Michael Fabricant voted yesterday, 10th February, to introduce a ban on smoking in cars when children are passengers. "It was a tough decision to make as I know it will be difficult to enforce and is an intrusion into people’s personal liberties" Michael says. "But we have similar rules regarding the use of mobile phones […]
“Following legal intervention, the Department for Transport has extended the closing date for responses on the environmental impact of HS2 on our area to 27th February. The closing date was originally 24th January. I argued at the time that this did not give enough time for people to respond” says Michael Fabricant. “It is important […]
Attending a half-day seminar on HS2 on Saturday 11th January organised by the Whittington & Fisherwick Parish Council and the Whittington and Lichfield District Stop HS2 Action Group, Michael Fabricant has echoed the message of the organisers: “It is essential that residents express their concern about the environmental effect of HS2 on our area and […]
In the year of the Scottish Referendum, Michael Fabricant argues the need for an English Parliament – not based in Westminster – and possibly in Lichfield. Published today (9th January) in the political internet paper, the Huffington Post, Michael argues:- I was never one of those people convinced by the arguments for an English Parliament, […]
An English Parliament… And Not in London Either I was never one of those people convinced by the arguments for an English Parliament, but the Scottish Referendum has changed my mind. There should be one, and oh, it really ought to be in Lichfield – or not, in any event, in Westminster. The Act of […]
Michael Fabricant asked the Secretary of State for Transport for a rethink on HS2 today (17th December) following Sir Howard Davies’ report on the siting of the 3rd runway in the south-east. Agreeing with the Labour Chairman of the Transport Select Committee who said that doing nothing about London’s third runway, Michael said from Hansard: […]
Michael Fabricant has welcomed the steady rise of apprenticeships in the Lichfield constituency. “From 480 in 2009 under the last Government, it has risen to 860 apprentices in the Lichfield and Burntwood constituency in 2012 and a similar amount this year.” says Michael. “Having been a Chartered Engineer and been conscious of a national skills […]
Michael Fabricant officially named and opened the new technical innovation centre on Friday last week (6th December) as part of a visit to one of the region’s fastest growing businesses, SE Controls. “The Centre reflects Lichfield District’s growing importance as a hot-spot for high technology companies” says Michael Fabricant, himself a Chartered Engineer. “This is […]
Michael Fabricant backed small independent businesses on Saturday 7th December 2013 by visiting the Federation of Small Businesses Christmas Tree in Lichfield Cathedral with local FSB representatives. “Small businesses are the future John Lewis’ and Microsoft’s of this world and need to be supported”, says Michael. “I was pleased to meet the Federation of Small […]
Michael Fabricant’s response to the HS2 Property Compensation consultation, which closed on December 4th 2013, can be downloaded here. HS2 Property Compensation Consultation