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  Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Vale of York (UK Parliament constituency)
Vale of York is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
This constituency covers the Vale of York and includes the north western suburbs of York and the market towns of Easingwold, Bedale, Boroughbridge and Thirsk.
The reconfiguration of North Yorkshire's constituencies by the Boundary Commission for England has seen the creation of a York Central and a York Outer.
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 lawyer new york   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
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What I am saying is my constituents are trying to make a peripheral journey around the ring road and their difficulty is, in fact, the ease of access in and out of the City of York to the outer area.
York's ancient Gild of Freeman argues for "keeping the ancient centre of this city unified for representation in the House of Commons", as does the York Freemen's Strays Council.
This is why the York Licensed Victuallers Association, which was founded in 1845, has a city centre strategy and wants, in its submission to this Commission, "to retain a single York city centre constituency" and "to oppose a counter-proposal to divide the city centre down the river".
www.statistics.gov.uk /pbc/review_areas/downloads/VR_York_Day3.doc   (19475 words)

  
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The constituency is dominated by Luton airport and the Vauxhall car plant, and it came as a major blow to the area when Vauxhall announced that they plan to close their plant by mid 2002 with the loss of 2,000 jobs.
The constituency is part of the Neath and Port Talbot local authority area, which voted Yes in the 1997 referendum by a majority of 18,267, which was 66% of the vote in that area - the biggest single Yes percentage in Wales.
A very middle class constituency, it has the fifth highest proportion of non manual workers in the country (78.9% of its workforce) and over a third of its adult population possess higher educational qualifications, compared with a national average of 13% (according to the 1991 census).
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 Vale of York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Vale of York is the area surrounding the city of York, in the north of England.
It is bounded by the North York Moors and Yorkshire Wolds to the east and the Pennines to the west.
It consists of flat, arable land and is surrounded by terminal moraines - ridges of small hills.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vale_of_York   (139 words)

  
 Greenway To Stand Down After Defeat (from Gazette & Herald)
He lost to the sitting MP for the Vale of York division, Anne McIntosh, the newly-appointed Shadow Minister for Education, in a vote taken at a private meeting of some 300 party members at Ampleforth College on Saturday.
After the meeting of the shadow Thirsk and Malton constituency party meeting at the weekend, Mr Greenway said he was "bitterly disappointed" by the decision but felt he had not been supported by members of the party in his own constituency.
She was elected MP for the Vale of York in 1997 and in November 2003 became Shadow Minister for the Environment and Transport, later being Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Works and Pensions before moving to her new post in education just two weeks ago.
www.thisisryedale.co.uk /display.var.1035721.0.greenway_to_stand_down_after_defeat.php   (780 words)

  
 20:05:03 : New Lord Mayor and Sheriff for the city   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
York Councillor and ex-teacher Charles Hall will become the new Lord Mayor of York on Thursday, May 22 at City of York Council’s annual meeting.
He chaired the environmental scrutiny committee at City of York Council and was latterly shadow executive member for education.
Councillor Hall also acted as a constituency agent in 1986 and stood as a parliamentary candidate in the Vale of York constituency in 1997.
www.york.gov.uk /cgi-bin/wn_document.pl?type=3450   (346 words)

  
 Vale of York (UK Parliament constituency) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vale of York is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
This constituency covers the Vale of York and includes the north western suburbs of York and the market towns of Easingwold, Bedale, Boroughbridge and Thirsk.
The reconfiguration of North Yorkshire's constituencies by the Boundary Commission for England has seen the creation of a York Central and a York Outer.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vale_of_York_(UK_Parliament_constituency)   (259 words)

  
 Vale of York (UK Parliament constituency) at AllExperts
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 BBC NEWS | VOTE 2001 | RESULTS & CONSTITUENCIES | Vale of York
Like the neighbouring seats of Rydale, Richmond, and Skipton and Ripon - the other three seats to contribute voters to the Vale of York - this is a large and sprawling constituency.
As the name implies, the countryside here is flatter and less dramatic than the more rugged seats to the north of the county, and is characterised by fertile farmland, prosperous small market and commuting towns and several small villages.
The Vale of York has its roots in Roman times, and witnessed one of the most important battles of the Civil War at Marston Moor in 1644.
news.bbc.co.uk /hi/english/static/vote2001/results_constituencies/constituencies/600.stm   (189 words)

  
 BBC - North Yorkshire - Election 2005 - Vale of York constituency profile
Anne lives in the Vale of York constituency near Thirsk with her husband John Harvey, who is a business executive.
She was born in Edinburgh in 1954, educated at Harrogate Ladies College, and studied at the Universities of Edinburgh and Aarhus in Denmark.
It is a large, flat expanse of land in the middle of North Yorkshire, north of Harrogate and the city of York.
www.bbc.co.uk /northyorkshire/news/2005/election/profiles/vale.shtml   (648 words)

  
 Pharmacies: 9 Apr 2003: House of Commons debates (TheyWorkForYou.com)
My petition bears more than 2,500 signatures from my constituents, who are very concerned about proposals from the Office of Fair Trading that could lead to the closure of a number of local pharmacies.
The Humble Petition of the constituents of Rayleigh in Essex
These constituents are amazed that the Government in England are still in two minds about this issue, given that we hear from a Minister in Northern Ireland that he has already decided to reject these proposals, as indeed have the Welsh Assembly and the Scottish Parliament.
www.theyworkforyou.com /debates/?id=2003-04-09.373.2   (612 words)

  
 Reference.com/Encyclopedia/City of York (UK Parliament constituency)
The City of York is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
This constituency covers most of the city of York, though the outer parts of the city and local authority area presently fall within the Selby, Vale of York and Ryedale constituencies.
A borough constituency consisting of the city of York has been represented in every Parliament since the Model Parliament of 1295.
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 Lawrie Quinn - Parliamentary Commission
It is an honour and a privilege to be elected to the House of Commons, however of all the English Constituencies the communities of Scarborough, Whitby and the Esk Valley are fortunate to live in spectacular and classically English landscapes.
As the Member of Parliament for this amazing part of the United Kingdom I am envied by my colleagues on all sides of both Houses of Parliament and with thanks to the Boundary Commission have never had any need to describe the geographical location, historic legacy or importance in literature to most Members of Parliament.
My constituents expect to see their MP in their neighbourhood, want to make sure their MP understands their point of view about the affairs of the Nation and the World, wants their opinions reflected in the Palace of Westminster and influence in Whitehall.
www.durhamlabour.org.uk /lwquinn/boundary.htm   (821 words)

  
 Stories for 20 December 2002
VALE of York MP Anne McIntosh has failed to win a guarantee that ten hunts in her constituency would survive plans for severe restrictions on hunting with dogs.
YORK residents Grace Page and Julian Fell showed the nation their word and number power by getting through to today's Countdown showdown.
YORK City chief Terry Dolan has called on the Minstermen's loyal band of supporters to match the commitment of his squad at tonight's home clash against Lincoln City.
archive.thisisyork.co.uk /2002/12/20   (1474 words)

  
 Jubilee 2000: Politics: Debt and Jubilee 2000 in Parliament
Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York): The whole House would congratulate the Chancellor on continuing the excellent work started by the Conservative Government at Montreal and would share his aim of ensuring that expenditure in indebted countries goes towards education, health and poverty reduction.
The UK is pressing for swift and successful implementation of the existing debt relief package, which will reduce the debts of the poorest countries by $100 billion.
UK representatives sit on the boards of all the banks, which have the capacity to contribute significantly to development.
www.jubileeresearch.org /jubilee2000/politics/parliament.html   (13777 words)

  
 Australian PM And London Blasts Of 7-7 And 7-21
I spent four hours or so this morning at the Royal London hospital in my constituency where the medical > staff are toiling, without a break, to deal with the casualties who are being brought in in their scores-perhaps, by now, in their hundreds.
I refer to the fire station at Bethnal Green in my constituency and the fire station in the King's Cross-Euston area-the two places where the fire services are stretched almost to breaking point in dealing with the consequences of this morning's events.
Member for Vale of Glamorgan (John Smith) made clear, is not the intercontinental ballistic missiles of other countries but the asymmetrical threat of angry people who hate us and who are ready to exchange their lives for several of ours, or hundreds of ours, or thousands of ours, if they can do so.
www.rense.com /general67/dwlf.htm   (2449 words)

  
 Richmond Park (UK Parliament constituency) - Avoo - Ask Us A Question - Richmond Park is a constituency represented in ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Richmond Park is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Richmond Park constituency stretches from Barnes in the north to Kingston upon Thames in the south, and includes the whole of East Sheen, Mortlake, Kew, Richmond upon Thames, Petersham and Ham.
This means that the constituency includes Coombe, Kingston Vale, and all of Kingston upon Thames and New Malden north of the railway.
www.masticnyus.com /profile/Richmond_Park_(UK_Parliament_constituency)   (740 words)

  
 Thumbs Down For Greenway (from York Press)
Vale of York MP Anne McIntosh defeated neighbouring Ryedale MP John Greenway in a battle on Saturday to be selected for the newly-created Thirsk and Malton seat.
The two Conservative MPs appeared before local party members to appeal for their backing after their individual constituencies were abolished and merged into the new seat by the Boundary Commission.
Ms McIntosh said she was looking forward to serving the new constituency: "It was a great honour to be selected.
www.yorkpress.co.uk /display.var.1032133.0.thumbs_down_for_greenway.php   (552 words)

  
 Conservative Party - Profile
Anne lives in the Vale of York constituency near Thirsk with her husband John Harvey, who is a business executive.
She was born in Edinburgh in 1954, educated at Harrogate Ladies College, and studied at the Universities of Edinburgh and Aarhus in Denmark.
After her election as the Member for the Vale of York in 1997, Anne was appointed to the House of Commons Environment, Transport and the Regions Select Committee, and the European Scrutiny Select Committee.
www.conservatives.com /people/person.cfm?PersonID=4558   (432 words)

  
 House of Commons Hansard Debates for 24 Jul 1997 (pt 25)
Member for Vale of York (Miss McIntosh) for allowing me to speak in her debate, for which I am grateful.
My constituents worry about bringing up their children in such an environment when they do not know whether there is a risk.
Member for Vale of York that, should the Lackenby to Picton line go ahead, pylons and overhead lines will be removed from a part of my constituency.
www.publications.parliament.uk /pa/cm199798/cmhansrd/vo970724/debtext/70724-25.htm   (1929 words)

  
 bmj.com Rapid Responses for Majeed, 323 (7309) 356
The York Report on water fluoridation, (BMJ, 7 October, 2000), stated that 48% of people in fluoridated areas have dental fluorosis, and 12.5% of these cases are a matter for concern.
As a parent, the difficulty I have with the comments of both of these correspondents, is that they seem to be totally unaware of the seeming hypocrisy and inconsistency of their respective arguments and positions as "health advocates".
The UK is rapidly moving towards totalitarianism - both internally and, with the encroaching European superstate and the politico-legal consequences for our historic parliamentary system - so it is imperative that those who believe in human rights, democracy, and the right of children to develop in safe family units stand up for those rights.
www.bmj.com /cgi/eletters/323/7309/356   (9788 words)

  
 York University Alumni   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Labour candidate for Vale of York constituency, 1997.
Jung, a Lecturer at the School of Oriental and African Studies, became the first student from the People's Republic of China to study in Britan when she came to York and was awarded a DPil in 1982.
When I was at York University, anyone who took student politics seriously was a bit of a joke.
yorkstudentsfirst.iainlindley.com /folklore/alumni.html   (360 words)

  
 News | Telegraph
News articles from the UK and abroad - The Telegraph's online newspaper has the latest UK business news, UK countryside news, UK education news, UK technology news and weather news for the UK.
Identified as a prime target by the Liberal Democrats, who needed a swing of just 2.17 per cent, Haltemprice and Howden stays in the hands of shadow home secretary David Davies, with a 10 per cent increase in his majority.
Although Tony Blair faced 14 candidates in his Co Durham constituency of Sedgefield, he manages to increase his majority very slightly.
www.telegraph.co.uk /news/main.jhtml?view=EL2005RES&grid=P9&xml=/ElectionFeed/588-vale_of_york.xml   (524 words)

  
 Yorkshire CND - Questions to Parliament on NMD - June/July 2000
The UK is an active participant in the international discussions on reducing the threats posed by both of these issues.
It is not for the UK to make assessments of the degree of threat perceived by the US, but there is a widespread recognition that North Korea is developing a capability that would undoubtedly pose a threat to the US.
If UK land is to be used to break that treaty, surely it is a matter for him.
cndyorks.gn.apc.org /yspace/articles/nmdpq.htm   (13046 words)

  
 Hansard - Commons | Houses of Parliament   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
We can settle the new licence fee for the next period at a level that is fair to the BBC and to the licence fee payer, and that allows the BBC to lead and fund the digital switchover, while sure that it is available to everyone in the country.
Friend knows, unemployment in his constituency is still very much below what it was in 1997, as a result of the new deal.
Gentleman were to look at the figures for France and for many other industrialised countries, he would also be in a position to know that in his constituency unemployment is down by 25 per cent.
www.parliament.the-stationery-office.com /pa/cm/cmtoday/cmdebate/02.htm   (3862 words)

  
 International Notes - Menwith Hill   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
John was also told to leave and wait at home for a monitor to be fitted for the remainder of her sentence.
She'd just stepped out the door when York police picked her up and sent her to Scotland on an outstanding warrant related to peace graffiti at the Scottish High Court and Parliament in 1999.
Shortly after the three women were convicted, Helen John had announced her independent candidacy for Parliament in her local district of Sedgefield, Prime Minister Tony Blair's constituency.
www.serve.com /nukeresister/nr124/nr124menwith.html   (286 words)

  
 Defra, UK - Flood Management - UK Parliament, House of Commons 2004-05 Session: Questions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
This is an attempt to Index Questions asked by Members of Parliament in the House of Commons during the 2004-05 Session which relate to Flood Management.
It may not be fully comprehensive - the definitive source of information on the World Wide Web remains the UK Parliament website which has a full search facility and other indices.
what assessment has been made of (a) which areas of the UK are likely to be affected and (b) the scale of likely damage which would be caused by a tidal wave.
www.defra.gov.uk /environ/fcd/parliament/pq2004-05.htm   (1429 words)

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