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Girling: FGM more than just a big city problem

Posted on 23rd September 2015 by Adele Marshall-Reynolds

The horrific practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) is a national problem – not one merely confined to inner cities, a Conservative MEP is warning. Julie Girling said a recent study showed that women and girls in danger of being subjected to so-called “cutting” are to be found all over the country – even in predominantly rural areas. The warning…

Question and answer to the Commission: Equine Transport

Posted on 23rd September 2015 by Adele Marshall-Reynolds

Question for written answer E-011385/2015 to the Commission Rule 130 Julie Girling (ECR) Subject: Equine transport Equidae are recognised as being particularly vulnerable to welfare problems during transport. Immunosuppression has been noted in horses transported for more than 12 hours, increasing the risk that these animals will develop signs of acute respiratory disease. In addition, the stress of transport may cause…

Question and Answer from the Commission: Natural pesticides

Posted on 23rd September 2015 by Adele Marshall-Reynolds

Question for written answer E-011386/2015 to the Commission Rule 130 Julie Girling (ECR) Subject: Natural pesticides According to media sources[1], the UK Soil Association – which advocates for organic farming in the United Kingdom – has previously recommended that growers use a ‘natural’ pesticide known as azadirachtin, which has been shown by researchers at the University of Ghent to be deadly…

Court ruling strengthens Cameron’s hand

Posted on 23rd September 2015 by Adele Marshall-Reynolds

A European court ruling seen as a boost to Britain’s renegotiation strategy has been upheld. The European Court of Justice confirmed this week that a country can withhold certain benefits from migrants if they travel from another EU country without a job – even if they have worked there previously. The confirmation was welcomed by Conservative MEPs. Employment spokesman Anthea…

Girling Delighted with Gibraltar Transport Vote

Posted on 23rd September 2015 by Adele Marshall-Reynolds

Created: 09 September 2015 Conservative MEPs have won the backing of fellow parliamentarians for deleting a needless reference to Gibraltar in a report on EU transport policy. A section of the report on the implementation of the Commission’s 2011 White Paper on transport called for the EU’s Council of Ministers to “resolve the UK-Spain dispute over Gibraltar, which is currently…

Rodrigues report Empowering girls through education

Posted on 23rd September 2015 by Adele Marshall-Reynolds

09 September 2015 Julie Girling on behalf of the UK delegation The UK delegation expects nothing less than full and equal opportunity for both girls and boys to education in school. Girls and boys should have equal access to good primary and secondary school teachers and opportunities to study a variety of subjects regardless of sex. We recognise that bullying…

Equality, yes – EU social engineering, no

Posted on 21st June 2015 by fdAdmin

“Nobody disagrees with equality, but this is patronising to women and pushes Europe’s powers into areas where they should not be allowed.” That was the message from Conservative MEPs today over their principled stand against a Socialist push for EU standards on a whole raft of social policies. Julie Girling, Conservative spokesman on women’s rights, said: “We know what fairness…

MEP Girling and EU Commissioner Vella Lead Discussions on Air Pollution in Bath

Posted on 21st June 2015 by fdAdmin

South West MEP Julie Girling today hosted the European Commissioner for the Environment, Commissioner Karmenu Vella at a meeting in Bath to discuss air quality, an important issue locally to Bath and other areas of the South West. The round table event, sought to bring together local resident and community groups alongside council planners and representatives of the business community….

Conference event to highlight horror of female mutilation

Posted on 6th May 2015 by Adele Marshall-Reynolds

A high-profile fringe event at the Conservative Party Conference today (Mon) will call for greater urgency in tackling the horrific practice of female genital mutilation. Julie Girling MEP has organised the meeting and will join other speakers in calling for greater emphasis on prosecuting adults who allow or carry out FGM. The MEP for the South West, Conservative spokesman on…

Girling: FGM more than just a big city problem

Question and answer to the Commission: Equine Transport

Question and Answer from the Commission: Natural pesticides

Court ruling strengthens Cameron’s hand

Girling Delighted with Gibraltar Transport Vote

Rodrigues report Empowering girls through education

Equality, yes – EU social engineering, no

MEP Girling and EU Commissioner Vella Lead Discussions on Air Pollution in Bath

Conference event to highlight horror of female mutilation

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