http://www.middorsetlibdems.org.uk/speecharchive.php Recent Speeches from Strong Local Voice, Strong Local Choice en-GB Strong Local Voice, Strong Local Choice http://www.middorsetlibdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2010 Strong Local Voice, Strong Local Choice 2010-07-30T08:50+01:00 United Kingdom http://www.middorsetlibdems.org.uk/speeches/000090/tackling_bullying_in_schools_and_on_school_buses.html Annette Brooke (Mid Dorset and North Poole) (LD): I start by congratulating the Minister on his appointment. We have had many exchanges in different guises, so this makes a little change today. I am extremely pleased to have secured the debate, so that I can raise further issues relating to the tragic case involving one of my constituents and also by chance-this is very timely-raise further awareness of a recent report from Beatbullying. 2010-06-17T10:51+01:00 http://www.middorsetlibdems.org.uk/speeches/000089/future_of_physics_funding.html Annette Brooke (Mid-Dorset and North Poole) (LD): I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Oxford, West and Abingdon (Dr. Harris) on securing this debate and on analysing the situation so effectively. 2010-03-25T13:22+00:00 http://www.middorsetlibdems.org.uk/speeches/000088/myalgic_encephalomyelitis_me_adjournment_debate.html I am pleased to have been able to secure this Adjournment debate on behalf of my constituents. Over my years as an MP I have had contact with a number of people with myalgic encephalopathy-usually known as ME-from all age groups, who have raised a range of issues with me. A common point is their frustration in being unable to carry on with their lives as they would wish, and not being able to access a range of services that might be needed, including education, employment, benefits and health services. My most recent encounter has been with a young person who, at a critical point in her promising career, has been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome-CFS-is now unable to work, and came to my surgery asking for action. I am going to reflect many of her concerns during this short debate. 2010-02-23T00:00+00:00 http://www.middorsetlibdems.org.uk/speeches/000087/children_schools_and_families_bill.html I want to make a very brief contribution on a few topics. On the first two, home education and personal, social and health education, it is interesting to note that the Government's current stance represents a U-turn. However, there are interesting contrasts in their approach to the two issues. 2010-01-11T00:00+00:00 http://www.middorsetlibdems.org.uk/speeches/000086/queens_speech_debate_therapeutic_services_for_children.html I am very pleased to make a short contribution to the debate, which gives an opportunity to tie health and education issues together. Although a lot of legislation endeavours to do that, I think we are all aware of the huge gaps where children's services and health services are not working together as they should. 2009-11-19T00:00+00:00 http://www.middorsetlibdems.org.uk/speeches/000085/the_progression_of_sure_start_westminster_hall.html Annette Brooke (Mid-Dorset and North Poole) (LD): Perhaps I should start by declaring a similar interest in that I have a granddaughter who, until my daughter returned to a work after a year, engaged in many activities. She still goes along when possible, sometimes with her grandfather. 2009-10-16T00:00+01:00 http://www.middorsetlibdems.org.uk/speeches/000084/teaching_standards_westminster_hall_debates.html Annette Brooke (Mid Dorset & North Poole, Liberal Democrat) 2009-07-07T11:00+01:00 http://www.middorsetlibdems.org.uk/speeches/000083/lookedafter_children_house_of_commons_debates.html Annette Brooke (Mid Dorset & North Poole, Liberal Democrat) 2009-07-02T00:00+01:00 http://www.middorsetlibdems.org.uk/speeches/000082/safeguarding_children_sexual_exploitation_westminster_hall.html Annette Brooke (Mid Dorset & North Poole, Liberal Democrat) 2009-06-23T00:00+01:00 http://www.middorsetlibdems.org.uk/speeches/000081/fire_safety_in_schools.html Annette Brooke (Mid-Dorset and North Poole) (LD): I, too, congratulate the right hon. Member for Makerfield (Mr. McCartney), but on the birth of his 10th grandchild, which is possibly the most important event for him today. I also congratulate him on securing this important debate and on his achievements in improving fire safety over the years, which have affected so many people. 2009-05-19T17:41+01:00 http://www.middorsetlibdems.org.uk/speeches/000080/treasury_questions__equitable_life.html Annette Brooke (Mid-Dorset and North Poole) (LD): What progress has been made by the Chadwick review into compensation for Equitable Life policyholders. 2009-03-28T13:18+00:00 http://www.middorsetlibdems.org.uk/speeches/000079/lord_lamings_progress_report.html Annette Brooke (Mid-Dorset and North Poole) (LD): I, too, thank the Secretary of State for providing sight of the Laming report and of his statement. I also add my thanks to Lord Laming for producing this timely report. 2009-03-12T00:00+00:00 http://www.middorsetlibdems.org.uk/speeches/000078/autism_bill__second_reading.html Annette Brooke (Mid-Dorset and North Poole) (LD): May I start by congratulating the hon. Member for Chesham and Amersham (Mrs. Gillan) on introducing this Bill, and for the vast amount of detailed work she has obviously undertaken? We must also all reflect on the point she made that autism touches many people's lives. 2009-02-27T00:00+00:00 http://www.middorsetlibdems.org.uk/speeches/000077/opposition_day_debate__child_protection.html Annette Brooke (Mid-Dorset and North Poole) (LD): In principle, I welcome the debate. It is important to hold a constructive discussion on child protection. However, I am not sure about the quality of the debate. 2009-02-03T00:00+00:00 http://www.middorsetlibdems.org.uk/speeches/000076/westminster_hall_debate__sex_education.html Annette Brooke (Mid-Dorset and North Poole) (LD): I congratulate the hon. Member for Shipley (Philip Davies) on securing this debate. However, I do not like the title, which is not a good starting point. I believe that we should never talk about sex and relationships, but always about sex and relationship education. The two must go together. 2008-11-26T00:00+00:00