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- RESPONSE TO SUPREME COURT'S DECISION ON BANK CHARGES DEC '09
The role of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is to make markets work well for consumers. Its responsibilities include enforcement of the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999...
- GARY MCKINNON DEC '09
Mr McKinnon is alleged to have attacked sensitive computer systems in the US, causing damage in excess of $ 500,000. Following an investigation, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) took the...
- EQUITABLE LIFE OCT '09
Equitable Life started selling its guaranteed annuity rate pensions in 1957. These promised a clear and unambiguous return on capital invested, depending on the age of the policy holder when...
- TOBACCO DISPLAY BAN OCT '09
Firstly, although the UK government currently has a similar proposal going through parliament (proposed in a provision of the Health Bill), in Scotland this is a devolved issue. I am...
- CLIMATE CHANGE AT COPENHAGEN SEPT '09
In December this year, all eyes will be on Copenhagen as environment ministers from 192 nations meet to decide the world's new plan to tackle climate change. In recent years,...
- PUBLIC HEALTH (SCOTAND) ACT 2008 (SUNBEDS) REGULATIONS 2009
I note the concerns regarding the introduction of the above legislation, and the impact it will have on sun bed outlets throughout the country. The legislation in question is currently...
- HIGH HEDGES SEPT '09
As communities expand, people with gardens tend to protect some of their privacy and security by planting hedges around boundary of their garden. Hedges can have excellent beneficial effects to...
- TERMINATE THE RATE CAMPAIGN AUG 09
When making a call from a fixed phone or mobile to a UK mobile, the mobile operator on the receiving end will charge the caller to complete the call. This...
- MOVING HARDIE BUST JUN '09
The campaign to move the bust of Labour party founder Keir Hardie in the House of Commons to a more prominent position has been active for the past 20 years....
- THE MARINE AND COSTAL ACCESS BILL JUL '09
The Marine and Coastal Access Bill is a Labour manifesto commitment which is widely supported by civil society and marine communities and businesses. It seeks to introduce a new framework...
- TRIDENT JUN '09
The fears that have been expressed about expenditure in this area, particularly in light of the economic crisis, merit serious consideration. Could the money be better spent elsewhere? My answer...
- BINGO TAX JUN '09
There were a number of changes to the way bingo is taxed in the Budget. These changes were made to help simplify the way in which bingo clubs are taxed,...
- UNITE THE UNION CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT OUR JOBS MAY '09
It cannot be denied that the UK Government has taken swift action to prevent several large banks from going under, and a natural follow on from this is the pressure...
- SAFER MEDICINES CAMPAIGN
The bill that EDM 569 refers to has virtually no chance of becoming law. The Safer Medicines (Evaluation) Bill is a Private Members’ Bill (Presentation Bill). The purpose of a...
- FUEL TAX MAY'09
 I have been contacted by some constituents about the disappointment they shared on Budget day to hear that there would be an increase in fuel duty of 2 pence per...
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