You will be aware from the local press that my expense claims have come under scrutiny, and I have received criticism for my own expense arrangements. I would like to say first of all that everything that is being reported of a controversial nature is with regard to my own expenditure and arrangements took place nearly a year ago, well before it was reported, and took place with the full knowledge of the House of Commons Authorities. The following points I would wish to make quite strongly:
Veterans Minister to award special Badges in the City
Mark has announced plans to host a special presentation event to award HM Armed Forces Veterans Badges to honour the city’s past service men and women. The event will be attended by Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Defence and Minister for Veterans, Kevan Jones MP.
What can Mark help you with?
As your MP for Preston I am here to help with any matters relating to Parliament and Central Government including: CSA, DWP/Benefits, legislation, immigration, Inland Revenue, taxation, the economy, national insurance, defence and national security, energy, equal opportunities and state pensions.
City Councillors and County Councillors can help you on matters concerning council tax, environmental health, highways, housing, libraries, parks, street lighting, social work and planning.
My surgeries are held roughly every two weeks in various venues around the constituency. My surgeries start at 11am and finish at 1pm and are on a first come first serve basis. If you need any assistance finding the venues please contact my office.
Saturday 16 May 2009, 11am-1pm at St Augustine's New Avenham Centre, St Austin's Place, Avenham
Saturday 6th June 2009, 11am-1pm at UCLAN, Students Union, Fylde Road Entrance
Saturday 20th June 2009, 11am-1pm at Gujarat Hindu Society, South Meadow Lane, Preston
Saturday 4th July 2009, 11am-1pm at Larches & Savick Community Link, 26 Starrgate Drive, Larches, Preston
Saturday 18th July 2009, 11am-1pm at South Ribble Pensioners Association, The Railway Buildings, 242 Station Road, Bamber Bridge