TIME FOR AN IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE IN LEBANON
Helen has signed a letter published in the Guardian calling for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon. You can read the letter here.
Filed under: Uncategorized on July 28th, 2006 | Comments Off
MORE FREEDOM FOR CHARITIES
New laws to give charities the tools they need to make a difference in today’s society have been given firm backing by Helen.
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LIFE CHANCES BEFORE BIRTH
Helen is calling on the Government to increase Income Support levels for pregnant mothers to improve the life chances of children from poor families in County Durham. You can read her speech here.
Filed under: Uncategorized on July 26th, 2006 | Comments Off
BIG SAVINGS FROM GOVERNMENT ARE POSSIBLE
Helen has argued that big savings can be found in Government spending by increasing efficiency.
Helen who is a member of the Public Accounts Committee – Parliament’s spending watchdog – said that Treasury targets for finding 2.5 per cent efficiency savings each year across Government were realistic and achievable.
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SHORTER WAITS FOR HEARING AIDS VITAL
The concerns of NHS patients waiting for a new hearing aid have been raised with Government Ministers by Helen.
Speaking in the House of Commons, Helen spoke of the importance of ensuring the most up-to-date technology is available to patients across the country. You can read the exchange here.
Filed under: Uncategorized on July 18th, 2006 | Comments Off
