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Harlow MP Robert Halfon reflects on 2010

HARLOW MP Robert Halfon, elected as MP in May, has reflected on his first seven months at Westminster. In an end-of-year letter to local residents, Mr Halfon has highlighted various issues which he has taken up in Parliament.

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He said: "It has been a difficult year - particularly given the economic situation and the huge debt.

"We are currently paying out £120 million a day in debt interest alone - money which would be much better spent on public services or given back to taxpayers.

"As MP, my job is to speak up for Harlow and support our community.

Mr Halfon has spoken in 88 parliamentary debates, many of them directly relevant to local residents.

He has fought for an extra M11 junction, more police, fair benefits and support for immigration officers. He has also I successfully argued for Harlow housing money for Harlow people.

Jobs, law and order, immigration, traffic and apprenticeships are Mr Halfon's main areas of interest.

He said: "Many residents contact me with difficulties they may have. I have sent nearly 550 letters to officials on behalf of Harlow residents, and tabled 59 Parliamentary Motions.

"I also have regular surgeries, in schools, churches, village halls, the Rainbow Services and Welfare Rights. I have held 18 surgeries and attended more than 230 community events, from the official opening of Dizzy Ducks Nursery to Downs School's carol service."

He recently tabled his first amendment to a Bill in Parliament, calling for lower council tax for special constables.

Mr Halfon added: "There is also some good news on the horizon. Unemployment in Harlow is falling. The Transport Minister has confirmed to me that our East Anglia trains will have 176 extra carriages next year, to ease overcrowding.

"The Energy Minister has pledged that every single Harlow home will benefit from a new 'Green Deal', where energy companies will insulate our homes for free, and recoup their cost from a fraction of the savings on our bills.

"Looking ahead in 2011, I want to do more to support vocational training and apprenticeships. I have employed the first ever apprentice to work for an MP, Harlow lad Andy Huckle.

"He is doing a great job and also studies at Harlow College. I am working to create a Royal Society of Apprentices to give Apprentices the prestige and support they deserve.

"I am a community MP first and foremost. I will always stand up for Harlow and the villages to best represent our community. That is why I am always out and about supporting our community in every possible way."


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