In Parliament

Deputy PM backs local MP on Oxford gang sentences

Nick Clegg, the Deputy Prime Minister, has backed a call by Margot James, MP for Stourbridge, for the courts to impose the severest-possible penalties against the Oxford gang that exploited young and vulnerable girls.

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MP welcomes moves to shorten deportation process

Following the Home Secretary’s statement to the House of Commons on the case of Abu Qatada, Margot James welcomes moves to reduce the layers of appeal available to foreign criminals fighting deportation.

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Margot James calls for more girls to choose a career in engineering

Margot James questions the Government about what can be done to increase the number of girls choosing a career in engineering.

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Select Committee

The Business, Innovation and Skills Select Committee met on 21st May to take further evidence on Apprenticeships

Evidence was heard from Paul Coxhead, Chief Executive of Logistics Apprenticeship Training Agency in the West Midlands and John Hayes MP, the Minister of State for Further Education.

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The Business, Innovation and Skills Select Committee met on 17th May to take evidence on the Post Office Network Transformation

Evidence was heard from Paula Vennells, Chief Executive, Post Office Ltd, and George Thomson, General Secretary, National Federation of Sub Postmasters.

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BIS Select Committee meeting summary - 26th April 2012

The Business, Innovation and Skills Select Committee met on 26th April to take further evidence on apprenticeships.

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Proud of Stourbridge

Margot James welcomes PM comments on Dudley dementia care

Margot James has welcomed the Prime Minister’s comments on Dudley’s approach to caring for people with dementia.

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MP congratulates community organization on lottery funding success

Margot James has congratulated Apni Zaroorat Community Network, a community organization in Stourbridge, on receiving £10,000 in funding from the Big Lottery Fund.

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MP congratulates charity on funding for youth engagement

Margot James has congratulated Leaps and Bounds Trust Ltd, a Stourbridge community organisation, on receiving £9,800 in funding from the Big Lottery Fund.

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Margot James encourages Stourbridge social enterprises

19th September 2012

Margot James is encouraging social enterprises in Stourbridge to bid for funding from the newly created Community Enterprise and Innovation Fund at Dudley Council. The fund, which is aimed at supporting people looking to set up social enterprises, is worth £250,000 and a successful bidder could receive up to £10,000.

Margot said: “I would urge all social enterprises, existing and potential, to consider bidding for this funding. It represents an excellent opportunity for community businesses to raise funds and benefit from business mentoring and support”.
Further information on the Community Enterprise and Innovation Fund can be found at www.dudleybusinessfirst.org.

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