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                           <title><![CDATA[Summer Reading]]></title>
                           <description><![CDATA[The floor in the spare bedroom is covered in piles of documents and reports for me to tackle as part of my summer recess reading. The largest pile is made up of defence papers including books about Afghanistan and Pakistan, defence and security briefings, industry magazines and papers for the defence committee. They are ready for the Parliamentary debate on the 9th of September on UK Armed Forces in Afghanistan. The second largest pile contains reports from health based charities. As Chair of the All Party Suicide and Self Harm Group I have reports from the Royal College of Psychiatry...]]></description>
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                           <pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:42:31</pubDate>
                           
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                           <title><![CDATA[Pernicious Anaemia Society's New Offices]]></title>
                           <description><![CDATA[Earlier in the summer I had the pleasure of opening the new offices of the Pernicious Anaemia Society (PAS) along with Dr. Vinod Devalia, Consultant Haematologist at the Princess of Wales Hospital.  PAS was formed in March 2005 and based at the home of the Chair Martyn Hooper, later moving into the Old Fire Station in Aberkenfig and now to their latest swish new offices at the top of Brackla House in the centre of Bridgend.  The new ruling that landlords now have to pay business rates on vacant offices unless they provide free accommodation to a charity...]]></description>
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                           <pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 03:56:38</pubDate>
                           
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                           <title><![CDATA[Take part in the Big Butterfly Count]]></title>
                           <description><![CDATA[Butterfly Conservation is urging everyone to take part in the big butterfly count from the 24th July to the 1st of August. Just find a place where you might see butterflies, such as a garden or park, and count the different butterflies you see in just 15 minutes. You can make counts in several places during the week. Submit your sightings at www.bigbutterflycount.org and you'll receive 10 per cent off plants when you shop online at M&amp;S. Butterflies are disappearing fast and we need to work together to help them. For more details, please visit the Butterfly Conservation's website www.butterfly-conservation.org...]]></description>
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                           <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 01:07:46</pubDate>
                           
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                           <title><![CDATA[Ofcom consultation on silent phone calls - have your say!]]></title>
                           <description><![CDATA[Madeleine Moon MP is encouraging everyone to have their say on Ofcom&rsquo;s plans to limit the number of 'silent phone calls' that can be made to one per day. The current consultation asks for the public&rsquo;s opinion on this idea and closes on Tuesday July 27 2010. 
 
Silent phone calls are normally from call centres that automatically dial the number, sometimes without an operator ready to speak to you. This results in a dead connection that is extremely frustrating, especially for those with disabilities or the elderly who may struggle to answer the phone only to find no response....]]></description>
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                           <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:13:18</pubDate>
                           
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                           <title><![CDATA[Madeleine welcomes free diabetes testing]]></title>
                           <description><![CDATA[Diabetes UK has revealed that as many as 50,000 people in Wales may have diabetes but are not aware of it. This increase is due to changing lifestyles and diets, with less exercise and more unhealthy foods meaning that even children are getting the disease. 
 
Speaking about the statistics, Madeleine Moon MP stated: &ldquo;If diabetes goes on undiagnosed, it can have serious consequences such as heart disease, kidney disease and strokes. Early screening is so important if we want to continue enjoying life and caring for ourselves.&rdquo; 
 
Symptoms of diabetes can be difficult to spot, but they include...]]></description>
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                           <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:10:36</pubDate>
                           
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                           <title><![CDATA[New and improved Veterans Agency website]]></title>
                           <description><![CDATA[A new website has been launched as a central source of information for veterans. Alongside information on support and medals, the new website is to host the details of the Armed Forces memorial, commemorating those 'killed in service in the Armed Forces since 1948'. The website will include background history, location and contact details as well as a searchable database of those commemorated on the memorial. Please visit www.veterans-uk.info for more information...]]></description>
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                           <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:40:54</pubDate>
                           
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                           <title><![CDATA[Bringing Parliament to Bridgend Schools]]></title>
                           <description><![CDATA[Students studying for their Welsh Bacca- laureates at Archbishop McGrath Catholic High School enjoyed an afternoon of Westminster-style debating last week when Madeleine Moon joined them for a debate on immigration.   With their teacher Louisa Winstanley acting as Speaker of the House, the students spoke at length about the issues around immigration in the UK and what policies their &lsquo;government&rsquo; should follow. Addressing each other as &lsquo;My honourable Friend&rsquo;, the Year 12 students debated passionately about whether there should be caps on immigration or whether we should allow free movement in and out of the UK.  Speaking...]]></description>
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                           <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:51:22</pubDate>
                           
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                           <title><![CDATA[Bridgend MP welcomes the news of]]></title>
                           <description><![CDATA[Super-fast broadband, this exciting technology will be coming to the Bridgend Constituency, benefiting householders and businesses, says Madeleine Moon MP. BT have advised me that they will shortly reveal the next locations where it will make super fast fibre broadband services available, which includes parts of the Bridgend constituency. Areas served by the Bridgend telephone exchange, some of which are in the constituency, are being enabled for fibre based super-fast fibre broadband as part of the latest phase of this project. This will offer initial speeds of up to 40Mb/sec with the prospect of rising to 60Mb/sec. Openreach is the...]]></description>
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                           <pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 01:10:08</pubDate>
                           
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                           <title><![CDATA[Internet Safety Event- Everyone Welcome!]]></title>
                           <description><![CDATA[Internet Safety Event with Microsoft  Do you know what your child is doing online? Would you know how to enable firewalls on your computer? Are you familiar with social networking sites such as Bebo, Facebook, MySpace and Twitter? If you are unsure about any aspects of internet safety for your children and would like more information about how to safely make the most of this important resource, please come along to a presentation from Microsoft. Giving practical information and technical tips, these sessions are free and will last 1 hour, including time for questions from parents.  DETAILS:	11 FEBRUARY...]]></description>
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                           <pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:21:37</pubDate>
                           
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                           <title><![CDATA[Madeleine says thanks to schools for Haiti concert]]></title>
                           <description><![CDATA[Madeleine says thanks to everyone involved in Haiti Fundraiser.   Early evening Sunday 24th January I received a phone call from a member of Bethlehem Life Church in Cefn Cribbwr. The church had collected items of clothing to send to Haiti following the earthquake and wanted to know what I intended to do to aid the earthquake victims. The next day I rang Neil Davies the head teacher of Myneth Cynffig Primary school and suggested we hold a concert show casing our excellent primary school children's choirs. Neil immediately said yes and the idea was born.  The need...]]></description>
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                           <pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:37:32</pubDate>
                           
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                           <title><![CDATA[Bridgend MP Welcomes Impressive Inspection Report of HMP / YOI Parc]]></title>
                           <description><![CDATA[Bridgend MP Welcomes Impressive Inspection Report of HMP / YOI Parc Local MP Madeleine Moon has today welcomed HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection report of HMP / YOI Parc Young People's unit.  The report found that the growth of the unit which has doubled in size in the past two years had been well managed and the unit had developed into an impressive facility.  Local MP Madeleine Moon who has met with Anne Owers, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons this year as well as meeting with the prison governor and others from Parc prison on a regular basis...]]></description>
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                           <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:44:40</pubDate>
                           
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                           <title><![CDATA[1st Porthcawl Scout Group Christmas Fayre]]></title>
                           <description><![CDATA[1st Porthcawl Scout Group Christmas Fayre
  Madeleine Moon MP joined with the 1st Porthcawl Scout Group at Woodland Hall to join in the fun and festivities of their Christmas Fayre and help raise some much needed funds.  John Westwood, Secretary of the Scout Group said:  &lsquo;It was great to welcome existing friends together with newcomers all whom passed their good wishes to the group.' The Scout Group have a Beaver Scout section, a Cub Scout section and a Scout section which are continuously growing and are lucky to have a small but committed crew of leaders with...]]></description>
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                           <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:43:21</pubDate>
                           
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                           <title><![CDATA[Welsh Flood Warnings]]></title>
                           <description><![CDATA[Welsh Flood Warnings As you will be aware, following recent heavy rains Environment Agency Wales currently has a number of flood warnings in place across Wales. Agency staff are on 24 hour alert continuously monitoring river levels and officers on the ground are on stand-by to check flood defences, clear river blockages and install flood barriers where necessary.  Members of the public can access up-to-date information by calling Floodline 24 hours a day on 0845 988 1188. More information can also be found at www.environment-agency.gov.uk/flood...]]></description>
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                           <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:09:08</pubDate>
                           
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                           <title><![CDATA[Madeleine Moon Urges Fun not fright, on Bonfire Night]]></title>
                           <description><![CDATA[Madeleine Moon Urges Fun not fright, on Bonfire Night
  In the run up to 5th November local MP Madeleine Moon supports firework safety and a crackdown on people who are dangerous with fireworks. Madeleine Moon, said:  "We want bangs, not burns, at firework displays so it's really important that individuals and families follow the firework code. "I know fireworks can be a worry for many people in Bridgend and Porthcawl, especially in the run up to Guy Fawkes night and I agree with them that controlling fireworks matters. We need to make sure that fireworks are enjoyed safely...]]></description>
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                           <pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov -0001 12:00:00</pubDate>
                           
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                           <title><![CDATA[Armed Forces Minister visits Bridgend]]></title>
                           <description><![CDATA[Bill Rammell MP, Minister for Armed Forces, visits the Bridgend Constituency
                  On Thursday 27 August 2009 the Armed Forces Minister travelled from London to Trinity Church in Porthcawl to meet with Veterans, their families and Veterans Organisations. Madeleine Moon MP introduced the Minister to the packed Church Hall of over 60 veterans stating that he had strong links with South Wales from his time at Cardiff University. Bill Rammell MP began the meeting by thanking all the veterans for their sacrifices, hard work...]]></description>
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                           <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:57:42</pubDate>
                           
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                           <title><![CDATA[MP meets with Ruth Marks, Older People’s Commissioner for Wales]]></title>
                           <description><![CDATA[MP meets with Ruth Marks, Older People's Commissioner for Wales
 
  Bridgend MP Madeleine Moon welcomed Ruth Marks to the Bridgend Constituency in July. Ruth Marks is the first Commissioner for Older People, a post which was created in April 2008, and is a world first, to promote and safeguard the interests of people who are aged 60 and over in Wales. Madeleine said: "Our discussions covered many subjects concerning older people and the care which they receive. I was impressed by Ruth's determination and enthusiasm to promote the end of age discrimination and to encourage good practice in...]]></description>
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                           <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:20:33</pubDate>
                           
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                           <title><![CDATA[Consultation launched to tighten regulations for wheel clamping businesses]]></title>
                           <description><![CDATA[Consultation launched to tighten regulations for wheel clamping businesses The Home Office has announced a major new consultation into plans to subject rogue wheel clamping businesses to tough new regulations. Wheel clamping by private businesses is an issue that has affected many people in the Bridgend constituency, with some residents paying unreasonably high fees to have clamps removed.  The public consultation is an opportunity for members of the public and all interested groups including wheel clamping businesses and motoring organisations to have their say. The government's proposals include the introduction of compulsory licensing to tackle the limited number of...]]></description>
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                           <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:50:31</pubDate>
                           
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                           <title><![CDATA[Recognition and Thanks for our Armed Forces]]></title>
                           <description><![CDATA[Recognition and Thanks for our Armed Forces
  During, &lsquo;the troubles', in Northern Ireland Britain's armed forces all but disappeared from public view. To prevent attacks on serving personnel they withdrew behind the wire defences of military bases. Uniforms stopped being worn in public except for parades and families did not speak of their military connections.  After the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the end of the Cold War, the need for strong, well trained and equipped armed forces in Britain seemed diminished. The days of nation on nation war seemed gone and cuts were made to defence...]]></description>
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                           <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:44:08</pubDate>
                           
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                           <title><![CDATA[Madeleine Moon MP supports ‘Time to get Equal’ week]]></title>
                           <description><![CDATA[Madeleine Moon MP supports &lsquo;Time to get Equal' week
  Scope Bridgend held an open day to publicise their &lsquo;Time to Get Equal' week. This week is a celebration of disabled people's contribution to society and a chance to raise awareness about the barriers disabled people face in their day to day lives. This campaign aims to bring people together to support Scope's vision of equality for disabled people; that is a future in which disabled people have the same opportunities and lifestyle choices as everyone else.  Madeleine Said: "I was pleased to be able to support this event...]]></description>
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                           <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:39:54</pubDate>
                           
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                           <title><![CDATA[MP Madeleine Moon visits JEHU]]></title>
                           <description><![CDATA[MP Madeleine Moon visits JEHU
  In these difficult economic times it was good to read in a local paper about Marc Jehu, Managing Director, of Jehu Project Services, winning the &lsquo;Building Contractor of the Year' award at the People in Property Awards Wales 2008. Local MP, Madeleine Moon was welcomed to their new offices last Friday to meet Marc and his Team. Madeleine said: &lsquo;I was deeply impressed with the operation of this family run business. I could clearly see why this company had won the prestigious Welsh Building Contractor of the Year 2008 award.' &lsquo;I am proud that...]]></description>
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                           <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 02:53:16</pubDate>
                           
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