23 January 2012 :
Parliamentary Debate
MP highlights effect of biofuels on food production
During a Parliamentary debate on rising food prices, Mark Pritchard highlights the effect of biofuel production which removes a lot of agricultural land.
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23 January 2012 :
Parliamentary Debate
MP backs rebalancing of economy
Mark Pritchard backs calls for rebalance of the economy so that there are more tax producers than tax consumers.
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23 January 2012 :
Parliamentary Question
MP calls for ban on sale of endangered species as pets
Mark Pritchard calls on the Government to stop the sale of endangered species as pets.
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23 January 2012 :
Parliamentary Question
MP raises concern for wedge-tailed eagle
Mark Pritchard calls on the Government to raise the effect of intensive logging on the Tasmanian wedge-tailed eagle population with the Government of Australia.
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22 January 2012 :
Parliamentary Question
350th anniversary of the Book of Common Prayer
Mark Pritchard questions the Church Commissioners about events to mark the 350th anniversary of the Book of Common Prayer in 2012.
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22 January 2012 :
Parliamentary Question
Security situation in South Sudan
Mark Pritchard asks the Foreign Secretary for his assessment of the security situation in South Sudan.
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19 January 2012 :
Parliamentary Debate
MP calls Parliamentary vote before any increase in UK contribution to IMF
Mark Pritchard calls for a Parliamentary debate on Britain’s contribution to the IMF and in particular calls for an assurance that if any increase in the UK's contribution is sought, there will first be a vote in Parliament.
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19 January 2012 :
Parliamentary Question
Airbus A380
Mark Pritchard calls on the Secretary of State for Transport to meet with the Civil Aviation Authority to discuss the airworthiness of the Airbus A380.
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17 January 2012 :
News Release
Wrekin MP signs Holocaust Memorial Day Book of Commitment
Mark Pritchard MP signed a Book of Commitment in the House of Commons, in doing so pledging the MP’s commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and honouring those who died during the Holocaust.
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17 January 2012 :
Parliamentary Question
Columbia
Speaking during Foreign Office questions in the House of Commons, Mark Pritchard welcomes the new era of peace and prosperity in Columbia.
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17 January 2012 :
Parliamentary Question
Burma
Mark Pritchard asks the Foreign Secretary for his assessment of the situation in Burma following his recent visit to the country.
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16 January 2012 :
News Release
Wrekin MP calls for Educational Support for Children in the Care System
Wrekin MP Mark Pritchard called on the Government today to improve the education and support for learning for the 63,000 children who are in child care facilities around the Britain.
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16 January 2012 :
News Release
Wrekin MP calls for debate in Shropshire whether the M54 should be linked with the M6 toll road?
Wrekin MP, Mark Pritchard, has called on the Transport Secretary to hold discussions with local authorities in the West Midlands on the possibility of extending the M6 toll road to the M54 in Shropshire.
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16 January 2012 :
Parliamentary Question
Animal Welfare: Circuses
Mark Pritchard calls on the Government to ban wild animals in circuses following the landmark judgement by the Austrian Constitutional Court in Vienna in December which rejected a challenge to that country's decision to ban the use of wild animals in circuses.
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16 January 2012 :
Parliamentary Question
Independent Police Complaints Commission
Mark Pritchard calls on the Government to consider replacing the Independent Police Complaints Commission with a new independent oversight body
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16 January 2012 :
Parliamentary Question
Sovereignty: Scotland
Mark Pritchard asks the Government about preparing for the possibility of independence for Scotland.
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12 January 2012 :
Parliamentary Debate
Mark Pritchard calls for debate on abortion time limits
Mark Pritchard calls for a debate on abortion time limits - he highlights, in particular, that babies are still being aborted because they have cleft palates or club feet.
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12 January 2012 :
Parliamentary Question
British Nationality
Mark Pritchard calls for legislation to revoke the British citizenship of naturalised British citizens convicted of treason and acts of terrorism.
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11 January 2012 :
Parliamentary Question
M54: M6
Mark Pritchard questions the Secretary of State for Transport about the case for connecting the M54 with the M6 toll road.
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11 January 2012 :
Parliamentary Question
M6: West Midlands
Mark Pritchard asks the Secretary of State for Transport about the possibility of extending the M6 Toll road.
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23 December 2011 :
News Release
MP visits The Cottage nursing home in Newport
MP for The Wrekin Mark Pritchard made a Christmas visit to The Cottage Christian, the former Southern Cross nursing home in Newport, now operated by Coverage Care on a not for profit basis.
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20 December 2011 :
Parliamentary Question
Croatia: Elections
Mark Pritchard asks the Foreign Secretary about alleged election fraud in the recent Croatian election.
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19 December 2011 :
Parliamentary Question
MP raises concerns about export of horses for slaughter
Mark Pritchard questions the Government about its position on the live export of horses for slaughter.
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15 December 2011 :
Parliamentary Debate
MP calls for debate on Syria
Mark Pritchard calls for a Parliamentary debate to discuss Syria and to ensure the end of the killing of thousands of innocent men, women and children.
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13 December 2011 :
Parliamentary Question
Railways: Mobile Phones
Mark Pritchard calls on the Government to ensure that any new rail franchise must cooperate with mobile telephone operators to ensure improved mobile coverage on trains.
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12 December 2011 :
Parliamentary Debate
MP backs PM's action in Europe
Mark Pritchard congratulates the PM on his leadership and on putting Britain first.
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12 December 2011 :
Parliamentary Question
Housing: Population
Mark Pritchard asks about the Government's assessment on the effect of UK housing stock on immigration.
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12 December 2011 :
Parliamentary Question
Veterinary Services: Fees and Charges
Mark Pritchard calls for an investigation into the pricing structures of the veterinary profession.
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12 December 2011 :
Parliamentary Question
Fiji: Christianity
In a written question to the Foreign Secretary, Mark Pritchard raises concerns about religious freedom in Fiji.
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7 December 2011 :
Parliamentary Question
PMQs: MP urges PM to stand up for Britain at EU summit
Mark Pritchard urges the PM to stand up for the British national interest at the EU summit and criticises "bailout after bailout", calling instead for Europe to become more competitive with less red tape.
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7 December 2011 :
Parliamentary Question
Heathrow Airport
Mark Pritchard calls on the Transport Secretary to commission research into the effect on the economy of not constructing a third runway at Heathrow airport.
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6 December 2011 :
Parliamentary Question
Shipping: Guide Dogs
Mark Pritchard asks the Secretary of State for Transport to look into the issue of travel restrictions for guide dogs with pet passports on cruise ships travelling within the EU.
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5 December 2011 :
Parliamentary Question
MP backs decision to allow councils to decide on prayers
Mark Pritchard congratulates the Government on allowing councils to decide for themselves whether to hold prayers at the start of their meetings.
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5 December 2011 :
Parliamentary Question
Iraq: Human Trafficking
Mark Pritchard asks the Foreign Secretary about tackling human trafficking in Iraq.
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1 December 2011 :
Parliamentary Debate
MP calls for Burma debate
Mark Pritchard calls for an urgent Parliamentary debate on Burma and highlights the more than 1,000 political prisoners still being held without charge or trial.
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1 December 2011 :
Parliamentary Debate
MP warns BBC against disproportionate cuts to local radio
During a debate on the BBC, Mark Pritchard calls on the corporation not to discriminate against regional and local radio when making cuts to its services. He warned that the BBC is in danger of becoming very London-centric.
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30 November 2011 :
Parliamentary Debate
British Embassy (Tehran)
Speaking during a debate following the Foreign Secretary's statement on events in Tehran, Mark Pritchard calls on the Government of Iran to learn from Persian history, as King Cyrus created the first charter on human rights, now on display at the UN.
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23 November 2011 :
News Release
Mark Pritchard MP shows his support to end the Filipino dog meat trade
Mark Pritchard met with Network for Animals (NFA) and the Kennel Club on the 22nd November 2011 to collect a petition which calls for the reinforcement of the ban on the Filipino dog meat trade.
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2 November 2011 :
Parliamentary Debate
MP calls for council tax freeze in Telford & Wrekin
During a Parliamentary debate on living standards Mark Pritchard calls for a council tax freeze in Telford & Wrekin and a stop to taxpayers’ money being used to fund unions in local authorities.
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24 October 2011 :
News
Mark speaks to the Telegraph calling for an EU referendum
Mark Pritchard explains that we should have a referendum on the EU because most of the UK's electorate have never had a chance to vote on membership. (Video)
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