http://www.normanlamb.libdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Norman Lamb en-GB Norman Lamb http://www.normanlamb.libdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2008 Norman Lamb 2008-07-21T00:23+01:00 United Kingdom http://www.normanlamb.libdems.org.uk/news/000365/norman_lamb_mp_and_nhs_norfolk_offer_unique_opportunity_to_residents.html Norman Lamb, Member of Parliament for North Norfolk has teamed up with the NHS in Norfolk to offer a first of its kind open health advice surgery to his constituents. 2008-06-24T00:00+01:00 http://www.normanlamb.libdems.org.uk/news/000364/norman_lamb_mp_alarmed_by_change_in_emergency_response_system.html Norman Lamb, MP for North Norfolk has expressed his concern for a police move to scrap 29 Police 999 response teams in Norfolk, "As the MP for a rural area I'm particularly concerned about the absolute need for a rapid response to 999 calls. North Norfolk does not have a road network that facilitates high speed travel over long distances and I am alarmed at this report which advocates the scrapping of rapid response teams in local towns in favour of a central base." 2008-06-19T00:00+01:00 http://www.normanlamb.libdems.org.uk/news/000363/norman_lamb_and_fellow_norfolk_mps_declare_current_level_of_delayed_discharges_in_norfolk_wholly_unacceptable_publish_report_proposing_solutions.html The publication of a report by Norfolk MPs Norman Lamb. Ian Gibson and Richard Bacon has called on the Primary Care Trust and the Norfolk and Norwich hospital to tackle the issue of bed blocking in the hospital. 2008-06-18T00:00+01:00 http://www.normanlamb.libdems.org.uk/news/000366/norman_lamb_mp_on_hand_to_reward_bevin_boys_60_years_on.html Norman Lamb MP presented 42 Bevin Boys from the region with badges finally recognizing their contribution to World War II. Mr. Lamb expressed his honour at being elected to present these men with their badges, "I felt very privileged to have been asked to present badges to Bevin Boys from across East Anglia. It was a wonderful occasion. The badge is long overdue recognition for the massive contribution made by Bevin Boys to the war effort." 2008-06-14T00:00+01:00 http://www.normanlamb.libdems.org.uk/news/000362/carers_cant_afford_to_be_ill__norman_lamb_mp_backs_initiative_to_highlight_the_plight_of_millions_of_uk_carers.html Norman Lamb MP has teamed up with charity ambassador and TV & Film actress, Pam Ferris, to show his support for carers in North Norfolk who are amongst the six million people in the UK who tirelessly devote their time, efforts and energy to looking after a loved one. 2008-06-05T00:00+01:00 http://www.normanlamb.libdems.org.uk/news/000357/we_must_fight_to_protect_our_coastline_an_open_letter_and_plan_of_action_from_norman_lamb_mp.html Firstly I must take this opportunity to to make it very clear that I will do everything I can to argue the case for this coastline to be defended and for any option which involves withdrawing or not maintaining defences at some date in the future to be formally withdrawn. It is imperative, in my view, that we remove the threat which hangs over these communities as a result of the publication of Natural England's options. 2008-05-27T00:00+01:00 http://www.normanlamb.libdems.org.uk/news/000358/norman_lamb_mp_launches_online_petition_to_protect_our_coast.html Sign my online petition to protect Norfolk's coastline from government proposals to flood the area. You can sign the petition by clicking on the link below. 2008-05-26T00:00+01:00 http://www.normanlamb.libdems.org.uk/news/000360/norman_lamb_mp_opens_north_norfolks_first_smart_room_at_wells_community_hospital.html North Norfolk MP Norman Lamb opened the new "Smart Room" at Wells Community Hospital on Friday 23rd May. 2008-05-23T00:00+01:00 http://www.normanlamb.libdems.org.uk/news/000361/norman_lamb_mp_and_leading_local_campaigner_meet_top_defra_officials_in_bid_to_protect_norfolk_coastline.html Norman Lamb MP, and Malcolm Kerby met top DEFRA officials Tuesday, to argue the case for local people in coastal erosion and flooding strategy. 2008-05-20T00:00+01:00 http://www.normanlamb.libdems.org.uk/news/000359/norman_lamb_mp_supports_fight_to_improve_services_for_vulnerable_patients.html On Wednesday 14 May Norman Lamb, MP for North Norfolk, met with local campaigners from Norfolk at the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign's Parliamentary Reception to lobby Government to improve specialist services for people with neuromuscular conditions. 2008-05-16T00:00+01:00 http://www.normanlamb.libdems.org.uk/news/000355/norman_lamb_mp_commends_norfolk_and_norwich_hospital_for_topping_national_rankings.html Norman Lamb MP has praised the Norfolk and Norwich hospital for finishing atop the rankings as the best district general hospital in the country for quality of care, "This is a really impressive achievement. The N & N operates under enormous pressure because it is regularly full and so to come out top on patient satisfaction on quality of care is fantastic. It is a reflection of the high standard of clinicians and all other staff at the hospital." 2008-05-14T00:00+01:00 http://www.normanlamb.libdems.org.uk/news/000353/norman_lamb_mp_pledges_support_to_asthma_uks_campaign_to_reduce_emergency_hospital_admissions_for_asthma_in_north_norfolk.html Norman Lamb MP has pledged his support for Asthma UK's Wish you were here? campaign to reduce hospital admissions in North Norfolk and across the UK. 2008-05-08T00:00+01:00 http://www.normanlamb.libdems.org.uk/news/000354/norman_lamb_urges_porton_down_veterans_to_get_in_touch_without_delay.html Norman Lamb MP has urged any constituents, who were Porton Down veterans, to contact him immediately regarding potential government compensation to servicemen who participated in experiments at the MoD's Chemical Laboratories. Mr Lamb is determined to see that his constituents are aware of their right to claim, "If anyone thinks they might be entitled to compensation, please contact me immediately. The government has given a deadline of 30th June 2008 for all claims to be made so it is essential that any Porton Down veterans in North Norfolk pursue their claim right away." 2008-05-06T00:00+01:00 http://www.normanlamb.libdems.org.uk/news/000352/norman_lambs_post_office_day_of_protest_delivers_a_strong_message__hundreds_turn_out.html Member of Parliament for North Norfolk, Norman Lamb, came out swinging in his fight to save North Norfolk's Post Offices by attending a day of protest. Hundreds of members of each local community gathered to hear Mr Lamb speak and to demonstrate support for their local post office. Mr Lamb praised the communities and their postmasters, "It is very important to have the local community and its postmaster be seen to be pulling together to save their post office. The post office is a vital part of the local community and we must fight tooth and nail to prevent its closure. We have tremendous, caring and enthusiastic postmasters here in North Norfolk, who have taken their branches from strength to strength. The idea of closing these branches in North Norfolk is outrageous." 2008-05-03T00:00+01:00 http://www.normanlamb.libdems.org.uk/news/000356/norman_lamb_accuses_barclays_bank_of_aiding_robert_mugabe_regime_in_zimbabwe.html Norman Lamb MP has accused Barclays Bank of providing "personal banking services" for up to four members of Robert Mugabe's regime who have benefited from the controversial land-grabs from white farmers in Zimbabwe. 2008-04-30T00:00+01:00