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PCT forced to u-turn after MP intervenes

Added 05/02/2010

Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale PCT has been forced to back down on its plans to make patients use expensive Independent Sector Clinical Assessment and Treatment Services (ISCATS) rather than services available through local hospitals.

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Rowen Stands up for Train Passengers

Added 05/02/2010

Paul Rowen MP, at a Campaign for Better Transport event on Tuesday, highlighted his concerns about high fares for train passengers. Mr Rowen has called for a review of rail fares that looks at bringing down costs to make it easier for people to take...

Paul Rowen MP speaking at the Lib Dem Conference in Bournmouth.

Rowen Welcomes Workers Memorial Day Recognition

Added 05/02/2010

Paul Rowen MP, Lib Dem Shadow Work and Pensions Minister, has welcomed an announcement by the Government to officially recognise Workers Memorial Day. An overwhelming number of responses to a Government consultation were strongly supportive of the...

Paul Rowen and Jenny Gowen, BUAV.

MP Launches Cruelty-Free office

Added 05/02/2010

Rochdale MP Paul Rowen can now proudly declare that his constituency office is cruelty-free. Paul Rowen has taken the step to ensure that all the cleaning products used are genuinely cruelty-free, only using those approved under the BUAV’s humane...

Rochdale MP Paul Rowen talking to local officers

MP calls for clarity on police numbers

Added 05/02/2010

Rochdale MP Paul Rowen is calling on Greater Manchester police to be clear about the number proposed job cuts after leaked reports suggested up to 300 posts could go in the next four years. ...

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Added 11/12/2009

As most readers are probably aware members of the All Party Light Rail group last year held an inquiry into the light rail industry. Over three days having considered over 35 written submissions and having heard from over twenty witnesses, members...

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Paul Rowen MP Defends Segways in Public Affairs News

Added 09/10/2009

Paul Rowen MP has joined with his Liberal Democrat colleague Lembit Opik MP in his campaign for the legalisation of Segways. Paul has appeared in an article in Public Affairs News to promote the mode of transport....

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Date: 13 February 2010
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