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News from Parliament
- MP's Question reveals funding for Dartford station
- Stoate speaks in debate on GP Out of Hours care services
- EDM 737 - 125ml Wine measures campaign
- EDM 643 - Mortgage repossession (Protection of Tenants) Bill
- EDM 537 - Under 18 year olds and sunbeds
- MP tables Parliamentary Questions on GPs
- EDM 590 - Beating bowel cancer
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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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 |
MP meets EDF executives to discuss Dartford power failureFriday, 24 July 2009 Dartford MP, Dr Howard Stoate met a group of senior EDF executives today in his constituency office to discuss the recent three day power cut that affected thousands of Dartford businesses and households. Read more |
MP asks for residents' input on the future of Dartford town centreFriday, 17 July 2009 Recently, constituents have made it quite clear to me that one of the most pressing local issues for them is the future of Dartford town centre. People clearly value the town centre, and want to be encouraged to use it. Read more |
MP urges Health Secretary to step up Swine flu information campaignFriday, 3 July 2009 Dartford MP, Dr Howard Stoate has urged Health Secretary Andy Burnham to do more to keep the public informed about the latest developments in the swine flu outbreak. Read more |
Dartford MP dicusses Speaker electionFriday, 26 June 2009 During a recent interview, Dr Stoate took the opportunity to discuss the election of John Bercow to the role of Speaker of the House of Commons, and air his views on how the role of Parliament could be strengthened and reformed. Read more |