HS2: Network Rail Study
This study was mentioned in a lot of this morning’s broadcast media but was not, when I checked, available on Network Rail’s web site. However, a journalist...
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Further Thoughts on the HS2 Announcement
Below I have provided some of my further thoughts on the annoucement to proceed with HS2. I am deeply disappointed that the Transport Secretary...
Read this entry » Meeting with HS2 Engineers
I have just left a drop in session for Members of Parliament to discuss the proposed route for HS2 with HS2 Ltd’s engineers. Available at...
Read this entry » What Happens Next
A document has been published which lays out how the Government envisages their proposals for HS2 proceeding up until the end of 2014 and I have...
Read this entry » My Initial Statement on the HS2 Announcement
Today’s announcement will come as heavy blow to my constituents. I am deeply disappointed that the Secretary of State has not accepted the...
Read this entry » A Letter From Justine Greening Regarding HS2
I have received a letter from the Secretary of State regarding her decision to proceed with HS2 and I have enclosed a copy of this below. ...
Read this entry » Information regarding HS2
Justine Greening, the Secretary of State for Transport, has released a Written Ministerial Statement on her decision regarding HS2, to view her...
Read this entry » A Visit to HS1
I spent Friday in Kent looking first-hand at the impact that the Channel Tunnel High Speed rail route had had there. I travelled to Ashford with...
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A Letter From UK Power Networks
I recently wrote to UK Power Networks (see my blog post of 14 December 2011) concerning the power supply in Stoke Mandeville. I have now received a reply which I...
Read this entry »A Notice Concerning My Offices Opening Hours During the Christmas Period
My Westminster office closes on the 23rd of December 2011 and re-opens on the 3rd of January 2012 and will be operating on a reduced staff basis between the 21st...
Read this entry »Information regarding a new mobile website to allow you to donate with confidence
I was recently made aware of a new mobile version of the Charity Commission’s website which is designed to allow people to check charities details on their phone...
Read this entry »A Press Release from Bucks County Council Regarding Plan Care
I recently received a press release from Bucks County Council regarding Plan Care and I have enclosed the relevant sections below which may be of interest to constituents. “ By...
Read this entry »My Meeting with Justine Greening
I have now received from the Department for Transport a copy of the transcript from my meeting with Justine Greening which I have enclosed below. The Secretary...
Read this entry »A Letter to UK Power Networks Regarding Stoke Mandeville
I recently received a letter from a constituent regarding power cuts in Stoke Mandeville and I have written to Brian Scarsella, Chief Executive of UK Power Networks,...
Read this entry »A Short Film About HS2
Jerry Marshall the Chairman of Action Groups Against High Speed Two (AGAHST) recently produced a short film on HS2 which was featured on the BBC Inside Out programme....
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