Monthly Archives: December 2011

[Sir Alan Meale in the Chair] – First Great Western Rail Franchise | Westminster Hall debates

I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Truro and Falmouth (Sarah Newton) on securing the debate. I share the commitment of the hon. Member for Plymouth, Moor View (Alison Seabeck) that…

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Banking Commission Report | Oral Answers to Questions – Defence | Commons debates

The public are impatient for reform and proper regulation of our banks, so I applaud the Chancellor’s dexterity in separating the timing of the loss absorbency requirements from that of the…

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Banking Commission Report | Oral Answers to Questions – Defence | Commons debates

The public are impatient for reform and proper regulation of our banks, so I applaud the Chancellor’s dexterity in separating the timing of the loss absorbency requirements from that of the…

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Financial Education | Business of the House | Commons debates

I add my congratulations to subscribers to MoneySavingExpert.com on petitioning us for this debate. I also congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for North Swindon (Justin Tomlinson) not just on…

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Financial Education | Business of the House | Commons debates

We were made aware of online resources that students could use to supplement lectures that were available as part of their further education college’s provision. I think that it was at New…

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Rural Broadband | Oral Answers to Questions – Culture, Media and Sport | Commons debates

I commend the Minister on this initiative but, as he explained, it still leaves perhaps one in 10 households and premises without the prospect of faster broadband. What consideration has he given…

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General Anti-Avoidance Rule For Taxation

Duncan Hames has signed EDM2501. Motion reads: “That this House notes the widespread public concern about the extent of tax avoidance and evasion by individuals and corporations; further notes that while evasion is illegal, taxes can be avoided by sche…

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General Anti-Avoidance Rule For Taxation

Duncan Hames has signed EDM2501. Motion reads: “That this House notes the widespread public concern about the extent of tax avoidance and evasion by individuals and corporations; further notes that while evasion is illegal, taxes can be avoided by sche…

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Duncan Hames opens Learning Resource Centre at Wiltshire College

Duncan Hames MP joined staff and students from Wiltshire College for the opening of the newly refurbished Learning Resource Centre (LRC) at the Chippenham campus on the 2nd December.
The LRC has been refurbished over the summer to include a new …

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MP visits Learning Support Department at Sheldon School

Duncan Hames MP visited Sheldon School’s Learning Support Facility on Friday 18th November to meet with staff and pupils.
During his visit, Duncan heard about the many different ways that students are supported during their studies. He was invited to watch …

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