CONTRADICTORY CONSERVATIVE PLANS MISS THE POINT - HOLMES
Commenting on proposals outlined in the launch of the Conservatives' Home-Buying Review, Liberal Democrat Shadow Housing Minister, Paul Holmes MP said:
7 Dec 2007
Commenting on proposals outlined in the launch of the Conservatives' Home-Buying Review, Liberal Democrat Shadow Housing Minister, Paul Holmes MP said:
UK secondary school students have slipped down an international league table of reading and maths standards. Based on test results in 2006 by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the UK has lost the top 10 positions it held for both subjects seven years ago. This follows figures released last week, which showed that the UK had tumbled down the league table for school science.
The Summer 2007 edition of the Kent & Medway Networks (KMN) Newsletter for Patient and Public Involvement in Health Forum Members in Kent and Surrey has been released. This publication gives an update on some of the work of the PPI Forums supported by KMN, and is available to download from this web site from the "Focus and Downloads > External Documents" section.
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has announced plans to extend the period that terrorism suspects can be held without charge for up to 42 days. The proposal is planned to give MPs a role in any decision to let police hold suspects for more than the current 28-day limit.
Fifty-six post office branches are to close across Kent with the first ones winding up in the New Year. The 56 offices include all FIVE in Shepway that had been included - despite huge public outcry and even an offer by one Post office in Enbrook Valley to PAY continue to operate its Post Office!
Local Liberal Democrats will be marking International Climate Change Action Day on Saturday by joining a cross-party march from Marks and Spencers to the Spa. The March will begin at 12.00 to coincide with the main march being held in London.