In the light of recent publicity about MPs’ expenses and David Cameron’s announcements today regarding transparency, Michael Fabricant says: "I know full well that many of my constituents are concerned about the misuse of MPs’ allowances and expenses. For the avoidance of any doubt and, frankly, as I do not wish to be tarred with […]
In a written statement to Michael Fabricant, Jack Straw the Justice Secretary, has just revealed that Curborough was ruled out as a site for a "Titan" (2500 inmate) prison last year. Michael asked the Justice Secretary:- "When does he plan to begin consultations on the proposed prison site at Curborough; when does he expect to […]
"With Network Rail, London Midland Trains, and the Department of Transport all making excuses about not upgrading Lichfield Trent Valley railway station, I am taking a further step" announces Michael Fabricant. "The latest wheeze announced by the Government is the appointment of two ‘Stations Champions’ or ‘Tsars’ by the Department of Transport. I am unconvinced […]
Michael Fabricant has sought clarification from the Ministry of Justice regarding the site of 5 new prisons, each holding 1500 inmates, announced by Jack Straw earlier this week. Michael says: "The list of possible sites published under Freedom of Information regulations related to 3 so-called ‘Titan’ prisons each housing 2,500 prisoners. The list was compiled […]
Opinion by Michael Fabricant MP. ‘SAVE THE WORLD’ BROWN BANKING ON ECONOMY Budget Day: The day that New Labour finally died. ?1.4 trillion pounds of borrowing and decades of debt. With some polls showing an 18% Conservative lead, it could be melt down time for Labour MPs across the midlands. Or is it? I do […]
Michael Fabricant is questioning Jack Straw the Justice Secretary on plans to build 5 prisons each to house 1500 adult male inmates in locations which might include Curborough near Lichfield. Fabricant says: "Curborough has been identified by the Ministry of Justice as a possible site for one of these prisons. Having only just seen off […]
Commenting on the consultation by Lichfield District Council for 800 new homes in Streethay, Michael Fabricant agrees with local residents. He says: "While this is not such a damaging development as the now defunct eco-town at Fradley with many thousand proposed homes, the size of Streethay would mean that 800 new homes would be just […]
Following his complaints about the reliability of the London Midland train service from Lichfield to London, Michael Fabricant has now received a formal written Parliamentary reply from the Minister of Transport, Paul Clark. Mr Clark says: "Reliability of the London Midland train service on the West Coast Main Line route from Crewe to Euston has […]
Michael Fabricant is asking the Treasury to return to the one pound note following news that as many as 20% of £1 coins are counterfeit. "The US dollar is worth less than the pound yet it is a paper note rather than a coin. In Europe, there is growing evidence that the Euro coin is […]
An analysis just published by a political charity, They Work for You, shows that out of 645 MPs, Michael Fabricant was the 569th least expensive Member of Parliament for 2007/08. This includes staff salaries, stationery, second home, travel, and other costs. Of the remaining MPs, most are based within the London area and their travel […]