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Zimbabwe: Elections
Parliamentary Question
11 June 2008
Keith Simpson asks the Foreign Secretary about technical assistance offered to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission in relation to recent and forthcoming elections in Zimbabwe.
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Hearing problems affect Royal Anglians' deployment
News
10 June 2008
Keith Simpson calls for wrap around helmets to protect soldiers against extreme noise.
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Minister's flood defences reply "unimpressive"
News
4 June 2008
Keith Simpson has condemned Environment Minister, Phil Woolas' response to last month's Commons debate on flood defences in Norfolk as "unimpressive".
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Government to sell off part of RAF Coltishall site
News
3 June 2008
During a private meeting with Prisons Minsiter, David Hanson, Keith Simpson has learned that the Ministry of Justice will now sell off the parts of the RAF Coltishall site not required for the new prison.
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China: Politics and Government
Parliamentary Question
2 June 2008
Keith Simpson asks the Foreign Secretary about reports of recent sentences handed down to seven nuns by the Chinese authorities in relation to the March and April 2008 protests in Tibet.
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Sudan: Armed Conflict
Parliamentary Question
2 June 2008
In a written question to the Foreign Secretary, Keith Simpson asks for his assessment of the scale and nature of arms transfers from Chad to Darfur-based rebel groups.
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Sudan: Overseas Residence
Parliamentary Question
2 June 2008
Keith Simpson asks the Foreign Secretary about the safety of British expatriates are living in Khartoum.
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Zimbabwe: Elections
Parliamentary Question
22 May 2008
In a question to the Foreign Secretary, Keith Simpson asks about the co-ordination of a mission of international election observers to be sent to Zimbabwe.
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Sudan: Peace Negotiations
Parliamentary Question
22 May 2008
Keith Simpson asks the Foreign Secretary for his assessment of the effects of recent actions by rebel groups in Khartoum on the viability of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in Sudan.
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Burma
Parliamentary Question
20 May 2008
Keith Simpson asks the Foreign Secretary when the next meeting of his Department's Burma stakeholder group will be held.
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Somalia: Piracy
Parliamentary Question
20 May 2008
Keith Simpson asks the Foreign Secretary when he expects a UN Security Council Resolution on Somalia addressing piracy.
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Sudan: Peace Negotiations
Parliamentary Question
20 May 2008
Keith Simpson questions the Foreign Secretary about progress on the organisation of peace talks on Darfur in London between the Government of Sudan, rebel groups and other stakeholders.
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Sudan: Peacekeeping Operations
Parliamentary Question
20 May 2008
Keith Simpson questions the Foreign Secretary about the UN-African Union Mission in Darfur.
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Sudan: Armed Conflict
Parliamentary Question
16 May 2008
Keith Simpson asks the Foreign Secretary about responsibility for recent attacks on villages, markets and populated areas in Umm Sidir, Ein Bassar and Shegeg Karo in north Darfur.
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Somalia: Human Rights
Parliamentary Question
16 May 2008
Keith Simpson asks the Foreign Secretary any reports he has received of extrajudicial executions allegedly committed in Somalia by Transitional Federal Government forces, Ethiopian forces and other armed groups.
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Burma: United Nations
Parliamentary Question
16 May 2008
Keith Simpson asks the Foreign Secretary about Burma being put on the UN Security Council’s formal agenda.
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Burma: Sanctions
Parliamentary Question
16 May 2008
Keith Simpson asks the Foreign Secretary about the presentation of conclusions on how best to target financial transactions owned or controlled by Burmese officials.
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Kenya: Politics and Government
Parliamentary Question
15 May 2008
Keith Simpson asks the Foreign Secretary for an assessment of the political situation in Kenya.
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Somalia: Human Rights
Parliamentary Question
15 May 2008
Keith Simpson questions the Foreign Secretary about monitoring human rights in Somalia.
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Somalia: Peacekeeping Operations
Parliamentary Question
15 May 2008
In a written question to the Foreign Secretary, Keith Simpson asks for his assessment of the capacity of the African Union force in Somalia to protect civilians caught up in the conflict.
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Coltishall jail planning application published
News
14 May 2008
MP welcomes amount of detail in jail planning application but still expects concerns to arise.
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Zimbabwe: Elections
Parliamentary Question
13 May 2008
Keith Simpson asks the Foreign Secretary about discussions he has had with leaders of African Union states on steps to resolve the electoral crisis in Zimbabwe.
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Zimbabwe: African Union
Parliamentary Question
13 May 2008
Keith Simpson asks the Foreign Secretary about plans to send an African Union envoy and observer mission to Zimbabwe.
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Afghanistan
Parliamentary Question
13 May 2008
Keith Simpson asks the Foreign Secretary how he will persuade President Karzai of the importance of conducting negotiations with those elements of the Taliban who may have been active in violence but are now prepared for a more peaceful solution.
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Burma: Storms
Parliamentary Question
12 May 2008
Keith Simpson asks the Secretary of State for International Development for his assessment of the humanitarian situation in Burma following the recent cyclone.
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Broads Authority Bill
Speech
7 May 2008
Keith Simpson calls for local people to have directly elected representatives on the Broads Authority.
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Flood Defences (Norfolk)
Speech
6 May 2008
Keith Simpson leads a debate calling for the management of coastal defences to be a priority in the Government’s national security strategy. Read his speech in full here.
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MPs to fight on over flood plans
News
6 May 2008
Keith Simpson told the Government that Norfolk people did not want a policy of "managed retreat" and called for a clear and costed strategic plan and to involve local communities.
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We'll spell out jail benefits - Minister tells MP
News
3 May 2008
Keith Simpson welcomes assurances from the Prisons Minister which promise an economic impact report on the proposed prison at Coltishall.
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Flood defences in Norfolk
Parliamentary Debate
1 May 2008
Keith Simpson will lead a debate in Parliament's Westminster Hall on Flood defences in Norfolk on Tuesday 6th May (9.30am).
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Zimbabwe (Sanctions)
Speech
29 April 2008
Keith Simpson acknowledges the bravery and resilience of the people of Zimbabwe and offers support for those who are attempting to effect change and calls for the Government to ensure there is no let-up in the sanctions.
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Crimes of Violence: Norfolk
Parliamentary Question
24 April 2008
Keith Simpson asks the Home Secretary about the number of violent crimes in Mid Norfolk in each of the last five years.
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History: Publications
Parliamentary Question
23 April 2008
Keith Simpson asks the Prime Minister about Government-sponsored, official histories.
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Move to seal up postbox 'tactless'
News
23 April 2008
Keith Simpson has called moves to seal up post boxes whilst the consultation on post office closures is ongoing as "tactless" and "devastating" for people fighting to keep their branches open.
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Wind Turbines
Speech
22 April 2008
Keith Simpson raises local concerns that the Government are using "national significance" as an excuse for bypassing local opinion and that subsidies give developers a financial incentive to appeal time and time again.
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MP calls for wind power debate
News
22 April 2008
Keith Simpson is calling for a new Parliamentary debate over wind power in response to concerns that incentives and government targets mean that large companies will keep fighting against local opposition until they get their way.
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MP calls on Ministry of Justice to be open about prison plans
News
16 April 2008
Keith Simpson has called on the Ministry of Justice to release documents to back up the Minister's claims that a prison would "bring £7m into the community each year."
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Wind Power
Parliamentary Question
3 April 2008
Keith Simpson asks the Secretary of State for Defence whether he plans to object for operational flying reasons to the proposed erection of six wind turbines at Guestwick in Norfolk.
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Rural pubs face challenges as a result of Budget
News
2 April 2008
MP responds to concerns that rural pubs are under threat as a result of the Budget.
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Darfur
Speech
1 April 2008
Keith Simpson calls on the Prime Minister to fulfil his pledge for action on Darfur.
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Post Offices threatened
News
26 March 2008
Vulnerable post offices "are village lifeline" says MP.
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Iraq Inquiry
Parliamentary Debate
25 March 2008
Keith Simpson cites historical examples to support the Conservatives’ case for holding an inquiry while the military campaign in Iraq is ongoing.
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Burma
Parliamentary Debate
25 March 2008
Keith Simpson calls for Burma to be put on the UN Security Council’s formal agenda, and for meaningful action such as a UN arms embargo to be finally adopted.
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The United Kingdom and the Commonwealth
Speech
20 March 2008
Keith Simpson leads a debate on the UK and the Commonwealth on behalf of the Conservatives.
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Afghanistan: Politics and Government
Parliamentary Question
18 March 2008
Keith Simpson asks about plans for an international conference to review progress in the implementation of the Afghanistan Compact.
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Afghanistan: Peacekeeping Operations
Parliamentary Question
18 March 2008
Keith Simpson asks the Defence Secretary about plans to rebalance the responsibility between ISAF and the Afghan national security forces in respect of leadership and primacy in the security field.
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Afghanistan: Peacekeeping Operations
Parliamentary Question
17 March 2008
Keith Simpson asks the Foreign Secretary about changes to the mandate of the incoming UN Special Representative for Afghanistan as compared with that of his predecessor.
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Afghanistan: Detainees
Parliamentary Question
17 March 2008
Keith Simpson asks the Foreign Secretary questions relating to detention centres in Afghanistan run by international military forces.
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Chad: Overseas Aid
Parliamentary Question
17 March 2008
Keith Simpson asks the Secretary of State for International Development about the objectives of his Department’s review of funding commitments.
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Burma: Sanctions
Parliamentary Question
13 March 2008
Keith Simpson questions the Foreign Secretary about extending existing measures against members of the military regime in Burma to include targeted banking sanctions.
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