12 December 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Armed Forces: Mortgages
Mark Pritchard calls on the Secretary of State for Defence to meet the Council of Mortgage Lenders to discuss the number of rejected mortgage applications from UK forces personnel posted overseas on the grounds of inability to provide a UK address.
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12 December 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Lebanon: Armed Forces
Mark Pritchard questions the Secretary of State for Defence about plans to provide military advisers to the Lebanese armed forces.
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12 December 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Motorcycles: Noise
Mark Pritchard calls on the Government to bring forward proposals to give local authorities more powers to enforce noise pollution legislation in relation to off-road scrambling.
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11 December 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
School Funding (Shropshire) Debate
Mark Pritchard highlights the impact that migration from within the EU and immigration is having on infrastructure in Shropshire.
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11 December 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Sugar Beet
Mark Pritchard calls on the Government to ensure that British Sugar's application to surrender quota back to the EU is not agreed without compensation affected businesses in Shropshire.
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11 December 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
British Nationality
In a question to the Home Secretary, Mark Pritchard asks if she plans to extend the time period before non-UK citizens resident in the United Kingdom can apply for naturalisation.
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10 December 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Somalia: Armed Conflict
Mark Pritchard questions the Foreign Secretary as to whether there have been any requests from the Ethiopian Government for military equipment and advice for operations in Somalia.
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10 December 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Ambulance Services: Shropshire
Mark Pritchard calls on the Secretary of State for Health to ensure that there is an appropriate number of West Midlands Ambulance Trust's ambulances in Shropshire to respond to emergency calls during the day and at night.
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6 December 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Sustainable Farming
Mark Pritchard calls for food labelling to place more emphasis on where farm products were sourced rather than packaged.
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6 December 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Sudan: Overseas Aid
Mark Pritchard questions the Secretary of State for International Development about aid given to the government of Sudan.
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5 December 2007 :
Speech
Christianophobia
Mark Pritchard leads a debate on the "rising Christianophobia" in "some" communities and calls on public bodies to recognise the many benefits the Christian faith has brought to Britain.
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5 December 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
Benefits Simplification
Mark Pritchard highlights the unnecessary duplication of basic information, such as name, address and other contact details when members of the public find themselves dealing with different Government departments.
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5 December 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Gabon: Diplomatic Service
Mark Pritchard calls on the Government to appoint a UK Honorary Consul to Gabon.
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3 December 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Group of Eight: HIV Infection
Mark Pritchard calls on the Foreign Secretary to hold discussions with his Japanese counterpart to ensure that HIV/AIDS is included on the agenda for the forthcoming G8 Summit.
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29 November 2007 :
News Release
MP's To Debate "Rising Christianophobia"
Mark Pritchard is to raise the issue, of what the MP calls, "rising Christianophobia" in "some" local communities, in a Parliamentary debate next Wednesday (5th December).
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28 November 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
Middle East
During a debate following a statement by the Foreign Secretary, Mark Pritchard calls on the Government to consider inviting Israel to join NATO so that its future security can be guaranteeed, paving the way for a two-state solution.
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28 November 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
Prisons
Mark Pritchard calls on the Government to deal with the issue of foreign prisoners more efficiently and effectively in order to free up several thousand prison places.
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28 November 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Armed Forces: Mortgages
Mark Pritchard calls on the Defence Secretary to discuss with the Council of Mortgage Lenders the treatment of mortgage applications by armed forces personnel who are then posted overseas.
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28 November 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Military Attaches
In a written question, Mark Pritchard asks the Defence Secretary for an assessment of the impact on UK defence sales ont he reduction of defence attaches assigned to UK embassies overseas.
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27 November 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Warehouse Fires
Mark Pritchard calls on the Government to look again at whether criminal liability should fall on directors of companies in relation to health and safety issues in the workplace.
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27 November 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
Housing and Regeneration Bill
Mark Pritchard calls on the Government to do more to support for members of the armed forces, may of whom are unable to get mortgages from UK companies for homes in the UK.
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27 November 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Cancer: Drugs
Mark Pritchard questions the Secretary of State for Health about trials and licensing of the cancer drug sorafenib.
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27 November 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Clinical Trials: Advisory Services
Mark Pritchard calls on the Secretary of State for Health to meet with the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence to discuss improving access for the general public to information on drug trials and timetables of drug trials.
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26 November 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Citizenship
Mark Pritchard calls for citizenship ceremonies which are held to welcome new British citizens to include a statement of the responsibilities to this nation.
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26 November 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
Welfare and Skills
Mark Pritchard asks the Secretary of State for Welfare and Skills about targets to get people unable to work because of their inability to speak English into the workplace.
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26 November 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
Health and Social Care Bill
During the second reading of the Health and Social Care Bill debate, Mark Pritchard highlights problems caused by confusion about whether the local authority or the primary care trust pays for a particular package of care.
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22 November 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Philippines: Terrorism
Mark Pritchard calls on the Foreign Secretary to ensure that all necessary counter-terrorism support and assistance is given to the government of the Philippines in tackling terrorism.
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21 November 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Defence Training Programme: RAF St. Athan
Mark Pritchard questions the Secretary of State for Wales about discussions he has had with the Ministry of Defence over the time taken to implement the defence training programme at RAF St. Athan.
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20 November 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Cricket: Primary Education
Mark Pritchard calls on the Government to take steps to encourage cricket in primary schools.
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14 November 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Animal Experiments
Mark Pritchard calls on the Secretary of State for Health to discuss with health product manufacturers mandatory labelling for products that have been tested on animals.
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13 November 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Military Attaches
Mark Pritchard asks the Secretary of State for Defence about the impact of the redeployment of defence attachés from UK embassies on the level of intelligence gathered.
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13 November 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Banks: Debts
Mark Pritchard asks the Chancellor what measures have been put in place to ensure full disclosure of bad debts in the retail and wholesale banking sector in the past 12 months.
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12 November 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Terrorism: Nuclear Weapons
Mark Pritchard asks the Home Secretary if she plans to amend the Terrorism Act 2000 to include the use of radiological weapons in the list of weapons and substances falling within the scope of the Act.
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3 November 2007 :
News Release
Revoke citizenship for naturalised Brits, says MP
Mark Pritchard has suggested that UK citizenship should be "revoked" for anyone convicted of high crimes against the State and for treason
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29 October 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Public Service Broadcasting
During Culture, Media and Sport Questions, Mark Pritchard calls on the Secretary of State to take action to prevent any cuts to regional news on ITV.
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29 October 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Public Houses: Rural Areas
Mark Pritchard asks the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform if he will hold discussions with brewery companies on support for rural public houses in England and Wales.
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23 October 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Railways: Shropshire
Mark Pritchard asks the Secretary of State for Transport about the ratio of capacity to passenger numbers of Arriva trains serving Shropshire.
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22 October 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Prisoners: Foreigners
Mark Pritchard asks the Secretary of State for Justice about the numbers of non-UK and non-EU nationals in prisons in England and Wales.
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18 October 2007 :
News Release
MP backs Children's Society Campaign
Mark Pritchard has supported plans for a national policy for runaway support for under 16’s. The campaign is being managed by The Children’s Society, and is backed by over 30 charities under the English Coalition for Runaway Children.
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18 October 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Treasury Questions: Efficiency Savings
Mark Pritchard questions the Chancellor about the 3 per cent. efficiency saving target required from local authorities in 2008-09.
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18 October 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
Business of the House: Turkey
In calling for an urgent Parliamentary debate on Turkey, Mark Pritchard urges Turkey to show restraint in relation to Iraq thereby demonstrating that it is an international, responsible player in the community of Europe.
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18 October 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
Third Sector Review
During a debate on the Third Sector Review, Mark Pritchard speaks up for smaller community charities and faith-based organisations.
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18 October 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Housing: Immigration
Mark Pritchard asks the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government when she will complete her view of the impact of immigration on housing.
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17 October 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Trade Links (Malawi)
During Scottish Questions, Mark Pritchard raises his concern a Scottish international aid charity might be competing with, rather than complementing the work of the Department for International Development.
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17 October 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Airports: Passengers
Mark Pritchard asks the Secretary of State for Transport about the number of passengers passing through Heathrow and Gatwick.
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16 October 2007 :
Speech
Defence Policy
Mark Pritchard calls for a proper debate on Britain’s role in the ballistic missile defence shield and makes the case for hypersonic mass technology. He also takes the opportunity to call for a secure military future for Cosford, the DLO, ABRO and DSDA.
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16 October 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Migration: Housing Plans
Mark Pritchard asks the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government if she will discuss with the Home Secretary the potential impact of migration on the Government's plans for housing.
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15 October 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Hares: Conservation
Mark Pritchard asks the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if he will discuss with the Game Conservancy Trust plans to conserve the mountain hare.
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15 October 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Ambulance Services: Protective Clothing
Mark Pritchard asks the Secretary of State for Health what requests he has received from ambulance trusts for additional funding for the purchase of stab proof vests.
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10 October 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
RAF St. Athan
Mark Pritchard questions the Secretary of State for Wales on progress on infrastructure projects in support of the Defence Training Review project at RAF St. Athan.
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