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Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill
This Bill has been the subject of great controversy in the news recently. It would allow the creation of 'hybrid' 'pre-embryonic' cells containing both human and animal material for use in medical research. Do you support this provision?
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 Newsletter April 2008 |
EmploymentRetention BillIn the last newsletter I mentioned that I would be bringing aBill of my own before Parliament in an attempt to change the lawfor disabled people in work. The Bill I have put to...
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| Football in Scotland |
George Burley, the new manager of the Scottish football team, was in Parliament yesterday to meet with Scottish MPs and the Prime Minister. We all know that football is a re...
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| Winter Fuel Allowance Debate 17th March |
Yesterday evening I gave a speech in Parliament on the Winter Fuel Allowance in a debate I had been granted on this, with the Minister for Pensions, Mike O'Brien, answering. It took place at...
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| Budget Day 12th March |
The Budget is a key event in the Parliamentary calendar - it is one of the occasions when almost all MPs will be in the Chamber and not in other parts of the House of Commons on committees o...
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| Newsletter January 2008 |
Report From Westminster I was dismayed to learn that despite the evidence submitted to the consultation by myself and others and the meetings I held with Post Office Ltd., Postwatch, the Minister ...
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| Surgery Cancellation - Whiteinch 21st March |
Surgery Cancellation The surgery at the Whiteinch Centre, scheduled for 21st March, has been cancelled due to the public holiday for Good Friday. Anyone wishing to contact John can f...
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| Chancellor's First Pre Budget Report |
Chancellor Alastair Darling’s first pre budget report Today the Chancellor, Rt Hon Alastair Darling MP delivered his first pre budget report to the House of Commons. Raising the aspiration...
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| Facebook |
Facebook - the social networking phenomenon that has hit schools, colleges and households has finally made its way to the Houses of Parliament. Yes that’s right Members of Parliament and Me...
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| Looking back at Westminster 2006/2007 |
As this parliamentary session ends, looking back I am proud to have represented Glasgow North West here in Westminster, voting for important bills that will improve life for families and e...
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| All Party Nuclear Energy Group submit a response to the Government Consultation on the Future of Nuclear Power |
Today the All Party Parliamentary Nuclear Energy Group, of which I am Chair, submitted a response to the Government's public consultation on the Future of Nuclear Power. You can read the resp...
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| Parliamentary Recess |
On Thursday 26 July 2007 the House rose for Summer Recess until Monday 8 October 2007. This means that I will not be in Westminster again till October however that does not mean I stop workin...
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| Friends of Louisiana |
On Tuesday 17 July 2007 I launched the Friends of Louisiana group in Parliament. Having been part of the British-American Parliamentary Group delegation to the United States in 2005 I witne...
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| Prime Minister Gordon Brown |
On Wednesday 27 June Prime Minister Rt Hon Tony Blair MP stood down as the country's Prime Minister after 10 years in office. This paved the way for a new British Prime Minister, Rt Hon Gordo...
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| John Robertson welcomes the new Labour Party Leader and Prime Minister, Rt Hon Gordon Brown MP |
On Sunday 24 June 2007 I was down in Manchester to see the change of Labour Party leader from Tony Blair to Gordon Brown. I write now to tell you a little bit more about Gordon Brown, our n...
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| Tony Blair steps down as Labour Party Leader |
Tony Blair steps down as leader of the Labour Party The Prime Minister announces that he will step down as PM on 27 June in a speech made
at Trimdon Labour Club in Sedgefield On Thursday Tony...
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| Energy White Paper |
Labour launches Energy White Paper I was in the House on Wednesday to hear Labour's Trade & Industry Secretary, Alistair Darling's statement on the Energy white paper. Clearly in energy policy...
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| Agreement in Northern Ireland |
Agreement in Northern Ireland
8 May confirmed as date for devolution
Monday saw the coming together of political parties to restore devolved government to Northern Ireland. May 8 has been...
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| This week in Parliament - March 2007 |
March 1
This week in Parliament I have been working on:
Climate Change Employment Retention Anti Whaling campaign Nigeria and International development Ticket touting...
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| This Week in Parliament - February 2007 |
February 2007 This week I have been working on a variety of issues:
1. Tax credits
2. Fair-trade fortnight
3. Protecting workers
4. Carers
5. Bio fuels
Parents – g...
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EmploymentRetention BillIn the last newsletter I mentioned that I would be bringing aBill of my own before Parliament in an attempt to change the lawfor disabled people in work. The Bill I have put to...
George Burley, the new manager of the Scottish football team, was in Parliament yesterday to meet with Scottish MPs and the Prime Minister. We all know that football is a re...
The Budget is a key event in the Parliamentary calendar - it is one of the occasions when almost all MPs will be in the Chamber and not in other parts of the House of Commons on committees o...
Report From Westminster I was dismayed to learn that despite the evidence submitted to the consultation by myself and others and the meetings I held with Post Office Ltd., Postwatch, the Minister ...
As this parliamentary session ends, looking back I am proud to have represented Glasgow North West here in Westminster, voting for important bills that will improve life for families and e...
On Tuesday 17 July 2007 I launched the Friends of Louisiana group in Parliament. Having been part of the British-American Parliamentary Group delegation to the United States in 2005 I witne...
On Sunday 24 June 2007 I was down in Manchester to see the change of Labour Party leader from Tony Blair to Gordon Brown. I write now to tell you a little bit more about Gordon Brown, our n...