Questions to Ministers

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

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.

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

During the debate following the Chancellor's Pre-Budget Report, Brooks Newmark asks for clarification about the amount of additional money raised from air passenger duty.

During Transport Questions in the House of Commons, Brooks Newmark calls for an announcement of the preferred route of the extension of the A120 between Braintree and Marks Tey. Consultation was completed about 20 months ago.

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.

Brooks Newmark calls for the UK and US Governments to put pressure on Syria and Iran to scale down the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

During a debate on a Conservative Private Member's Bill calling for an audit of infrastructure networks prior to significant housing development, Brooks Newmark cites examples from Braintree where new housing has put a strain on existing infrastructure.

During a debate about Israel and the War against Terror, Brooks Newmark condemns the Hamas Foreign Minister's statement that Hamas will should kidnap Israeli soldiers 'to exchange for (Palestinian) prisoners, should the opportunity arise'.

Brooks Newmark calls for a parliamentary debate on the funding crisis in the Primary Care Trusts (PCTs)?