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- The Queen's Speech 2008
I'm keen to hear your thoughts on the Government's plans and what else you think we need to do in the future. Click here to add your comment and read...
- Pre-Budget Report 2008
These are exceptional times and they require exceptional measures. The Government is taking action to help families and businesses through the tough times caused by the global credit crunch in...
- Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act received Royal Assent on Thursday 13 November. The Act updates the 1990 law to ensure that it is fit for purpose in the 21st...
- Fuel duty frozen ...and why the Tories would have increased it
Earlier this year, the Government announced it would freeze fuel duty for a whole year to help families and businesses at a time when world oil prices were...
- Government awards new contract to the Post Office
 I am delighted to say that the Government has decided to award the new contract for the Post Office Card Account to the Post Office. This announcement is good news...
- Remembrance Sunday
 On Sunday 9 November, Alan attended the Remembrance Service at Holy Trinity Church in Darlington. The Mayor of Darlington and members of the Darlington Council were also in attendance...
- Excellent year for Mental Health Trust
Ratings released today by independent watchdog the Healthcare Commission confirm that mental health services in County Durham, the Tees Valley and North East Yorkshire are among the best in the...
- The Financial Crisis: planning for the challenges ahead
Banks and businesses in Darlington are better placed than most to stave off recession because they are pulling together with the public and voluntary sectors, a high-powered delegation heard on...
- The Financial Crisis: what's going on?
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- Visit to CfBT Education Trust
 Alan met with young people at the CFBT Education Trust on Banks Road to discuss his work as a Member of Parliament....
- Launch of One Darlington : Perfectly Placed
 At the launch of One Darlington : Perfectly Placed on Thursday 17 July, Alan Milburn was presented with a copy of the new Sustainable Community Strategy by Alasdair MacConachie, Chairman...
- Pierremont Ward with Councillors Steve Harker and Marion Swift
 On Saturday 12 July, Alan and Councillors Steve Harker and Marian Swift spent time talking with the residents of Pierremont Ward in Darlington....
- Sunbed Safety
15- year-old Darlington girl Katie Turner was hospitalised with severe burns after a 21-minute session at a solarium. This should not happen. Currently Government guidelines advise that no one under...
- Legends past and present at Darlington FC
 I think it's fantastic Elton John played in Darlington this weekend. The live concert was held at the 25,000-seater Darlington Arena and was the first pop concert to be held...
- Congratulations to Councillor John Williams
 Congratulations to Darlington Council Leader John Williams who received his MBE from the Queen this week. John has been leader for the past 16 years and was first elected as...
- Happy Veterans Day
 Friday is a very special day to honour those who gave so much to this country. I have helped hundreds of veterans to get their badges of honour from the...
- Restaurant opening in Clark's Yard
 Good luck and best wishes to Mr and Mrs Miah, who have just opened their new business venture Café Spice in Clark's Yard in Darlington. I was very pleased to...
- Debate with students from Darlington Education Village
 I took part in a Question and Answer Session with Citizenship Students from Darlington's Education Village. The students had prepared some tough questions about global democracy and lowering the voting...
- Campaign update: meeting with the Minister for Road Safety
 Mark and Jan Williams travelled down to Parliament for a meeting with the Transport Minister Jim Fitzpatrick to discuss safety laws surrounding seatbelts in HGVs after their son Peter was...
- Alan welcomes the Student Loans Company to Darlington
I was pleased to welcome the Students Loans Company to the new Memphis Building at Lingfield Point in Darlington, just around the corner from my office. This is great news...
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