In a vigorous debate on the future of the Post Office network last night (Tuesday 13th January) in the House of Commons, Conservative and Labour MPs in Staffordshire slammed the Government for their handling of Post Office closures. Mark Fisher MP (Stoke Central, Labour) told the Minister that a closure strategy "may exist in your […]
Michael Fabricant is urging Lichfield District and other Staffordshire councils not to enforce a new law which would fine drivers £100 if they park more than 50cm (just 19 inches) from the kerb. "While I accept that bad parking can increase traffic congestion, the ’19 inch rule’ is just plain ridiculous" says Michael Fabricant. "Motorists […]
Staffordshire vets have told Michael Fabricant that one of the biggest probable causes of a fresh outbreak of foot and mouth disease, which so decimated midlands farms just a short while back, is the illegal importation of infected meat and other foodstuffs. In the House of Commons yesterday (Thursday 8th January), Michael asked the Minister […]
The Minister for the Army, Adam Ingram MP, has told Michael Fabricant there are currently ‘no plans’ regarding the fate of the Staffordshire Regiment following the publication of the Government’s White Paper on defence which announced the restructuring of the armed forces to meet new defence threats. In a Parliamentary Question to the Minister, Michael […]
Commenting on the Aviation White Paper published today, Michael Fabricant has welcomed the decision to add a new runway to Birmingham International Airport. He says: "Although the runway is unlikely to be constructed for 10 years yet, it will stimulate the economy of the West Midlands. With the opening of the M6 Toll Road, accessibility […]
At a Ceremony at The Friary School in Lichfield on Friday night (12th December) where Michael Fabricant presented awards to students who had returned to the School from university and from work, headteacher, John Brough, announced to parents and students that the School will be applying to be made a Joint Specialist School in the […]
"This House believes that smoking should be banned in public places" has been chosen as the subject of debate for the ‘Michael Fabricant – Arthur Price of England Annual School Speaking Competition’ to be held on Friday 6th February, 7pm at the Guildhall in Lichfield. All the state secondary schools in the Lichfield Parliamentary constituency […]
Following the Defence Secretary’s White Paper issued today which states that defence spending must be directed at high-tech solutions and that the overall size of the armed forces may need to be reduced, Michael Fabricant says "I fear that, yet again, the Staffordshire Regiment may face the chop". Britain’s top military officer, Chief of the […]
Michael Fabricant has welcomed the opening of the M6 Toll Road, but says this should not be an excuse for general charging on all motorways. "I congratulate MEL and the contractors who constructed the M6 Toll Road so very quickly" says Michael Fabricant. "I am convinced this will lead to extra tourism and business for […]
Further to the news of 6th December, Michael Fabricant has just learned that Abbots Bromley reached the ‘magic’ trigger level of 150 on December 1st for interest in broadband. Accordingly, the telephone exchange will be enabled early in 2004. (see graph). Michael Fabricant says: "A month ago I was told by BT that Abbots Bromley […]