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Bio-fuels Podcast

January 2008 Mark's thoughts on biofuels | click here.

Defence Training Review - One year on

16 January 2008 Mark speaks to Shropshire Radio about the DTR decision | click here.

8 May 2008 : Parliamentary Question

Expert Evidence

Mark Pritchard questions the Solicitor-General about the review of expert witnesses in criminal trials. full story

6 May 2008 : Parliamentary Question

Topical Question: Abortion

Mark Pritchard calls for the Government to do more to stop abortion being used for social rather than medical reasons. full story

6 May 2008 : Parliamentary Debate

Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill: Abolition of Offence of Blasphemy

Mark Pritchard raises the question of whether religious views should be kept private or play a part in the workplace and public service. full story

4 May 2008 : News Release

Wrekin MP meets poverty champion

Mark Pritchard recently met with Sir Bob Geldof in London - at a conference the Wrekin MP was chairing. full story

30 April 2008 : Parliamentary Question

Prime Minister's Questions: Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill

Mark Pritchard asks the PM if MPs will have a free vote on the Third Reading of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill. full story

30 April 2008 : Parliamentary Question

Vietnam: BBC External Services

Mark Pritchard asks the Foreign Secretary if he will hold discussions with the Head of BBC World Service on the effects of the recent reduction in the number of hours of Vietnamese language programmes. full story

29 April 2008 : Parliamentary Question

Prisoner Suicides

Raising concerns about the increase in the number of prison suicides, Mark Pritchard calls on the Government to ensure that prisons are appropriately staffed and that there are enough suicide-watch cells available. full story

29 April 2008 : Parliamentary Debate

Topical Question: Sentencing

Mark Pritchard raises public concerns about the leniency of custodial sentences given for murder and calls for a review of the minimum tariff for convictio of murder - currently only 15 years. full story

24 April 2008 : News Release

MP Meets Presidential Hopeful

Wrekin MP, Mark Pritchard, met Republican Presidential hopeful and Arizona Senator John McCain at a recent conference in Washington DC. full story

24 April 2008 : Article

Post Offices vital to local communities, says MP

Post offices provide a vital lifeline to many communities throughout Telford and Wrekin. full story