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Vertex Data Science

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Parliamentary Question
23 June 2008

Anne Main questions the Work and Pensions Secretary about the performance of Vertex Data Science Ltd in providing services at the Child Support Agency centre in Bolton. | more

Vertex Data Science

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Parliamentary Question
20 June 2008

Anne Main asks the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many times he met the Chief Executive of Vertex Data Science Ltd. in the last three years. | more

Bangladesh: Elections

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Parliamentary Question
19 June 2008

Anne Main asks the Foreign Secretary about reports he has received on the progress of the caretaker government towards holding free and fair elections in Bangladesh. | more

Travelling People: East of England

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Parliamentary Question
18 June 2008

Anne Main asks the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what studies of movements in the Gypsy and Traveller population were undertaken before the consultation on the East of England Regional Spatial Strategy. | more

New Army Inquiry the right result for Philippson family

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Press Release
17 June 2008

Anne Main has today welcomed an announcement by Armed Forces Minister Bob Ainsworth that the Army is to conduct a new investigation into the death of Captain James Philippson. | more

Health survey shows mixed results for Hertfordshire

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Press Release
16 June 2008

Anne Main has today reacted to a report from the Healthcare Commission which shows mixed results for Hertfordshire. | more

No evidence to support 42 day decision

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Press Release
12 June 2008

Following the vote to extend detention without charge to 42 days, Anne Main, MP for St Albans, has expressed anger at the total lack of evidence to support the extension. | more

Rushed legislation on 42 day detention may have serious consequences

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Press Release
11 June 2008

During a Commons debate on the Counter-Terrorism Bill, which includes the proposal to extend detention without charge to 42 days, yesterday, Anne Main challenged Home Office Ministers on why they had not allowed more time for the Bill to be fully examined | more

Counter-Terrorism Bill

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Parliamentary Debate
11 June 2008

Anne Main questions if there is any evidence to support the figure of 42 days. | more

Departmental Property: Duchy of Lancaster

Parliamentary Question
6 June 2008

Anne Main asks the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster about the number of residential properties owned by the Cabinet Office | more

Income Tax

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Parliamentary Question
5 June 2008

Anne Main asks for an estimate of the income distributio of the 1.1 million which will not be fully compensated for the abolition of the 10 pence rate of income tax. | more

Network Rail’s poor track record casts rail freight evidence into doubt

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Press Release
5 June 2008

At Transport Questions this week, Anne Main challenged the Minister to ensure that Network Rail’s poor service delivery track record is taken into account when considering the company’s evidence to the rail freight Planning Inquiry. | more

Government should show compassion to Dexion pensioners

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Press Release
5 June 2008

During a debate on pensioner poverty yesterday, Anne Main urged the Government to consider the impact of recent tax changes on pensioners who are now being compensated as a result of collapsed pension schemes, such as those who worked for Dexion in Hemel. | more

Pensioner Poverty

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Parliamentary Debate
4 June 2008

Anne Main calls for the Government to show compassion over the taxing of Dexion pensioners who will have to pay tax at the higher rate as their compensation for five years’ lost pensions is being paid as a lump sum. | more

Network Rail Performance

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Parliamentary Question
3 June 2008

Anne Main calls on the Secretary of State to take into account Network Rail’s poor performance when considering evidence in the rail freight application process. | more

EU Law

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Parliamentary Question
3 June 2008

Anne Main questions the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform about progress on the implementation of the recommendations of the Davidson review on implementation of EU legislation. | more

Anne Main sponsors Bill for better Autism provision

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Press Release
28 May 2008

As part of the National Autistic Society’s “I Exist” Campaign, Anne Main MP has cosponsored a Bill to call on the Government to tackle the devastating lack of support available for adults with autism. | more

Fortnightly rubbish collections a recipe for “odours, flies and infections”?

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Press Release
23 May 2008

In light of concerns about recycling and the introduction of fortnightly rubbish collections in St Albans, and the literature surrounding the new recycling scheme, Anne Main raised the issue in Parliament this week. | more

EU Law

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Parliamentary Question
22 May 2008

Anne Main asks about progress on the implementation of the recommendations of the Davidson review on implementation of EU legislation. | more

Welfare Tax Credits

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Parliamentary Question
22 May 2008

Anne Main asks the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he last visited a tax credit office. | more

Sat Nav equipment on the wrong track

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Press Release
21 May 2008

Anne Main has today called on Satellite Navigation companies to act responsibly to ensure that local people are not dicing with large lorries on minor roads. | more

Household Rubbish

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Parliamentary Question
20 May 2008

Anne Main calls on the Government to monitor councils using a fortnightly waste collection system. | more

10p tax U-turn is “jam tomorrow”

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Press Release
15 May 2008

Anne Main challenges the Chancellor of the Exchequer to address the needs of the 1.1million low-earners who will still be worse off after the tax changes. | more

Elderly people shouldn’t lose out on benefits

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Press Release
15 May 2008

Anne Main has expressed concern that elderly people may be losing out on benefits to which they are entitled as a result of errors at the Department for Work and Pensions. | more

Anne Main meets Oxfam International team

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Press Release
14 May 2008

Anne Main met with representatives of Oxfam last week, including Khodeza Rume, a project worker on Oxfam’s River Basin Programme in Bangladesh. | more

Income Tax

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Parliamentary Debate
13 May 2008

In response to the Chancellor's statement about changes to income tax, Anne Main challenges him over the failure to provide an accurate profile of those who will still lose out as a result of the abolition of the 10p tax rate. | more

Strong showing for St Albans in Herts Youth Games

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Press Release
13 May 2008

Anne Main, MP for St Albans, has today congratulated St Albans youngsters after a strong showing in the Hertfordshire Youth Games on Saturday (10th May). | more

Anne Main: East of England Plan totals too high

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Press Release
12 May 2008

Anne Main has expressed concern over the revised housing totals and threat to the green belt outlined in the East of England Plan, which was laid before Parliament today. | more

New research shows our green belt is a target

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Press Release
8 May 2008

Anne Main has expressed concern over a report from the Campaign to Protect Rural England which draws attention to the real scale of the threat to the green belt in Hertfordshire. | more

Anne Main challenges Minister on Gift Aid

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Press Release
8 May 2008

During Parliamentary Questions yesterday, Anne Main, MP for St Albans, challenged Cabinet Office Minister Ed Miliband over discrepancies in Gift Aid rules which are preventing the Hertfordshire branch of the Relate charity from accessing valuable funds. | more

Relate

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Parliamentary Question
7 May 2008

Anne Main calls on the Government to investigate why Relate is no longer entitled to gift aid. | more

Cannabis

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Parliamentary Debate
7 May 2008

During the debate on the reclassification of cannabis, Anne Main calls for clarification with regard to "cannabis paraphernalia". | more

Energy Bill changes welcome

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Press Release
6 May 2008

Anne Main has welcomed the announcement that the Energy Bill is to be changed to reflect the concerns she expressed in the Bill Committee earlier this year. | more

Competition Commission report sides with the big guys

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Press Release
30 April 2008

Anne Main has expressed concern at today’s Competition Commission report, which aims to improve supermarket competition in local areas. | more

Criminal cases at Magistrates' Court

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Parliamentary Debate
29 April 2008

Anne Main calls on the Secretary of State for Justice to ensure local press are able to receive lists of cases to be considered at St. Albans Magistrates' Court. | more

Bangladesh: Climate Change

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Parliamentary Question
29 April 2008

Anne Main asks the Secretary of State for International Development about assistance offered to Bangladesh to promote greener technologies and counter the impact of climate change. | more

Bangladesh: Energy

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Parliamentary Question
29 April 2008

Anne Main asks the Secretary of State for International Development if his Department has assed the potential for greener energy generation in Bangladesh. | more

Local Government Finance

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Parliamentary Question
28 April 2008

Anne Main asks the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government for figures to compare central government grants to county councils and unitary authorities. | more

Macular Degeneration

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Parliamentary Question
24 April 2008

Anne Main asks the Secretary of State for Health about the efficacy of essential fatty acids and lutein in slowing the progress of age-related macular degeneration. | more

Crimes of Violence: St. Albans

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Parliamentary Question
22 April 2008

Anne Main questions the Home Secretary about the number of cases of violent crime reported in St Albans in each of the last five years. | more

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