neena gill mep - representing the west midlands in the european parliament

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since 1 March 2009

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New Punjab National Bank Opens in Brum 14/05/2009
At a time when there is turbulence in the financial sector, it was good to see a new branch which will ably serve the local community being opened. I wish it every success for the future and thanks go to Rajesh Yaduvanshi ,Chief Manager

Neena Welcomes Action on Flooding 04/05/2009
Neena Gill MEP (Labour, West Midlands) has welcomed the announcement from Defra of increased funding for improving flood defences in the West Midlands.

Neena Welcomes Akal Air to Birmingham 22/04/2009
West Midlands MEP, Neena Gill, meets Birmingham Airport's Chief Executive and welcomes new flights to the Punjab

Neena Visits MPD Group in Willenhall 14/04/2009
The Midland Pressure Diecasting Group located in Ashmore Lake Way, Willenhall, was the venue for Neena’s latest visit

Neena Welcomes Investment in JLR 10/04/2009
West Midlands MEP Neena Gill has welcomed the long awaited announcement from the European Investment Bank (EIB) that desperately needed funding for the UK car industry will be made available.

'Fighting for Jobs' 03/04/2009
West Midlands MEP: “Support for car industry must not neglect component manufacturers”

Make it happen. Choose Fairtrade. 06/03/2009
Two billion people – a third of humanity – still survive on less than $2 a day. Unfair trade rules keep them in poverty, but they face the global challenges of food shortages and climate change too.

European Parliament News


Strasbourg Roundup (May 2009) 18/05/2009
This was the last Strasbourg session in the life of this Parliament, so it was a time to say goodbye to friends who aren't standing for re-election in the elections on June 4th.

Neena Speaks to Europarl TV 15/05/2009
As the Chairwoman of the EU-India Delegation,Neena speaks to Europarl TV

Labour deny Le Pen right to open new Parliament 11/05/2009
West Midlands Labour MEP Neena Gill has welcomed a rule change that will prevent French fascist and convicted holocaust denier Jean Marie Le Pen from opening the first session of the European Parliament in July.

Neena speaks up for Fairness 08/05/2009
West Midlands Labour MEP Neena Gill has taken the opportunity to address Parliament in Strasbourg this week to highlight the scandal that is the use of animals in scientific testing.

Neena Calls for Powers on Debtors Assets 05/05/2009
Neena Gill (Labour, West Midlands) has called on the European Commission to make it easier for small and medium sized businesses to chase monies owed to them and access the help they need to do so.

Strasbourg Roundup (March) 17/04/2009
Welcome from the Brussels Parliament for the second instalment of my Roundup in recent weeks. We’re here for a mini-plenary, where we have a legislative session lasting just a couple of days.

Hedge Funds Proposals Must be Stopped 08/04/2009
West Midlands Labour MEP Neena Gill has voiced her concerns that a European Commission draft proposal on Hedge Funds was "no more than window-dressing".

Neena Calls for Urgent Action on Car Industry 06/04/2009
Labour's Euro MPs have welcomed a European Parliament resolution calling for a united European response to help the troubled car industry.

Local MEP welcomes EU-Caribbean trade agreements 02/04/2009
Neena Gill, Labour MEP for the West Midlands has welcomed the European Parliament’s green light for a trade agreement between the EU and Caribbean countries.

Neena calls for more communicative EU 01/04/2009
In a speech to the European Parliament ,Neena Gill, the Labour MEP for the West Midlands called for more transparency in the European institutions.

MEP renews calls for India Security Council Seat 31/03/2009
In statement to the European Parliament, West Midlands Labour MEP Neena Gill voiced her support for a UN Security Council seat for India.

Neena speaks out against animal-tested cosmetics 30/03/2009
Speaking to MEPs in the European Parliament ,West Midlands MEP Neena Gill spoke out against the use of animals in cosmetics testing.

European Parliament Says ‘Vote Please!’ 29/03/2009
The European Parliament has unveiled its communication strategy for the European Elections on the 4th June.

Strasbourg Roundup (Part 1) 28/03/2009
I speak to the House on the car industry, the EU's job strategy, small businesses, and industrial pollution;

“Think small for economic recovery." 27/03/2009
Neena Gill, Labour MEP for the West Midlands addressed the European Parliament on the need for small loans to be given to businesses during the current economic crisis.

Gordon Brown addresses European Parliament 25/03/2009
The Prime Minister Gordon Brown addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg on the preparations of the forthcoming G20 Summit.

Mothers Day, Everyday 23/03/2009
With Mother’s day just passed, Labour MEPs in the European Parliament have added their support to the White Ribbon Alliance for Safer Motherhood.

Neena Says ‘Think Small and Make a Big Difference’ 13/03/2009
Member of the European Parliament for the West Midlands Neena Gill has called for greater support for small business in the region.

Neena Calls for End of Text Charge Rip-Offs 10/03/2009
West Midlands MEP Neena Gill, has welcomed Euro MPs support for a cut in prices for texting while in another European country.

MEPs combat child pornography on the Internet 04/03/2009
MEPs are calling for the criminalisation of all types of sexual abuse of children including "grooming" and paedophile chat rooms on the internet.

Midlands Chocolate Industries Speak up in Europe 02/03/2009
Labour MEP Neena Gill has launched the high-level European Parliament Chocolate and Confectionery Club, organised in association with industry leaders from across the West Midlands region, the UK, and the EU.

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