I voted against 42 days
Posted by Willie Rennie, MP for Dunfermline and West Fife, at 09:41, Mon 16 June 2008:
Last week I voted against the government's proposals for the detention without charge period to be extended to 42 days which I believe is excessive and not required. I fear the government is simply responding to the need to be seen to be doing something about terrorism. I don't believe this will make us any safer and in fact could make the situation worse.
Aircraft Carriers The Government has finally given the go ahead to the construction of two aircraft carriers at Rosyth Dockyard. The pressure that I and others exerted on the Government not to delay seems to have paid off. That's good news. I am now working with Babcock, Scottish Enterprise and Fife Council to make sure that local people are given every opportunity to seek employment at the yard and that we use the contract as a platform to create more and long lasting employment and business opportunities.
Nuclear submarines I have been pressing the Government to remove the seven redundant nuclear submarines from Rosyth Dockyard. I secured a debate in Parliament on the subject during which I asked Defence Minister, Derek Twigg, to transfer the subs to Devonport Dockyard for dismantling. The Minister didn't set out a plan or timetable for dealing with the submarines so I will continue to press for action.
Israel and Palestine I went on a five day fact finding visit to Israel and Palestine. I was disturbed with what I found and pessimistic about the chances for peace in the near future. To read more about my visit please log on to www.dunfermlinelibdems.org.uk
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Posted by Fraser Stevenson, 11:34, Mon 16 June 2008: (Is this post abusive?) #
Outstanding. Finally an MP who does what he says and keeps the public up to date with what he's doing.
Keep up the good work..:)
Posted by margaret reid, 15:41, Sun 22 June 2008: (Is this post abusive?) #
I am curious to know what Wullie Rennie is doing about the imprisonment of children in foster care?? I am referring to the council removing mobile phones etc, so children cannot contact their own family and chosen friends. In law, that is theft and a breach of the childs human rights. I am trying to work out why the corporate parent thinks it OWNS all children, and can do as it pleases. As one child of 17 told me. Care is the one place, where you can legally abuse a child and get paid for it. This is not what we service users pay taxes for. As our servant, can Wullie Rennie enlighten me a little further?? Please do not bother to cite Best Interest of the Child- as that slogan was coined by Hitler first to fool the people he cared for children, but used them in all kinds of experiments in secret. Just like UK with the use of mind altering drugs in state care, using children in research for leukemia cures, against the wishes of the natural parents. I also wish to know why social workers who have been proven guilty of perjury, slander, defamation of character and other crimes are still employed by Fife Council??
In addition can you comment regarding the possibility of children being removed from normal happy homes to fill the new Residential Childrens Home owned and managed by ex social workers and their partners.
Surely Child Snatchers are not at work in Fife,stealing to order, as happens in England and Ireland.?
I anxious await your prompt reply.
Margaret Reid