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Rushed legislation on 42 day detention may have serious consequences
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
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Counter-Terrorism Bill
Parliamentary Debate
11 June 2008
Anne Main questions if there is any evidence to support the figure of 42 days.
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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
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Income Tax
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.
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Network Rail’s poor track record casts rail freight evidence into doubt
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.
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Government should show compassion to Dexion pensioners
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.
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Pensioner Poverty
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.
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Network Rail Performance
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.
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EU Law
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.
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Anne Main sponsors Bill for better Autism provision
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.
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Fortnightly rubbish collections a recipe for “odours, flies and infections”?
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.
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EU Law
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.
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Welfare Tax Credits
Parliamentary Question
22 May 2008
Anne Main asks the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he last visited a tax credit office.
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Sat Nav equipment on the wrong track
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.
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Household Rubbish
Parliamentary Question
20 May 2008
Anne Main calls on the Government to monitor councils using a fortnightly waste collection system.
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10p tax U-turn is “jam tomorrow”
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.
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Elderly people shouldn’t lose out on benefits
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.
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Anne Main meets Oxfam International team
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.
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Income Tax
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.
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Strong showing for St Albans in Herts Youth Games
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).
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Anne Main: East of England Plan totals too high
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.
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New research shows our green belt is a target
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.
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Anne Main challenges Minister on Gift Aid
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.
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Relate
Parliamentary Question
7 May 2008
Anne Main calls on the Government to investigate why Relate is no longer entitled to gift aid.
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Cannabis
Parliamentary Debate
7 May 2008
During the debate on the reclassification of cannabis, Anne Main calls for clarification with regard to "cannabis paraphernalia".
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Energy Bill changes welcome
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.
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Competition Commission report sides with the big guys
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.
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Criminal cases at Magistrates' Court
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.
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Bangladesh: Climate Change
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.
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Bangladesh: Energy
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.
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Local Government Finance
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.
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Macular Degeneration
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.
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Crimes of Violence: St. Albans
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.
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Medical Equipment: Public Participation
Parliamentary Question
22 April 2008
Anne Main questions the Health Secretary about the pilots of the community equipment retail model.
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Departmental Property: Children, Schools and Families
Parliamentary Question
22 April 2008
Anne Main asks the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families about the number of residential properties owned by his Department.
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Violent crime against the person is on the up
Press Release
22 April 2008
Anne Main has today uncovered Government statistics, as a result of Parliamentary Questions to the Home Secretary, that show that crimes involving violence against the person in St Albans have almost doubled in the last five years.
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10p tax change is not a “mishap”
Press Release
22 April 2008
During a debate on the abolition of the 10p tax rate yesterday, Anne Main drew attention to comments by Labour MP, Michael Meacher, who attempted to dismiss the tax change as an “unfortunate mishap”.
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Finance Bill
Parliamentary Debate
21 April 2008
Anne Main joins the condemnation of the abolition of the 10 per cent tax band.
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Teachers: Temporary Employment
Parliamentary Question
21 April 2008
Anne Main asks the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families about the number of agency teachers employed in each of the last three years.
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High Court ruling shows Government should take responsibility for our troops
Press Release
14 April 2008
Anne Main, MP for St Albans, has welcomed the High Court ruling that sending soldiers out on patrol or into battle with defective equipment could amount to a breach of their human rights.
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Teachers: Educational Broadcasting
Parliamentary Question
3 April 2008
Anne Main questions the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families on the cost of the Teachers TV channel.
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Minister fails to understand MD sufferers’ plight
Press Release
3 April 2008
At Prime Minister’s Questions yesterday Anne Main challenged the Government to provide better equipment for sufferers of Dry Macular Degeneration.
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Prime Minister's Questions: Dry Macular Degeneration
Parliamentary Debate
2 April 2008
At Prime Minister's Questions, Anne Main calls for better services and appliances for dry macular degeneration sufferers.
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Small Businesses
Parliamentary Question
2 April 2008
Anne Main asks the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform about the number of business registrations over the past five years.
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Music: Education
Parliamentary Question
31 March 2008
Anne Main asks the of State for Children, Schools and Families for as assessment of his Department’s progress towards achieving the five aims of the music manifesto.
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Schools: Swimming
Parliamentary Question
27 March 2008
Anne Main questions the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families about the number of schools offering lessons.
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British Nationality: Assessments
Parliamentary Question
27 March 2008
Anne Main asks the Home Secretary about citizenship applications and the Grahame Park One Stop Shop advice centre in Colindale.
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Ministers: Official Residences
Parliamentary Question
26 March 2008
Anne Main asks the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills if any ministerial residencies are allocated to Ministers in his Department.
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Children: Day Care
Parliamentary Question
26 March 2008
Anne Main asks the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how many childcare information kiosks were installed by his Department.
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Schools: Playing Fields
Parliamentary Question
26 March 2008
Anne Main asks the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families about the number of school playing fields sold in England over the past five years.
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