Cornish MPs support MS therapy centres in commons
The five Cornish MPs yesterday (Tuesday 30th January) tabled a Commons motion, along with the Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson Norman Lamb, to highlight the plight of Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centres, which are non-profit making charities, in having to pay for inspection charges decided by the Healthcare Commission. Colin Breed, MP for South East Cornwall, commented today, “These fees could range from over £1,000 to a predicted £4,000. To a project such as Merlin,... Read More
Health review a “step forward” say Cornish MPs.
Cornwall’s Liberal Democrat MPs have welcomed the publication of the Strategic Review of Health Provision for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly as a "step forward" for the NHS in the county. The report, which recognises many of the concerns raised by MPs and the Cornish public over recent months, commits the Primary Care Trust to tackling health inequalities in the County and also proposes to put a new focus on providing healthcare closer to home. Whilst... Read More
First Great Western ‘Not fit for purpose’
Cornish Liberal Democrat MPs participated today (24th January) in a debate on the First Great Western’s dire performance. During the debate it became clear that problems exist in every area of its franchise and with every aspect of its service. All the MPs indicated that they had received huge numbers of complaints from the travelling public, covering the inadequate and perverse timetable, the collapse in reliability and productivity, enormous fare increases... Read More
“Give Devon and Cornwall Police force the support it deserves” – Lib Dems
Marking the start of their “We Can Cut Crime” campaign, Devon and Cornwall’s Liberal Democrat MPs have tabled a Parliamentary motion, criticising the Government for its lack of support given to the region’s police force. The motion welcomes the new Chief Constable, Mr Stephen Otter, to his post and praises his commitment to increase public confidence in the local police. However, it also expresses concern at the Government’s announcement... Read More
Rogerson calls for revision of advertising restrictions on cheese
North Cornwall MP, Dan Rogerson this week stepped up his lobbying efforts in support of the cheese industry and has tabled an Early Day Motion (EDM) calling on the Government to revise the Food Standards Agency (FSA) Nutrient Profiling Model used by Ofcom to define ‘junk’ foods. Mr Rogerson chairs the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cheese and has openly branded the FSA Nutrient Profiling Model as “simplistic and counter-productive”. “People... Read More
Lib Dems celebrate reduction in ‘crippling’ Cornish water bills
A team of senior Liberal Democrats, including County Council Leader David Whalley, key District Councillors and all five of Cornwall’s MPs met this weekend to plan for elections to District, Town and Parish Councils across the County, due to take place in May. The team were able to celebrate a new win in their campaign – promoted at a similar event last year – to reduce local water bills. South West Water announced last week that it would pilot... Read More
Taylor a ‘loss to Cornwall’ – Rogerson
North Cornwall’s MP, Dan Rogerson, today (Wednesday) thanked his colleague, Matthew Taylor for his “long and assiduous service to Cornwall”, following Mr Taylor’s announcement that he will stand down at the next general election. Commenting, Mr Rogerson said: “Matthew has been a great colleague in the Commons. His unstinting work for the people of Cornwall since 1987 has made him a worthy successor to David Penhaligon. “Matthew’s... Read More
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