News from Gordon
Keeping you updated with what I'm doing is very important to me, therefore you will find below some of my press releases and other news about my work as the Member of Parliament for Ochil & South Perthshire. Information is regularly updated and should you have any queries, please don't hesitate to contact me.
2008
This Week in Westminster (28 April - 2 May 2008)
Westminster's Land Maintenance Group takes first evidence session
Gordon meets again with Vector Aerospace Chief Executive
Wee County News Article (9 May 2008)
Pressure continues to mount on Keith Brown
Resignation of shameless MSP demanded
This Week in Westminster (21 - 27 April 2008)
Gordon attends memorial event for Menstrie toddler Muireann McLaughlin
Gordon Banks commends Crieff High School pupils
Perthshire Advertiser Monthly Article
Gordon Banks speaks out on future of Aytoun Hall
Alloa Advertiser Monthly Article (28 April 2008)
Keith Brown's response to Post Office campaign 'disappointing' says local MP
Gordon Banks pleased at Sainsbury's consultation in Crieff
Strathearn Herald Monthly Article
Claim the Tax Credits you're due says local MP
New Clackmannanshire Health Facility a Credit to the Community
Gordon Banks responds to proposed sale of Council buildings
Gordon Banks disappointed by MSPs response to Post Office campaign
This Week in Westminster (31 March - 4 April 2008)
Gordon meets with Government Minister to press for reform on Looped Blind Cords
Gordon speaks out on planned Post Office Closures in Ochil & South Perthshire
Ochil & South Perthshire Pensioners to get fuel bill help
This Week in Westminster (24 March - 28 March 2008)
Supporting the Osteoporosis Group to demand better hip fracture care
Gordon Banks supports Labour's New Apprenticeship Bill at Holyrood
Perthshire Advertiser Monthly Article (4 April 2008)
Gordon Banks responds to SNP criticism over Iraq Inquiry
Local MP’s campaign for Bevin Boys recognition ends in victory
Gordon Banks holds Westminster debate calling for change in Organ Donation system
Gordon Banks slates Nationalist ‘Prophet of Doom
Gordon Banks ‘absolutely delighted’ at Millhouse Inquiry outcome
GORDON BANKS URGES LOCAL YOUNG ADULTS TO TAKE CHANCE TO VOLUNTEER ABROAD
Gordon Banks urges Government for ban on looped blind cords
Gordon Banks secures Adjournment Debate on Organ Donation
Gordon Banks defends bottled water industry
Gordon Banks MP welcomes a Budget for Stability and Opportunity
Local MP criticises SNP proposals on Local Income Tax
Inaugural meeting of Land Maintenance Group takes place this week
Strathearn Herald: Monthly article - March 2008
Gordon Banks praises impact of eco-town
Gordon Banks meets representatives of Carlsberg Tetley
Gordon Banks lends his support to Clackmannanshire Council’s Partnership Project
Gordon Banks delighted at recent increase in minimum wage
Gordon Banks secures debate on Looped Blind Cords in Westminster this week
Gordon Banks pleased at fall in unemployment figure
Local MP pleased at Dental Progress
Local MP backs campaign for Clackmannanshire to be Scotland’s first Business Improvement District
Gordon Banks to meet with Carlsberg Tetley Management at Westminster
Consistency is required from Tory MP states Gordon Bank
CAMERON MUST APOLOGISE FOR AUSCHWITZ 'GIMMICK' SLUR
This Week in Westminster - 25 Feb
Local MP raises serious concerns over Reliance
Gordon Banks reflects on the Millhouse Inquiry
Local MP disappointed at funding announcement for Community Orchard Project in Alloa
Local MP critical of SNP calls to devolve broadcasting to the Scottish Parliament
Local MP marks Holocaust Memorial Day
Alloa Advertiser monthly article
Strathearn Herald Monthly Article
SNP using Olympics to further their Nationalist Agenda says Gordon Banks
Local MP backs Government commitment to implement recommendations of the Organ Donation taskforce
MP PRAISES T IN THE PARK PROGRESS
Gordon Banks secures House of Commons debate on DARA
Gordon Banks MP happy to support 'The Clackmannanshire Bridge'
Gordon Banks MP speaks out in MPs pay debate
Local MP voices disappointment at Carlsberg decision to close Alloa site
Gordon Banks MP meets again with residents and legal team to discuss strategy for upcoming inquiry
Gordon Banks MP visits new homeless unit in Clackmannanshire
Local MP appointed Secretary of Westminster’s new Land Maintenance Group
2007
Alloa Advertiser: Monthly article
Gordon Banks speaks out on Government’s new Welfare Reform proposal
Gordon Banks: Unemployment continues to fall
Gordon Banks MP supports free post for Armed Forces
MP supports development of off-shore wind farms
Perthshire Advertiser Monthly Article - December
Gordon Banks MP visits BLESMA’s Ancaster House in Crieff
Gordon Banks MP encourages surviving Bevin Boys to claim their Veterans Badge
Gordon Banks MP praises Government’s commitment to International Volunteering
Local MP supports Government proposals to protect vulnerable workers and reduce burdens on business
Gordon Banks MP meets MOD Minister over proposed sale of DARA Almondbank
Gordon Banks MP meets representatives of Breathe Easy Perthshire
Gordon Banks returns to Egypt to continue his work with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy
Local MP seeks answers on further protection for the Scottish Whisky Industry
LOCAL MP SUPPORTS PRIME MINISTER’S CALL FOR GLOBAL ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE
Perthshire Advertiser: November 2007
SNP Budget is one of broken promises says local MP
Alloa Advertiser - monthly article (Nov)
Christmas Card Design Competition
New ‘Topical Questions’ introduced in Parliament
Clackmannanshire Youngster meets Prime Minister
LOCAL MP PLEASED AT NEW FIGURES WHICH HIGHLIGHT THAT MORE PEOPLE OFF BENEFIT
Prime Minister makes statement on security in Parliament
Strathearn Herald Monthly article - November
Gordon Banks MP debates recent troubles in Burma in the House of Commons
3486 CHILDREN GET CHILD TRUST FUND VOUCHERS IN OCHIL & SOUTH PERTHSHIRE
Local MP Gordon Banks amazed at Council decision
Gordon Banks MP meets again with residents of eviction threatened Millhouse Park in Crieff
MP PRAISES LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN POWER LINE INQUIRY
November - Wee County News article
Local MP supports CSV Make a Difference Day
Gordon Banks MP promotes the Annual Parliamentary Press Gallery Writing Competition
Gordon Banks MP attends Launch of Scottish Poppy Appeal
Everyone's invited to wear it pink!
Alloa Advertiser: October article
Gordon Banks MP speaks out on the recent Comprehensive Spending Review
Ed Balls MP speaks at Annual Ochil and South Perthshire CLP Corporate Dinner in Alloa
Busy week in Parliament as local MP returns to Westminster
Gordon Banks MP hails Government’s commitment to greater prosperity and fairness
Gordon Banks MP visits Abercrombie
Gordon Banks MP continues his recess schedule with a visit to Vane Farm RSPB Reserve
Gordon Banks MP attends T in the Park summit in Kinross
Comrie is blooming marvelous says Ochil and South Perthshire MP Gordon Banks
Gordon Banks MP backs new law to increase legal age to purchase cigarette
Workers across Ochil & South Perthshire to benefit from new leave entitlement from this week
Gordon Banks MP welcomes implementation of the Violent Crime Reduction Act
Gordon Banks MP - Monthly article (Perthshire Advertiser, October 2007)
Gordon Banks MP continues his support for the fight against Sand & gravel extraction at Braco
Gordon Banks MP looks at Community Plans for Tullibody Regeneration
Gordon Banks MP continues his recess visit schedule with a trip to RTS Ltd in Crieff
Gordon Banks MP attends Forth Valley College to discuss new Community Access Programme
Gordon Banks MP is honorary starter for the Annual Sheriffmuir Challenge Road Race
Alloa Advertiser monthly article
Gordon Banks MP visits Tornado Wire
Gordon Banks Visits Summer Multi-Sports Camp at Glenfarg
Gordon Banks MP visits Signposts
Gordon Banks MP visits Alloa Family Centre
Strathearn Herald - monthly article (August)
Gordon Banks MP supports new housing plan to help families and first time buyers
Gordon Banks MP contributes to the latest debates on the Greenbelt Companies
Gordon Banks MP books into summer reading camp
Wee County News article - August
Gordon Banks MP - Perthshire Advertiser monthly article
Gordon Banks MP speaks out on recent developments at DARA
Alloa Advertiser - Monthly advertiser
Gordon Banks MP praises local Council’s swift action in improving pavement access in Crieff
Gordon Banks MP praises transparency of Gordon Brown’s new Government
Gordon Banks MP explains importance of disabled access in Crieff to Council representative
Gordon Banks MP backs the new Prime Minister’s tough stance on Terrorism
Annual Vetrans Day Celebrations
Perthshire Advertiser - Monthly article
Gordon Banks pleased as Labour delivers extra holidays for up to six million worker
Gordon Banks MP backs working carers in Ochil and South Perthshire
Gordon Banks MP backs new measures to keep kids safe from sex offender
Alloa Advertiser - Monthly article (June 2007)
Gordon Banks MP launches the ‘Towards Tomorrow’ event in Alva
Gordon Banks MP urges local primary schools to enter technology projects in national competition
Gordon Banks MP pleased at ASDA’s stance on tackling under-age drinking in Clackmannanshire
Perthshire Advertiser - Monthly Article
Gordon Banks MP speaks out about ticket touting
Gordon Banks MP highlights the pitfalls of Scottish Independence to the Prime Minister
UK Signs up to tackle modern day slavery
BUDGET SHOWS WHY LABOUR IS BEST FOR OCHIL AND SOUTH PERTHSHIRE
Gordon Banks MP welcomes the Government’s blueprint for tackling climate chang
SNP’s LOCAL INCOME TAX PLANS MEAN 3P TAX RISE ON EVERY POUND FOR HARDWORKING SCOT
Gordon Banks MP - Alloa Advertiser Monthly Article
Gordon Banks MP welcomes Auchterarder pupil Andrew Mason to Westminster
Gordon Banks MP encouraged at latest Business start up figures.
Rise in National Minimum Wage set to benefit Ochil and South Perthshire's lowest paid workers
Gordon Banks MP supports Fairtrade
Fortnight
Gordon Banks MP looking to encourage local schools to take part in the World Classroom Initiative
Gordon Banks MP commemorates the 200th anniversary of the abolition of slavery.
Gordon Banks MP joins Labour calls for an EU ban on seal product
Gordon Banks MP speaks out at SNP/Liberal Democrat proposals for a Local Income Tax
Gordon Banks MP warns Ochil and South Perthshire residents of dire consequences of SNP economic
Gordon Banks MP seeking an improved strategy for organising Veteran’s tribute
Gordon Banks MP welcomes the introduction of Fixed Penalty Notices to the whole of Scotland
Wee County News - Monthly Article - February 2007
Gordon Banks MP continues to seek answers to Milnathort flooding
Gordon Banks MP speaks out on fossil fuel dependence and zero carbon housing.
Support for Beating Bowel Cancer
Urge for local organisations to commemorate Vetrans Day
Perthshire Advertiser - Monthly Article - January
Overdue Recognition for Bevan Boys
Gordon Banks MP highlights the benefits of 300 years of Union
Gordon Banks MP is pleased that Child Trust Fund’s are exceeding expectations.
Gordon Banks MP backs campaign to ban bear fur
Gordon Banks MP extends his support for Vetrans Day 2007
Gordon Banks MP welcomes crackdown on rogue employers
Gordon Banks MP supports the Government's Pension Bill
Gordon Banks MP is pleased that Child Trust Funds are exceeding expectations
Monthly article: Strathearn Herald - January 2007
2006
What went wrong in Milnathort?
Monthly Article - December 2006 - Perthshire Advertiser
Busy week in Parliament for Gordon Banks MP
Gordon Banks MP Monthly Article - December 2006
Gordon Banks MP - Monthly article
MP welcomes UK citizenship for Commonwealth Soldiers
Gordon Banks MP meets Steve Redgrave to raise awareness of diabetes
Gordon Banks MP and pupils from Lornshill Academy return from Auschwitz
Gordon Banks MP supports campaign on carers rights
Gordon Banks MP speaks on Climate change at Scottish Labour Party Conference in Oban.
Gordon Banks MP supports UK's first Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week
Gordon Banks MP hits out at response to Farepak Family Fund
Gordon Banks welcomes Park decision
Gordon Banks MP spends morning with TSCP
Gordon Banks MP monthly article - October 2006
Gordon Banks MP for reductions in domestic energy consumption.
Perthshire Advertiser Article 22 August 2006
Gordon Banks MP meets with Lapwing British Champions.
Alloa Advertiser Monthly Article
Now is the ideal time for Perth & Kinross Council to make the right decision.
Gordon Banks MP happy at mast refusal
Gordon Banks MP meets with Lapwing British Champions
Bevin Boys deserve recognition says MP
MP Gives Verbal Abuse the Red Card
Gordon Banks MP joins celebrities to back carers week 12-18 June
Pension Reforms welcomed by Gordon Banks MP
Gordon Banks MP reminds working parents to renew Tax Credits Claim.
Local MP Hosts Parliamentary Reception on Coeliac Awareness
Gordon Banks MP opens new Constituency Office in Crieff
Comment on Local Goverment Pension Scheme
Alloa Advertiser Monthly Article
Strathearn Herald Monthly Article
Local MP Welcomes 2006 Budget (23/03/06)
Gordon Banks MP Launches Search for Local Hero (14/3/06)
Card Fraud in Scotland falls by 16 per cent (13/3/06)
Local MP Welcomes Fairtrade Fortnight (6/3/06)
Freeing our Streets from Knife Crime (15/2/06)
Who is the UK's Best Manufacturer? (1/2/06)
MP reflect on the Lessons of the Holocaust (26/1/06)
MP Backs Kidney Campaign (20/1/06)
MP calls for tougher stance against Animal Cruelty (18/1/06)