Newmark leads a debate on tackling racism in universities, with particular focus on the in particular on the proposed University and College Unions' boycott of Israeli academics.
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Turn out to vote!
1 May 2007 :
Article for Braintree and Witham Times
It's not often that I'd recommend we take our cue from the French.
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Brooks slams Chancellor's pensions record
17 April 2007 :
Press Release
Brooks Newmark today joined Conservative Members of Parliament a vote of no confidence in the Chancellor's handling of Britain's occupational pension schemes.
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Private Equity Funds
19 March 2007 :
Speech
Brooks Newmark dismisses fears about the private equity industry and highlights the considerable growth in that industry and welcomes the British Venture Capital Association's working party to consider issues of transparency and disclosure.
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So Unfare!
14 November 2006 :
Press Release
Brooks Newmark has joined the growing number of MPs who have answered a call to donate a day's salary to the compensation fund set up to help over 150,000 families who have lost money in the collapse of the Farepak Christmas Savings Club.
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Post Office
16 October 2006 :
Parliamentary Debate
During a debate on the Post Office, Brooks Newmark intervenes to call for a 'framework for the future' of the Post Office. The Government should implement joined-up thinking in relation to DVLA, TV licences, etc.
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Finance (No.2) Bill - REITs
5 July 2006 :
Speech
Brooks Newmark speaks in support of an amendment to permit REITs (real estate investment trusts) to list on the AIM (alternative investment market).
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Europe and the Regulatory Reform Bill
5 June 2006 :
Article for Essex Chronicle
Some weeks ago the Vicar of one of the parishes in my constituency wrote to me with news that the European Union had introduced legislation which would outlaw the construction and refurbishment of the humble pipe-organ.
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Police Force Mergers
15 May 2006 :
Parliamentary Question
During Home Office Questions in the House of Commons, Brooks Newmark calls for Essex to retain an independent police force and not be forced against the will of the people of Essex into a merger with other forces.
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Finance (No.2) Bill - Real Estate Investment Trusts
3 May 2006 :
Speech
Brooks Newmark calls for flexibility in real estate investment trusts and argues against the requirement that they should be listed on the stock exchange.
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Budget Debate
22 March 2006 :
Speech
Brooks Newmark takes a look at the Budget from a businessman's point of view and considers forthcoming international competition from countries such as India and China.
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Comptroller and Auditor General Report
25 January 2006 :
Parliamentary Question
Brooks Newmarks asks the when the Speaker's Committee will publish the Comptroller and Auditor General's statutory value for money report on the Electoral Commission for 2003–04.
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A120 (Braintree to Marks Tey)
20 January 2006 :
Speech
Full text of Brooks' speech in the Adjournment Debate of the future of the A120 between Braintree and Marks Tey.
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Immunisation
15 November 2005 :
Parliamentary Question
Brooks Newmark asks the Chancellor about potential debt liability arising from the International Finance Facility for Immunisation when it is drawn down.
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MP attends Trade Justice Mass Lobby
3 November 2005 :
Press Release
Member of Parliament for Braintree, attended yesterday’s mass lobby of parliament by campaigners from the Trade Justice Movement and ‘Make Poverty History’
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ID Cards
25 October 2005 :
Article for Essex Chronicle
One aspect of the American political system that I respect is the clear definition of the relationship between the American citizen and the state.
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Government Regulation
4 July 2005 :
Speech
During a debate in the House of Commons on Government Regulation, Brooks Newmark makes a major speech highlighting costs of additional regulation for small businesses.
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Finance Bill
13 June 2005 :
Speech
Brooks Newmark raises his concerns over delays over tax legislation that gives effect to real estate investment trusts (REITs).
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Finance Bill
13 June 2005 :
Parliamentary Debate
Brooks Newmark calms concerns about the effect of REITs on property prices.
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Maiden Speech
7 June 2005 :
Speech
Brooks Newmark makes his maiden speech in the House of Commons.
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