To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what analysis his Department has conducted of the future capacity of the Post Office, to meet its commitment, that 95 per cent of the total rural population is within three miles of a post office outlet. The Government has committed to secure the […]
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the next High Level Output Specification will include specific projects targeted at increasing access to airports with spare capacity in the period before Heathrow expansion is complete. The rail industry has recently provided its initial advice to Ministers for Control Period 6 (2019-2024), which we are
I know there are many of you worried about the impact Brexit will have on your future; therefore, I planned some public meetings to give us an opportunity to discuss your concerns. Please do come along, and know that, here in Scotland, you are welcome and you are valued.
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DREW HENDRY MP CALLS FOR TORY MP TO APOLOGISE OVER MENTAL HEALTH COMMENTS SNP MP, Drew Hendry has described further cuts to disability benefits as “completely unacceptable” and called for an assurance from the UK government that disabled people will not be left with less financial support as a result of the proposals. The UK
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BORDER FORCE UNDER STAFFING AT AIRPORTS NEEDS ACTION NOW SNP Transport Spokesperson, Drew Hendry MP has again raised the issue of budget cuts to the UK Border Force – and increasing concern about how Brexit is going to impact on already serious delay problems for travellers arriving at UK airports. Drew Hendry has said that
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DREW HENDRY MP “THE PEOPLE OF THE HIGHLANDS WANT HOPE FOR THE FUTURE” Local MP Drew Hendry has described the Commons’ vote on the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill as a “yet another example of a broken Westminster system, with its broken promises to Scotland.” Commenting on the Article 50 debate, in which the
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DREW HENDRY MP CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE HALT OF UNIVERSAL CREDIT ROLL OUT New figures have emerged showing that rent arrears resulting from Universal Credits have increased from £387,040 to £704,347 since September 2016. The staggering 82% increase in housing arrears is as a direct result of the introduction of Universal Credits. The changes affect anyone
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IMPACT OF TORY SOCIAL POLICIES ON LOW-INCOME FAMILIES DEBATED AT WESTMINSTER The Scottish National Party will today (Tuesday) call on the UK Government to halt the roll-out of Universal Credit and planned Jobcentre closures in Glasgow in light of the combined impact Tory social policies are having on low income households. The roll-out of the
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If you couldn’t make it to the Funding Fayre at the end of last year, but think you or your group may be eligible for funding then watch this short video to find out what may be available to you. For a full written list of funders in the area see my previous post:https://drewhendry.scot/funding-fayre-funders/
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BORDER FORCE UNDER STAFFING AT AIRPORTS NEEDS ACTION NOW SNP Transport Spokesperson, Drew Hendry MP has written to the UK Transport Minister on the growing problem budget cuts to the UK Border Force is creating at airports – and the increasing concern about how Brexit is going to impact on an already serious delay problems
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