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On Tuesday 27 October I tabled the EDM (Early Day Motion) 605 on the settlement of the dispute at the National Gallery which called on the Government to ensure that the reputation of this great cultural institution face no further threat.
On Monday 26 October 2015, I raised Sure Start Children’s Centres at Education Questions. I was called at No 6.
On Thursday 22 October 2015, I was granted an Adjournment Debate in the House of Commons on “Human Rights, Democracy and Elections in Burma”.
Thursday 22 October 2015 there was an Urgent Question on Human Rights in China. I asked the Minister:
I attended the parliamentary meeting with Jamie Oliver on 19 October 2015 hosted by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on diabetes.
I voted on Tuesday 20 October 2015 for a motion tabled by Her Majesty's Opposition Labour Party calling on the Government to reverse its decision to cut Tax Credits from April 2016. Unfortunately the motion was voted down by 317 noes to 295 ayes.
National Express West Midlands has agreed to consult with residents of Stafford Road, Darlaston following a meeting with Mr Peter Coates, Managing Director of National Express West Midlands on Friday 16 October 2015 which I arranged.
I was delighted to attend a service celebrated by the Rev Martin Rutter for the Barr Colony as it was known who lived and worked and supported those who were at St Margeret's Hospital. Many people who were associated with the hospital told the congregation about all aspects of life at the Hospital. In the