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Employment scheme to be piloted in Gosport

Local MP Caroline Dinenage has welcomed news that Gosport has been selected as a pilot area for a scheme to help young people who aren't in education, employment or training (NEET) find work faster. The pilot is being run by the Department for Work and Pensions and will see 16/17 year old NEETs (wh

Caroline welcomes War Widows Pensions announcments

Local MP Caroline Dinenage has welcomed the Government's announcement that from 1 April 2015, widows, widowers and surviving civil partners of all members of the Armed Forces Pensions Scheme will retain their pensions for life. At present, Armed Forces widows lose their right to a pension for life

Caroline to hold House of Commons debate on Southern Rail Links

Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage will tomorrow hold a House of Commons debate on rail links to the Portsmouth Harbour area. The local MP has long pushed the Government on transport issues in the South of England, calling numerous debates and inviting Ministers to her constituency on multiple occasions.

Caroline to hold Open Surgery tomorrow

Local MP Caroline Dinenage will hold an open surgery tomorrow morning at Bridgemary Library. Caroline's open advice surgeries give her constituents the opportunity to discuss their concerns about both local and national issues without making an appointment beforehand.

Caroline welcomes Bypass progress

Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage has today welcomed the news that Hampshire County Council has approved the routes for the Stubbington bypass and southern section of Newgate Lane. During a meeting at the Council offices in Winchester, Cllr Sean Woodward (Executive Member for Economy, Transport and Envi

Caroline calls for Swift Benefit Payments

Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage yesterday stood up for terminally ill patients facing lengthy waits for their benefits. During questions to the Department for Work and Pensions yesterday afternoon, Caroline highlighted hold ups in the system which deals with benefits claims made by people with termina

Caroline raises concerns about HSBC closure in Lee on the Solent

Local MP Caroline Dinenage today spoke out for local people and small businesses in Lee-on-the Solent which have received the unwelcome news that the last bank in the town will soon be closing. Last week it emerged that the Business Secretary, Vince Cable MP would be writing to big banks, urging th