George Hollingbery MP

Local MP urges people to donate blood in run up to Jubilee

admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:45:07 +0000

Meon Valley MP George Hollingbery is urging people to give blood in the run up to the Olympics and Diamond Jubilee after booking himself an appointment to donate. read more »

Single-tier State Pension

admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:00:00 +0000

George Hollingbery questions the Pensions Minister about the introduction of the single-tier state pensions and the transition between the old and new systems and the affect on people who have contracted-out of the additional state pension. read more »

National Planning Policy Framework debate

admin — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:00:00 +0000

George Hollingbery calls some of our more iconic small towns - in very specific circumstances - to be able to block edge-of-centre and out-of-centre retail developments. read more »

Meon Valley MP warns that drought could harm wildlife

admin — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Wildlife in the Meon valley is under threat and residents face the prospect of water restrictions if the drought continues, MP George Hollingbery has been told. read more »

Meon Valley MP urges rural entrepreneurs to apply for Government grant scheme

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:01:19 +0000

Businesses across Hampshire should be taking advantage of a £60 million grant scheme for rural entrepreneurs, Meon Valley MP George Hollingbery has said. read more »

George Hollingbery: Companies can be force for social good

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Speaking in a debate in Parliament, George Hollingbery tells MPs we should celebrate that some companies are a force for social good - providing employment and ensuring this country is on a sound financial footing. read more »

Adult Social Care debate

admin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Speaking during a debate on Adult Social Care, George Hollingbery highlights the importance of neighbourhood plans in ensuring that the needs of the elderly are catered for. read more »

Meon Valley MP welcomes funding for Fire Control Rooms

admin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Meon Valley MP George Hollingbery has welcomed £74 million of government cash for fire control rooms across England to help alleviate the "unmitigated disaster" of a failed Labour government project. read more »

Pensions and Social Security debate

admin — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:00:00 +0000

George Hollingbery highlights the advantages of using the ‘triple lock’ guarantee which ensure that pensions rise in line with either wages, inflation or 2.5 per cent – whichever is highest. read more »

Risk register debate

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Speaking in response to an Opposition Day debate calling for publication of the risk register associated with the Health and Social Care Bill, George Hollingbery MP argues that if the Government were to make public all their plans for the management of every conceivable risk, it may be open to misuse. read more »