News archive 2002
December 2002
Families on food parcels: Edinburgh MP shows solidarity with food crisis in Africa
“We must pick up pieces of broken country
Barrett to take evidence over air consultation
Over 100,000 jobs lost in Scots manufacturing
Reconstruct Afghanistan before bombing Iraq - says Barrett
Barrett raises awareness over high blood pressure
Barrett calls for Fuel Allowance for disabled people
Barrett calls for inquiry into army deaths
Barrett to propose debate on Scottish manufacturing
Barrett backs Communication Workers against Postcomm plans
Barrett demands tax change to boost energy conservation
Barrett supports Corstorphine Christmas ‘switch on’
Barrett calls for Government action on Carers’ Rights Day
Barrett calls for greater emphasis on LPG
Barrett concern over benefit fraud rise
November 2002
Barrett supports World Aids Day
Barrett supports Queensferry artists
Barrett back “Votes are Power” campaign
Barrett slams Government for air consultation chaos
Barrett and Smith visit Edinburgh’s emergency fire services
“Pension to rise by 75p over 50 years” - Barrett
Barrett and Smith take Post Ofice campaign to Prime Minister
“Future of Dalmeny Post Office secure” says Barrett
Barrett to meet DTI Minister over Edinburgh Post Offices
Edinburgh firework theft raises serious questions - Barrett
Barrett to quiz Minister on airport expansion
Barrett defends local Post Offices in Commons Debate
October 2002
Barrett promoted in Lib Dem reshuffle
John Barrett comments on visit by Iain Duncan Smith to Edinburgh West
Barrett raises air consultation during Commons Question Time
Thousands back Barrett campaign on Post Offices
Barrett calls for action to tackle consumer debt
Barrett calls for new firework laws in Commons Debate
“Time to modernise parliament” says Barrett
Barrett slams Housing Benefit experiment
Barrett raises questions over Southern African famine
Invalid Care Allowance reform must benefit more - Barrett
“Time running out on air consultation” says Barrett
“Tobacco Advertising Bill a major step forward” says Barrett
Barrett welcomes Edinburgh boundary enquiry
September 2002
Barrett welcomes minimum wage increase
August 2002
Barrett calls for pensions justice for women
Barrett launches campaign to stop Post Office closures
Barrett seeks action to help Scotland’s deaf
Barrett backs Commons Committee on failure of EU aid
July 2002
Barrett welcomes news that Dalmeny Post Office will remain open
“Tell Government nuclear is not the answer” says Barrett
Barrett backs age equality campaign
Barrett calls for ban on bull bars
“Work of Government must not go unchecked over summer” says Barrett
Barrett seeks to protect workers from passive smoking
“Make your views known on road tolls” says Barrett
Barrett seeks assurances on Dalmeny Post Office
“Help poor to help themselves” says Barrett
“Government must do more to boost Scottish flights” says Barrett
Barrett launches campaign to save local newsagents
July 2002
“Thousands in Edinburgh failing to claim benefits they deserve” says Barrett
Barrett presents prizes to Corstorphine young artists
Barrett welcomes return of Royal Highland Show
Barrett backs moves to end prescription charges for chronically ill
Barrett seeks free trade on day of Trade Justice Lobby
“Minimum wage prejudice hits 7,000 Scots” says Barrett
Barrett seeks quick resolution to Pilton Post Office probe
Barrett to support Davidson's Mains Children's Gala
"Fuel fraud hitting Scots hard" says Barrett
John Barrett unveils new website
Consultation is key on asylum plans says Barrett
May 2002
Barrett seeks urgent meeting with new Asylum Minister over Turnhouse
Barrett welcomes fellow Edinburgh MP to top transport job
“Listen to those who know on asylum plans” says Barrett
John Barrett on Stephen Byers' resignation
Barrett welcomes Forth Rail Bridge maintenance contract
Use World Cup focus to end South Korean animal cruelty
Government must focus aid on war torn countries
Edinburgh Airport staff concerns must be addressed
March 2002
John Barrett appointed to International Development Committee
Byers must come to commons to explain role in rail dispute
Government policies building future pensioner poverty
Government must remember young when tackling age discrimination
Action required over rail delays - Barrett
Government must act to prevent rail freight crisis
February 2002
Barrett piles on pre-budget pressure over fuel needs of disabled
Barrett slams Consignia experiment
NATS bankruptcy must not jeopardise Prestwick project
Fireworks and animals report “horrifying” says Barrett
January 2002
Lib Dems support stricter sales regulation for energy companies
Tax on MacMillan must end says Barrett
Prestwick NATS centre must now become a reality
Bring film studio to central Scotland says Barrett
Government must now deliver on rail network – Barrett