Working Hard for Newport East
Labour Delivering the Minimum Wage Has Helped Hard Working Families
Queen's Speech 2009
The Government has laid out its final legislative agenda before a general election. At the core of the speech were the foundations of a National Care Service, abolition of child poverty and help towards energy bills for the frailest, most vulnerable people in our communities. It will also deliver high-speed broadband, improve community flood protections, safeguard regional TV news and continue to tackle inequalities across our society.
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Bill |
Purpose | Welsh Implications |
| Financial Services Bill | The Bill will strengthen the financial system. | Applies to Wales |
| Fiscal Responsibility Bill | The Bill will aim to reduce the budget deficit. | Applies to Wales |
| Personal Care at Home Bill | The Bill will aim to provide free personal and social care for those with the highest need in their homes for an unlimited period. | Welsh Ministers will be given the same power to make regulations in this area as the Secretary of State. |
| Crime and Security Bill | The Bill will increase the protection for communities against a range of threats and financial exploitation, violence and anti-social behaviour. | Applies to Wales |
| Digital Economy Bill | The Bill will ensure that everyone in the UK will be able to access a broadband connection. | Applies to Wales |
| Energy Bill | It will strengthen the powers of the regulators to ensure that social tariffs for energy suppliers are set to help those vulnerable to fuel poverty. | Applies to Wales |
| Flood and Water Management Bill | The Bill will strengthen the UK’s resilience to the threat of flooding and address the distress householders, businesses and the economy that flooding can cause. | Applies to Wales |
Jessica Bids to Help CAB Tackle Unscrupulous Debt Management Companies
In the lead up to Christmas, with all its associated costs and pressures, Jessica Morden MP has urged the Government to closely listen to the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux, particularly on its bid to tackle the most unscrupulous debt management companies.
Jessica said "Will the Minister listen to the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux and look long and hard at how we can tackle the most unscrupulous debt management companies, which often prey on people when they are at their most financially vulnerable by not being clear about the cost of their services up front and by giving inappropriate advice?"
In response, the Minister replied "She is right to raise the concerns of NACAB and others, and we will listen carefully to what they say. I hope that she and anyone else in the House who has such examples will bring them forward to us before a review on their practices closes on 18 December."
Foreign Secretary is Welcomed to Newport
Jessica Morden MP for Newport East joined local residents, MP's and Assembly Members to meet the Foreign Secretary David Milliband. Read more...
Jessica meets Olympics Minister Tessa Jowell
Minister visits Newport Velodrome
Villa Oldstars are winners for local Good Cause
Jessica meets Tony Morley at Caldicot Town FC... Read more
Newport East Is Above Average in Higher Education
Recently released figures from the Department for Children, Schools and Families show that since 1997 Newport East has seen an increase (above the national average) in young people starting an undergraduate course in a UK higher education institution. The figures show that across the UK there was an average increase of 25%, while Newport East saw an increase of 32%. Read more
Opportunity for small local companies to access business opportunities
Small businesses in the local area are being encouraged to sign up to the government's Supply2.gov.uk website, so they can take advantage of tendering for government contracts as soon as they are available. Jessica Morden, MP for Newport East, said 'I really want to urge all local businesses to sign up to this website.' Read more...
Jessica Goes Wild for Wildlife
Supporting Gwent Wildlife Trust, jessica signed up to their 'Living Landscape' campaign recently. Read more about the reception Jessica attended or More information about 'A Living Landscape' or Find out more about Gwent Wildlife Trust membership, events & volunteering
Jessica Gives Support To Apprenticeships
On a viait to Atlas Electronik UK Limited in Caldicot Jessica met the apprentices and praised the commitment of companies who offer highly skilled placements to young people. Read more about the visit...
Christchurch Road Post Office Saved
Jessica Morden MP today praised the decision to keep Christchurch Road Post Office open and congratulated all those who joined the campaign to save this important local Post Office.
The decision came following a strong campaign by the sub postmasters and local residents, backed by Newport East MP Jessica Morden, AM John Griffiths and Alway Councillors. Read more...