Monthly Archives: February 2007

MP Demands Action for Occupational Pensioners

“The Government has an overwhelming duty to accept the recent High Court judgement in favour of occupational pension scheme members such as the Albert Fisher ones in West Norfolk.” That was the view of Henry Bellingham MP speaking after the Ministerial statement on Occupational Pensions (see attached Hansard). Henry went on to say that the [...]

Pensions- Human Rights

First, I ought to declare my interest as a qualified barrister who practised for about 10 years. I welcome the debate, which the Lord Chancellor flagged up in a speech on human rights at Manchester university on9 February: “We will take the campaign to Parliament with a fully fledged debate on the Floor of the [...]

Minister to Support Park High Academy Bid

“I am delighted that the Education Ministers are so supportive of the Park High Academy project – a new project that will hopefully transform Park High and give it an incredibly bright future.” That was the view of Henry Bellingham MP commenting on yesterday’s exchange in the House. “I will certainly be contacting the school [...]