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Archive for the ‘Questions in Parliament’ Category

Are we confident they can decide?

Posted on: 6th April 2019

  Whatever your view on Brexit, it would be calamitous for this country if crucial decisions which will affect us all for the next 50+ years are taken by MPs who are fatigued and mentally impaired. (see attached article) The Government lost by just one vote this week while one local Tory MP abstained because […]

There are NO “legally-binding changes” to the Withdrawal Agreement

Posted on: 12th March 2019

  Professor of EU Law, Michael Dougan, commented “There is still no mechanism by which the UK is entitled unilaterally to terminate the “backstop”” after analysing the so-called “Strasbourg Agreement” published last night. His Summary comment sent to me earlier this morning, after burning the midnight oil is set out below and his full analysis […]

Parliamentary update: George calls for Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust debt to be wiped clean

Posted on: 2nd December 2014

West Cornwall MP, Andrew George, called on Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt MP, to wipe off the debts of the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust in the Commons. Mr George’s question and the response from Mr Hunt are as follows:- Andrew George (St Ives) (LD): I welcome the additional money. My right hon. Friend is right that […]

Parliamentary update: Next A30 upgrade should be Rose-an-Grouse to Long Rock stretch – George

Posted on: 2nd December 2014

West Cornwall MP, Andrew George, pressed Transport Secretary, Patrick McLoughlin MP, for investment in the A30 between Rose-an-Grouse and Long Rock at the Commons. He welcomed the £120 million investment in the next ‘bottleneck’ to the east between Chiverton and Carland Cross. Mr George’s question and response from Mr McLoughlin are as follows: Andrew George […]

George raises devolved powers for Cornwall at Deputy Prime Minister’s Questions

Posted on: 14th October 2014

West Cornwall MP, Andrew George, has raised a question on devolving powers and responsibilities from Whitehall to Cornwall at Deputy Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons today. Mr George’s question and subsequent response from The Minister for Universities, Science and Cities, Greg Clark, as follows: Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise […]

PMQs: George questions Prime Minister on rail investment

Posted on: 2nd July 2014

At today’s Prime Minister’s Questions, West Cornwall MP, Andrew George, asked the Prime Minister about investment in rail services from Penzance. Mr George asked the Prime Minister, “Is the Prime Minister aware – because I have raised this issue with him before:- – “Of my long standing campaign for rail investment in rail services from […]

George presses Ministers for storm damage resilience in the West

Posted on: 12th March 2014

The MP for the West Cornwall and Isles of Scilly constituency of St Ives, Andrew George, has secured a meeting with Ministers and a delegation from his constituency, to seek help with a long term answer to protect storm threatened communities. Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions, Mr George said: “The Government’s response to the recent […]

George calls for Government aid for storm damaged Penzance and Scilly

Posted on: 12th March 2014

The MP for the West Cornwall and Isles of Scilly constituency of St Ives, Andrew George, will today, call on the Deputy Prime Minister (who is standing in for the Prime Minister at Question Time) for Government assistance to resolve the long term coastal protection challenges faced by Penzance and the Isles of Scilly following […]

VIDEO: PMQs: The Prime Minister should be more consistent with tax payer funded benefit cap

Posted on: 11th September 2013

Liberal Democrat MP, Andrew George, challenged the Prime Minister in the Commons to be consistent in his policy to apply a benefits cap. Mr George urged the PM to cap payments to wealthy landowners. Mr George asked the Prime Minister: “Of course, any Government should seek to introduce a reasonable cap on very high claims […]

George presses for Government boost for affordable local homes

Posted on: 25th June 2013

The MP for the West Cornwall and Isles of Scilly constituency of St Ives, Andrew George, has pressed Treasury Ministers on the eve of the Spending Review to give local families who seek affordable housing the boost they need. Although Mr George welcomed the Government’s recently announced Equity Loan Scheme, he pointed out that it […]