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News from Parliament
- Stoate contributes to debate on Health Select Committee's report on alcohol
- MP holds debate on self care
- EDM 916 - Somebody else's child campaign on private fostering and safeguarding of children
- Stoate questions Minister on NHS appraisal toolkit
- EDM 929 - Specialist nurses
- MP joins debte on child migrants
- EDM 506 - Talking buses campaign
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News from Dartford
- MP visits the Paula Gosnell School of Dance
- Cold weather payments
- Heritage in Dartford
- MP welcomes Citizens Advice Bureau information on Christmas spending
- Council shows action on town centre following MP's campaign / latest pictures for November
- MP visits Bluewater to view Apprenticeship Scheme
- Dr Stoate's letter to Dartford Borough Council leader Jeremy Kite
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Stoate supports campaign for improved physiotherapyThursday, 11 March 2010 Dartford MP and practising GP, Dr Howard Stoate has added his support to a campaign aimed at improving access to physiotherapy for stroke survivors. Dr Stoate attended a reception at the Houses of Parliament on the 9th March to mark the launch of the ‘Moving On’ campaign by The Stroke Association and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Read more |
MP launches campaign to bring Oyster Card to Dartford StationThursday, 4 March 2010 Dartford MP, Dr Howard Stoate has launched a campaign aimed at drumming up public support for bringing Oyster Card services to Dartford station. Currently, commuters can only use their Oyster Card inside the London fare zones, meaning that users of Dartford station have to enjoy regular queues and delays in purchasing tickets from the station. Read more |
Stoate chairs international conference on solar powerTuesday, 2 February 2010 Dr Howard Stoate has chaired a conference bringing together representatives from the three main political parties, the Moroccan government and the DESERTEC initiative in an effort to promote the viability of solar power as a solution to the world's clean energy needs. Read more |
MP warns constituents of potential threats posed by Carbon Monoxide gasMonday, 1 February 2010 Dartford MP, Dr Howard Stoate has urged Dartford residents to protect themselves against the deadly threat of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. New research shows that 76% of households in the South East are putting themselves at risk of poisoning by not having an audible Carbon Monoxide alarm. Carbon Monoxide is a highly poisonous gas that has no colour taste and smell, making it impossible to detect without an alarm. Read more |
MP contributes to Parliamentary information on counterfeit medicinesFriday, 29 January 2010 Dr Howard Stoate has contributed towards the work of the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology, in sharing his knowledge on the potential impact of conterfeit medicines and recording a 'podcast' on the subject which Members of the House and members of the public alike can listen to. Read more |
MP backs sunbed ban for under 18sMonday, 18 January 2010 Dartford MP, Dr Howard Stoate has given his backing to a new private member’s bill to protect children from sunbeds. Read more |
Stoate welcomes moves by UK Government to develop a High Voltage Direct Current power gridMonday, 11 January 2010  Dartford MP, Dr Howard Stoate, has expressed his delight at recent moves by the Government to develop plans for a European wide High Volatage Direct Current (HVDC) network allowing member countries to contribute different forms of renewable energy in meeting one another's power needs. Watch Dr Stoate discuss this by clicking below... Read more |
Stoate renews call for an end to prescription charges for patients with long-term conditionsFriday, 8 January 2010 Dartford MP, Dr Howard Stoate, the Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Asthma Group, has given his backing to a campaign calling on the Government to meet its promise to abolish prescription charges for people with long-term conditions. Watch Dr Stoate discuss the campaign... Read more |
MP discusses publication of report into alcoholThursday, 7 January 2010 Dartford MP and and member of the Health Select Committee, Dr Howard Stoate, has spoken of this thoughts following the publication of the Committee's investigation into alcohol and its social and financial impact across the country. Click read more to see Dr Stoate discuss the report and his feelings on its potential impact... Read more |
Ebbsfleet housing development shortlisted for government 'Kickstart Cash'Tuesday, 22 December 2009 Dartford MP, Dr Howard Stoate, has welcomed the announcement by Housing Minister, John Heeley that Springhead Park in Ebbsfleet has been put on the Government’s short-list to receive housing ‘kick-start’ funding. Read more |
MP backs 'Save the Cheque' campaignTuesday, 8 December 2009 Dartford MP, Dr Howard Stoate, has signed a parliamentary motion condemning moves by the Payments Council and high street banks to abolish the cheque as a method of payment. Read more |
MP asks for constituents views on the impact of Employment Support AllowanceFriday, 27 November 2009 Local MP, Dr Howard Stoate, is asking local people to provide details of their experience, and those of their friends and relatives, of applying for and receiving Employment Support Allowance (ESA). Read more |
MP welcomes Home Office cash for fight against anti-social behaviourThursday, 26 November 2009 Dartford MP, Dr Howard Stoate has welcomed an announcment by the Home Office of a further £10 million investment in the fight against anti-social behaviour, which will see a proportion of the funds allocated directly to Kent County Council. Read more |
MP calls for radical solution to problems facing town centreWednesday, 11 November 2009 Dartford MP, Dr Howard Stoate has outlined his future vision for Dartford town centre in an open letter to council leader, Jeremy Kite. The MP’s action comes in the wake of results in his ‘town centre survey’ which highlighted the growing dissatisfaction of local people with the general appearance of Dartford’s town centre. Read more |
Dartford Children Centre Managers invited to 10 Downing Street 'Community Champions' receptionMonday, 26 October 2009  Two local Children’s Centre managers had an evening to remember this week at a ‘Community Champions’ reception at 10 Downing Street hosted by Gordon and Sarah Brown. Read more |
Minister agrees to review of power loss regulations in response to criticisms from Dartford MPThursday, 22 October 2009 Dartford MP, Dr Howard Stoate, mounted a scathing attack this week on the regulations that have allowed the energy company EDF networks to effectively exempt itself from paying compensation to households affected by July’s three day power cut in Dartford. Read more |
MP welcomes cash windfall for Temple Hill community safety projectThursday, 15 October 2009 Dartford MP, Dr Howard Stoate has welcomed a £40,000 windfall for a community safety project in Bridges Drive in Temple Hill from cash and assets seized from wealthy criminals. Read more |
Ban on cigarette vending machines imminent thanks to Dartford MP's supportWednesday, 14 October 2009  An amendment to yesterday’s final Commons reading of the Health Bill signed by Dartford MP, Dr Howard Stoate, looks set to pave the way for a complete ban on cigarette vending machines. Read more |
MP backs Children with Leukaemia's campaign to save local kidsMonday, 5 October 2009 Speaking at a fringe meeting at this week’s Labour party conference organised by the children’s cancer charity CHILDREN with LEUKAEMIA, Dartford MP, Dr Howard Stoate called once again on the Government to adopt a “precautionary approach” in relation to building new homes and schools close to high voltage over head power lines. Read more |
MP welcomes moves to scrap hospital parking charges for in-patientsThursday, 1 October 2009 Dartford MP and practising GP, Dr Howard Stoate, has welcomed today’s announcement by Health Secretary, Andy Burnham, of an end to car parking charges for hospital in-patients. Read more |
Results from MP's town centre survey highlight public concern over appearance of DartfordTuesday, 29 September 2009 Results from Dartford MP Howard Stoate's recent survey of local people have suggested that an overwhelming number of residents have serious concerns over the town's general appearance and want urgent action taken to improve the area. Read more |
MP meets Ofgem to discuss Dartford power cutsFriday, 18 September 2009 Dartford MP, Dr Howard Stoate has met senior officials from OFGEM, the energy regulator, in the House of Commons to discuss July’s three day power cut in Dartford. Read more |
MP comfirms meetings with Energy Minister and OfgemFriday, 4 September 2009 Dartford MP, Dr Howard Stoate, has confirmed that he has arranged face to face meetings with both the Energy Minister, Lord Philip Hunt, and representatives of Ofgem, where he intends to highlight the ongoing concerns over EDF's offer of a 'goodwill' payment as a result of the recent power cuts in the area. Read more |
MP welcomes greenlight for redevelopment of North West Kent College's Dartford campusTuesday, 1 September 2009 Dartford MP, Dr Howard Stoate, has welcomed the Learning and Skills Council’s decision to allow building work on the redevelopment of North West Kent College’s Dartford campus to finally get underway. Read more |
Stoate outlines thoughts on EDF response to Dartford power cutsThursday, 6 August 2009 Dartford MP, Dr Howard Stoate has taken the opportunity to outline his thoughts on the response of power company EDF to the recent power cuts witnessed in Dartford and the surrounding areas. These power cuts left many people in Dartford without power for almost three days, causing significant hardship for some, and frustration for many. Read more |