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  Eric Martlew - Member of Parliament for Carlisle, UK
Eric is backing a move by MPs to overturn a Lords' ruling on pleural plaques.
Eric says the situation is worrying and threatens the future of a skilled workforce in Carlisle.
Eric has been asked to take part in the judging for the award for 2007, so Tag must take a back seat.
www.ericmartlew.org.uk /main.htm   (622 words)

  
 Martlew bill - ChapmanCentral
Eric Martlew's private member's bill (which would make it an offence to allow a child to cycle without a helmet) failed to achieve its second reading.
At 11:55, Eric Forth, MP, called for a vote to go into private session, a procedural motion designed to curtail the debate and allow the next Bill to be discussed.
Martlew was right in one respect: we are "sacrificing" 28 (well, 22, but who expects accurate figures in a helmet debate) children per year.
www.chapmancentral.co.uk /wiki/Martlew_bill   (2422 words)

  
 The Cumberland News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Martlew says that other big issues during his first few weeks of campaigning have included traffic in Carlisle and the floods.
Martlew agrees that there is less enthusiasm for politics this time around than in his four previous general election campaigns.
Martlew admitted that the response isn’t always this favourable, but he claimed to savour it anyway.
www.cumberland-news.co.uk /opinion/viewarticle.aspx?id=202833   (641 words)

  
 Eric Martlew - Biocrawler
Eric Anthony Martlew (born 3 January 1949) is a politician in the United Kingdom.
Guardian Unlimited Politics - Ask Aristotle: Eric Martlew MP (http://politics.guardian.co.uk/person/0,9290,-3409,00.html)
This article about a British politician is a stub.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Eric_Martlew   (73 words)

  
 Animal abusers may still face jail
Mr Martlew, MP for Carlisle and Chair of the Associate Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare (APGAW), gathered the members of the enquiry together at Westminster to meet some ex-racing greyhounds currently at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.
Martlew said: ‘We decided the time was ripe for a parliamentary enquiry following high profile allegations in the Sunday Times regarding healthy Greyhounds being shot at the end of their racing career.
The enquiry is chaired by Eric Martlew MP and the members of the enquiry are: Alan Meale MP; Andrew Rosindell MP; Baroness Golding; Harry Cohen MP; Lord Beaumont of Whitley; Lord Bradley; Lord Hoyle; Nick Palmer MP; Russell Brown MP; Theresa Villiers MP.
www.ourdogs.co.uk /News/2006/November2006/News031106/parliamentary.htm   (358 words)

  
 times and star workington lake district, workington news sport, west cumbria news, lake district news   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
LABOUR’S Eric Martlew has been elected as MP for Carlisle for the fifth time.
Both Mr Martlew and his Conservative challenger, Mike Mitchelson, saw their share of the vote fall.
Mr Martlew was clearly delighted by the result as was his wife, Elsie, who was at his side when acting returning officer Maggie Mooney declared the result at 1.40am.
www.timesandstar.co.uk /unknown/viewarticle.aspx?id=207657   (850 words)

  
 Darling hankers after helmets but DfT stays on fence : Bike Biz
In a recent discussion in parliament, Eric Martlew, the cycle helmet compulsion MP, managed to get the transport secretary to reveal he wants all cyclists to wear helmets.
Martlew brought up his favourite subject during the second reading of the government's Road Safety Bill.
We are introducing new rules so that children under six have to travel in car booster seats and children between six and 11—up to the age of 12—have to be on a booster cushion.
www.bikebiz.co.uk /Darling-hankers-after-helmets-but-DfT-stays-on-fence   (488 words)

  
 CTC - the UK's national cyclists organisation
by Eric Martlew MP, during a parliamentary debate on road safety in March 2005) that CTC's position on cycle helmets has been "discredited".
This claim relates to complaints which were taken to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over a booklet issued jointly by CTC, the Cycle Campaign Network (CCN) and London Cycling Campaign (LCC), in response to Mr Martlew's Private Members Bill which called for compulsory helmet-wearing for children.
The complaints related to 11 points in the leaflet and it is true that the ASA found the leaflet to be flawed on 7 of these points.
www.ctc.org.uk /DesktopDefault.aspx?TabID=4691   (350 words)

  
 News & Star   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Eric is under attack in KORBR war of words
Last week, Carlisle MP Eric Martlew urged Colonel Simon Strickland to quit his post after it was confirmed that a new north west super-unit is to be called the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment (King’s, Lancashire and Border).
“It was Eric Martlew and his government which cut the regiment in the first place, not Simon Strickland.
www.newsandstar.co.uk /news/viewarticle.aspx?id=306765   (383 words)

  
 Cambridge Cycling Campaign » Cycle helmets: compulsion
I share your concerns about Eric Martlew's Private Members Bill, and I would be glad of your support in helping to defeat it.
I have already written to Eric Martlew (copy enclosed) outlining my objections, and he has told me that a reply is being prepared to my letter.
Response from Andrew Lansley MP Thank you for your letter of 19th February 2004 regarding Eric Martlew's Private Members' Bill on cycle helmets for children.
www.camcycle.org.uk /campaigning/issues/helmets/mps.html   (541 words)

  
 Whitehaven News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Transport Minister Gillian Merron visited junction 44 of the M6 at Kingstown with Carlisle MP Eric Martlew to see the construction work currently underway to widen the roundabout as a spur for the proposed new road.
She said: “Eric, as local MP, has been very forceful in making the case for his constituents about the positive impact of the road in terms of jobs and how it will open opportunities for business and alleviate congestion.
Mr Martlew said he was delighted about the minister’s visit, which let him show how important transport is in Carlisle.
www.whitehaven-news.co.uk /unknown/viewarticle.aspx?id=427130   (551 words)

  
 New England source for mountain bike trails, bike pictures, trail maps and more.
Last Friday April 23 in the UK House of Commons, the compulsory helmet ruling proposed by MP Eric Martlew was quashed on a technicality.
Despite strong arguments for and against Martlew's helmet ruling, the proceedings were brought to a halt by Eric Forth MP, Con, who believed there were not enough MPs in the House to vote in the division lobbies.
BicycleBusiness' editor and publisher, Carlton Reid, said that although MP Eric Martlew has another chance to air his bill on June 18, his item sits tenth on the list, and "it's Commons knowledge that he won't get a chance to read his bill".
www.bustedspoke.com /newsMore.php?nk=1998   (257 words)

  
 Eric Martlew MP, Carlisle (TheyWorkForYou.com)
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www.theyworkforyou.com /mp/eric_martlew/carlisle   (533 words)

  
 Inquiry Chairman to visit dog track
CARLISLE MP Eric Martlew is to visit Gretna dog track as part of his probe into the welfare of racing greyhounds.
Mr Martlew sought up a Parliamentary inquiry into the industry as a result and was given the green light by DEFRA Minister Ben Bradshaw, who was said to be ‘appalled’ at the culling revelations.
Mr Martlew is inviting written evidence to be sent to him in his capacity as Chair of the Associate Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare (APGAW).
www.ourdogs.co.uk /News/2006/December2006/081206/inquiry.htm   (268 words)

  
 Scotsman.com News - UK - Greyhound industry 'in denial' on cruelty
THE greyhound industry is "in denial" about the fate of thousands of dogs which are slaughtered after they pass their racing prime, it was claimed yesterday.
Eric Martlew, the chairman of a Commons cross-party animal welfare group, said he will be urging his colleagues to launch an urgent inquiry into dog racing following reports that a County Durham builder's merchant has killed and buried at least 10,000 animals.
Mr Martlew, the MP for Carlisle, said the Associate Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare will hold an urgent meeting about the case today.
news.scotsman.com /uk.cfm?id=1037772006   (1099 words)

  
 Times & Star
CARLISLE MP Eric Martlew has hit out at what he describes as a personal attack from the Conservative party.
CARLISLE United fans are being urged to register for postal votes in case the team is involved in a vital away play-off match on the day of the General Election.
CARLISLE MP Eric Martlew’s campaign trail moved into top gear at the weekend when he announced there was a “high probability” the General Election would be held in May.
www.timesandstar.co.uk /elections/category.aspx?c=750   (305 words)

  
 barrow in furness, barrow news sport, ulverston news sport, lake district news   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
ERIC Martlew MP paid a visit to Caldew Lea school in Carlisle to see how pupils were settling in to their temporary accommodation.
Mr Martlew said: “It was great to see the children being so enthusiastic about their temporary classrooms.
Along with the county council and insurance company, Mr Martlew has been instrumental in getting the school up and running.
www.nwemail.co.uk /unknown/viewarticle.aspx?id=436394   (321 words)

  
 Singletrack - Helmet Bill Latest
MP Eric Martlew's bill aimed at making it compulsory for all under 16's to wear helmets whilst cycling was debated and voted on today in the house of commons.
In Martlew's bill over here if you are over 16 that's fine, you don't need a helmet but if you are under 16 then the last responsible adult faces a £200 fine.
For many it's the compulsion idea that is the issue, for many others, including some who are in favour of compulsion, it's the wording of the bill and the fact that evenm martlew himself admitted that it would be very tricky to enforce.
www.singletrackworld.com /article.php?sid=1340   (919 words)

  
 ePolitix.com - Press Releases   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The animals were attending a reception held at the House of Commons to highlight the positive contribution that assistance animals and pets make to the lives of so many people, and to emphasise that we need to repay them by treating them with kindness and respect and keeping them healthy.
The reception was hosted by the chairman of the Associate Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare (APGAW) Eric Martlew MP, and co-ordinated by the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH).
Winners of the Kennel Club’s ‘Friends for Life’ competition held at this year’s Crufts, 13 year-old Daniel George, and his dog Yogi, were among a number of owners and assistance animals that visited the House of Commons on May 3rd.
www.epolitix.com /NR/exeres/F015FB18-C4AF-4934-9BD6-57521A2C4B63   (611 words)

  
 Be Seen On A Bike Information&Products (bicycle lights, reflectives/ fluorescent clothing)
In 2004, a private members bill (Eric Martlew, Labour MP for Carlisle) failed to get through parliament, the aim of which was to make it an offence to ride a bike without donning a helmet if you were aged below 16.
Martlew : I am conscious that the Minister said that one third of youngsters are trained.
Friday 16th April 2004 - Helmet compulsion article index -stories carried on Martlew's private members' bill 'protective headgear for young cyclists' as well as post-bill helmet compulsion articles, including the BMA helmet advice.
www.beseenonabike.com /bsoab/beseenonabike_info_helmets_compulsory.htm   (6876 words)

  
 Dogs Trust: Press Office: Press Releases: 2006
The winner of this year’s Westminster Dog of the Year competition is Tag, a seven year-old German Shepherd belonging to Eric Martlew, Labour MP for Carlisle.
Tag was described by the judges as a fantastic all-round dog, with an owner who shows incredibly responsible dog ownership.
Eric Martlew said, "today was a great opportunity to promote the unique relationship between dog and owner.
www.dogstrust.org.uk /press_office/pressreleases/2006/wdoty.htm   (377 words)

  
 House Points April 2004
Martlew, certainly, was convinced of his own righteousness.
Better to leave it to the likes of Eric Martlew and pass a law.
It was a vision of a world where Eric Forth has had his way and the big stores have triumphed.
www.bonkers.hall.btinternet.co.uk /hp0404.htm   (1792 words)

  
 Names for Eric -PSF?
Since 2001, over 90,000 cyclist's have joined Cycling Forums to discuss topics from general cycling to equipment, training, racing and travel or vacation destinations (especially in europe during the tour de france).
An anagram of 'Eric Anthony Martlew' is 'A tyrannic
>An anagram of 'Eric Anthony Martlew' is 'A tyrannic helmet row'.
www.cyclingforums.com /archive/index.php/t-115315.html   (964 words)

  
 Eric Martlew MP to visit Carlisle Campus
On Friday 31 March at 11.30am, Eric Martlew MP is visiting St Martin's College in Carlisle for a tour of the new Learning Gateway building.
It will be open to students by the end of March, while an official opening is planned for later in the year.
I am sure he will be impressed with the building but more so with the approach to learning which it represents and to the possibilities it offers to students to enhance their skills by engaging with innovative cutting edge learning technology”
www.ucsm.ac.uk /about/news/EricMartlewMPtovisitCarlisleCampus.php   (189 words)

  
 Eric Martlew - Labour Member of Parliament for Carlisle UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
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www.ericmartlew.org.uk   (71 words)

  
 Foxhunting Hunting Outdoors Recreation
Cumberland NewsMP says blood-free hunts behind boost in supportersCumberland News, UK - Jan 5, 2007It coincided with Carlisle Labour MP Eric Martlew?s claim that the ban on foxhunting is the reason for increased numbers attending hunts over New Year and...
Tally ho!Telegraph.co.uk, UK - Dec 25, 2006When Tony Blair's urbanite cronies tried to ban foxhunting, by making it nigh on impossible to carry on legally, we doubt their aim was to get more people...
News and StarReady to go: Peter Wybergh, Cumberland Farmers Hunt master...News & Star, UK - Jan 2, 2007CARLISLE Labour MP Eric Martlew has claimed that the ban on foxhunting is the reason for increased numbers attending hunts over New Year and Christmas.
www.iaswww.com /ODP/Recreation/Outdoors/Hunting/Foxhunting   (409 words)

  
 Martlew, Eric | Aristotle | Guardian Unlimited Politics
People > MPs > Labour > Eric Martlew
Eric Martlew says: On his proudest achievement in parliament since 1997: "Since 1997 there have been many improvements in my constituency namely in education and law and order.
However, the main achievement was to have the first district general hospital commissioned and opened by the prime minister, ending a wait of more 20 years."
politics.guardian.co.uk /person/0,9290,-3409,00.html   (90 words)

  
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It had selected Tina Wingfield, of Silloth, to contest the seat held by Labour's Eric Martlew.
But Mrs Wingfield's husband Martin, who edits the BNP's newspaper Voice of Freedom, confirmed the party would not be standing in Carlisle or any other Cumbrian constituency.
I hope Tina stands somewhere else, it will be a great waste of talent if not.
www.ureader.co.uk /message/159106.aspx   (836 words)

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