Crimes of Violence: Essex
21 April 2008 :
Parliamentary Question
Brooks Newmark questions the Home Secretary about the number of violent crimes reported in Braintree in each of the last five years.
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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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Brooks meets Police Officers after pay rally
23 January 2008 :
Press Release
Brooks Newmark today met with two Police Officer constituents who visited the House of Commons after attending a rally to protest against the Government's police pay award.
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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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Braintree and Witham Times: Are drivers being left in the dark on window tinting?
27 November 2007 :
Article for Braintree and Witham Times
A constituent recently came to see me after falling victim to what many people might think is an obscure piece of road safety law - he was pulled over by police for driving a car with excessively tinted windows.
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Motor Vehicles: Glass
13 November 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Brooks Newmark asks the Home Secretary about guidance issued to police on enforcement of the visual light transmission standard for vehicle windows.
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Motor Vehicles: Glass
13 November 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Brooks Newmark asks the Home Secretary about the cost to police of equipment to measure the visual light transmission standard for vehicle windows.
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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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Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill - Enforcement by taking control of goods
27 June 2007 :
Speech
Brooks Newmark calls for a code of conduct for bailiffs and a list of basic items that enforcement officers cannot remove.
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Tony Blair's legacy from Brooks Newmark
15 May 2007 :
Article for Essex Chronicle
Tony Blair came to power on a wave of high expectations under the banner 'Things can only get better.'
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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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Statistics and Registration Service Bill
13 March 2007 :
Speech
During a debate on a bill set up an Independent Board to oversea government statistics, Brooks Newmark argues against a two-tier system of "official statistics" and "national statistics" which will undermine public trust.
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Statistics and Registration Service Bill
8 January 2007 :
Speech
In a debate on the Statistics and Registration Service Bill, which will create a Statistics Board to oversee production of impartial official statistics, Brooks Newmark raises concerns that in several areas it fails to achieve the independence it needs.
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Speech to Braintree District Area Annual Neighbourhood Watch Conference on Tuesday 10th October at the Braintree District Council Offices
10 October 2006 :
Speech
I am delighted to have been invited to speak at the Annual Neighbourhood Watch conference for the Braintree District Area.
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Policing Minister tells Essex MPs 'forced mergers are off the agenda'
19 July 2006 :
Press Release
This morning, Policing Minister, Tony McNulty MP, gave an assurance to a delegation of Essex MPs that the forced merger of police forces was 'off the agenda' and would no longer go ahead.
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Armed Forces Personnel
6 July 2006 :
Speech
Brooks Newmark calls for the Government to focus more on its duty of care owed to the men and women of the armed services and in particular to the 5 R's of recruitment, retention, resources, rehabilitation and retirement.
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Brooks calls on new Home Secretary to honour Essex police promise
16 May 2006 :
Press Release
Brooks Newmark yesterday pressed the new Home Secretary, the Rt. Hon. Dr. John Reid, to honour the Government’s promise to listen to the people of Essex before pressing ahead with planned Police Force mergers.
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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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Forensic Science
20 April 2006 :
Speech
During a parliamentary debate on forensic science, Brooks Newmark calls for the Forensic Science Service to remain in the public sector and improved standards in forensic science education.
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Antisocial Behaviour
30 March 2006 :
Article for Braintree and Witham Times
Antisocial behaviour is one of the most important challenges that our community faces. But it is not enough for us to wait for the Government to provide a solution.
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Brooks with Anthony Izzo, Chief of the Organized Crime Control Bureau, during a visit to New York with the Science and Technology Committee.
9 March 2006 :
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Brooks with Anthony Izzo, Chief of the Organized Crime Control Bureau, during a visit to New York with the Science and Technology Committee.
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M11
9 March 2006 :
Parliamentary Question
Brooks Newmarks asks the Transport Secretary for a statement about the closure of the M11 motorway on 25 February.
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MPs rally to support Essex police
14 December 2005 :
Press Release
Braintree MP Brooks Newmark joined a cross-party group of Essex MPs who met on Wednesday morning to confirm their support for the preservation of Essex Constabulary.
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Regionalisation
2 December 2005 :
Article for Essex Chronicle
The Government is currently carrying out consultations over the regionalisation of our emergency services. We are told that the aim is to increase efficiency, save costs and provide a better service to the public.
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Braintree MP shocked by local residents’ terrible ordeal
15 November 2005 :
Press Release
Braintree MP Brooks Newmark has been shocked by reports of a savage gang attack on a local businessman and his wife at their house in Cressing.
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Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill
11 November 2005 :
Speech
Brooks Newmark make a major speech on the Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill and highlights the successes of Braintree Council's pioneering scheme to offer council tax rebates to home owners who install cavity wall insulation.
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Drug-related Offending (Braintree)
2 November 2005 :
Parliamentary Question
Brooks Newmark questions the Home Secretary about arrests for suspected drug-related offences in Braintree.
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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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