Monthly Archives: February 2011

Libya and the Middle East | Oral Answers to Questions – Communities and Local Government | Commons debates

It has been good to hear more muscular liberalism this afternoon. The Prime Minister rightly called Gaddafi’s rule an illegitimate regime that has lost the consent of its people. When does he…

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Housing (North Wiltshire) | Oral Answers to Questions – Communities and Local Government | Commons debates

My constituents have a keen interest in house building in the North Wiltshire constituency. The Under-Secretary, the hon. Member for Bromley and Chislehurst (Robert Neill), referred to…

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King’s Lodge School pupils celebrate China Week with MP

Pupils from King’s Lodge School celebrated ‘China Week’ with an assembly showcasing their learning, attended by Chippenham MP Duncan Hames, on Friday 18th February. The King’s Lodge pupils spent the week learning about many aspects of Chinese culture, including storytelling …

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Local MP joins Secretary of State to open Good Energy wind farm in Cornwall

Duncan Hames MP joined the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Chris Huhne MP, on February 22nd to open Delabole wind farm in North Cornwall. The wind farm is owned and operated 100% by Chippenham-based renewable electricity supplier …

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[Albert Owen in the Chair] – Rail Investment | Westminster Hall debates

I want to express to the hon. Member for Liverpool, Riverside (Mrs Ellman) my appreciation for the work of her Committee in producing its report, and providing us with the opportunity to debate…

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[Albert Owen in the Chair] – Rail Investment | Westminster Hall debates

I stand corrected. I hope that the hon. Gentleman will appreciate the opportunity that I have given him to make the case on behalf of his constituents. I would argue that neither Denton nor…

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[Albert Owen in the Chair] – Rail Investment | Westminster Hall debates

I want to express to the hon. Member for Liverpool, Riverside (Mrs Ellman) my appreciation for the work of her Committee in producing its report, and providing us with the opportunity to debate…

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[Albert Owen in the Chair] – Rail Investment | Westminster Hall debates

I stand corrected. I hope that the hon. Gentleman will appreciate the opportunity that I have given him to make the case on behalf of his constituents. I would argue that neither Denton nor…

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Topical Questions – Departmental Responsibilities | Business, Innovation and Skills | Commons debates

Perhaps, like me, Ministers can recall how it felt to be among one of the last to be picked for a team in a game of schoolyard football. The experience is very similar for some areas wishing to…

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Topical Questions – Departmental Responsibilities | Business, Innovation and Skills | Commons debates

Perhaps, like me, Ministers can recall how it felt to be among one of the last to be picked for a team in a game of schoolyard football. The experience is very similar for some areas wishing to…

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