Simon Hughes MP
Representing Southwark and Bermondsey since 1983
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Simon Hughes MP Representing Southwark and Bermondsey since 1983 |
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| Simon Hughes MP | 2nd September 2010 | <simon@simonhughes.org.uk> |
My recent activityI'm kept busy throughout the week with activities that relate to Bermondsey and Old Southwark, Parliament and Liberal Democrats. You can see what I've been up to recently below. Monday 9th August - Sunday 15th AugustMonday 9th August Meeting with party colleague Meeting with constituent to discuss mental health issues Door knocking in South Bermondsey Ward Meeting with party colleague Interview with Southwark News Meeting with Caroline Pidgeon AM and Renewal Group to discuss plans for Surrey Canal Southwark Liberal Democrats housing policy meeting Southwark Council Cabinet Meeting Meeting with Kensington and Chelsea Liberal Democrats Tuesday 10th August Visit to Guys Hospital Bereavement Centre and meeting with Chief Executive Meeting with the Big Lottery Fund Meeting with the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority Meeting with constituent Meeting with staff Southwark Park Road day centre 'Young at 'Art event Lope de Vega's Fuente Ovejuna at Southwark Playhouse Wednesday 11th August Football : England v Hungary (Friendly) Out and about in Chaucer Meeting to discuss the environment Meeting with youth policy advisors Meeting with Hankey Hall community group Thursday 12th August Out and about in Rotherhithe Visit to Maydew House Hour long interview on Southside Radio Friday 13th August The 100th anniversary of the death of Florence Nightingale, the Lady with the Lamp. Out and about in Surrey Docks Meeting with constituent Meeting with the Salmon Youth Centre Party colleague's leaving party Saturday 14th August Petition gathering to save Bermondsey Town Hall Southwark Community Fair at Burgess Park Dodson & Amigo Tenants and Residents Association Hawian Beach Day Millwall vs Hull @ 3pm Sunday 15th August Interview on Sky News Adam Boulton show Wedding of Ms Nital Patel and Dominic Hooper Monday 2nd August - Sunday 8th AugustMonday 2nd August Signing and correspondence in the constituency office Signing and correspondence in the parliamentary office Meeting with party colleague Meeting with constituent Tuesday 3rd August Meeting and visit to the Refugee Council in Brixton Meeting with Karen Buck MP Panel debate at British Youth Council Convention with Chloe Smith MP, Jean Lambert MEP and political blogger Iain Dale chairing Interview with Time Magazine Meeting with Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority Meeting with constituents Wednesday 4th August Meeting with party colleague Meeting with Caroline Pidgeon AM Somali Islamic and Cultural Centre Event B-ONE EKH BENGALI! Local History Project Bringing Generations Together at the Rockingham Community Centre Interview with BBC London Thursday 5th August Travel to Ebbw Vale for the Blaenau Gwent and Heads of the Valleys National Eisteddfod with Roger Williams MP Evening Event in Brecon with Roger Williams MP Friday 6th August Meeting with local party colleagues to discuss Borough High Street Campaign Meeting with Sri Lankan Bishop Kumarar Brunel Museum Award Presentation Employment surgery for constituents at Southwark Works, St James' Road Albert Mckenzie VC Memorial Fund Committee meeting Saturday 7th August Bristol City vs Millwall @ 3pm Brighton Pride Tower Christian Centre Family Fun Day Our Park Reminiscence Project- Book Launch and Exhibition at the Gallery Rockingham Youth and Community Festival Sunday 8th August BBC Radio 4 Sunday Worship from St Thomas' Hopsital marking a century since the death of Florence Nightingale Monday 26th July - Sunday 1st AugustMonday 26th July Questions: Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, Leader of the House and House of Commons Commission Tabling: Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (T) Business: Conclusion of proceedings on the Academies Bill (Day 3) Meeting with constituent Signing and correspondence in the constituency office St Giles Trust Memorial Afternoon to celebrate life of Ian Jones Urgent question: To ask the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice if he will make a statement on the decision not to prosecute an police officer in connection with the assault and subsequent death of Ian Tomlinson Statement: Policing in the 21st Century: reconnecting police and the people, Presentation of Bill Local Referendums, Recall of Elected Representatives Interview with Channel 4 Meeting with party colleague Arabs in Israel - Parliamentary Briefing with members of the Israeli Knesset Tuesday 27th July Questions: Deputy Prime Minister , Attorney General, Church Commissioners, Public Accounts Commission and the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission Business: To be nominated by the Backbench Business Committee National Day of The Republic of Singapore Richard Ottaway. London 2012 Parlimentary Exhibition Interview with Southwark News Tideway sailability event for veterans Meeting to discuss the liquidation of Refugee and Migrant Justice meeting Statements and urgent questions: Annual Energy Statement and The European Investigation Order Meeting with DEFRA Meeting with party colleague Arabs in Israel - Parliamentary Briefing With members of the Israeli Knesset Wednesday 28th July Crime: Statistics on ASBOs (antisocial behaviour orders) issued and broken in 2008 are published. South London Line Campaign meeting at Clapham Station Presentation of letter to the Criminal Prosecution Service re death of Ian Tomlinson Interview with Face the Facts Meeting with Rt Hon Mark Harper MP Interview with BBC News Channel Telephone Call with Spanish Deputy Ambassador Interview with Sky News Southwark Liberal Democrats meeting Thursday 29th July Cricket : England v Pakistan Education: School exclusion statistics for 2008-09 to be published Meeting with party colleague Meeting with volunteer from Operation Black Vote Signing and correspondence in the constituency office Meeting with constituents Lisa Burnapp retirement party Friday 30th July Anniversary of the Enthronement of Majesty King Mohammed I. (Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco) Advice surgery for constituents Meeting with constituents Meeting of the London Bubble Theatre Company London Bubble VIP night 'Sirens of Titan' Saturday 31st July Annual Convention - Ahmadiyya Muslim Association UK The Blaenau Gwent and Heads of the Valleys National Eisteddfod Neil Harris' testimonial match at The New Den Sunday 1st August Annual Convention - Ahmadiyya Muslim Association UK The Blaenau Gwent and Heads of the Valleys National Eisteddfod is held from 31 July - 7 August Interview with LBC Radio Farewell service for Cheryl Anderson Bermondsey and Old Southwark Boats and BBQ summer fundraiser Carnival del Pueblo Reception to celebrate the introduction of Baroness Hussein-Ece to the House of Lords Monday 19th July - Sunday 25th JulyMonday 19th July Questions: Work and Pensions Business: Second reading of the Academies Bill Meeting with the Vice-Chancellor of London South Bank University Signing and correspondence in the constituency office Meeting with party colleague Party meeting City of London Corporation reception in the House of Lords Liberal International British Group Annual General Meeting Votes on the Academies Bill Tuesday 20th July Questions: Justice Business: Proceedings on the Consolidated Fund (Appropriation) Bill Proceedings on the Finance Bill (Day 4) Business nominated by the Backbench Business Committee Adjournment Debate on Dangerous Dogs Signing and correspondence in the constituency office Sports Action Zone board meeting Meeting with party colleague Signing and correspondence in the parliamentary office Spoke in 'Mixing Church with Politics' panel debate at Methodist Central Hall Interview with the Evening Standard Buckingham Palace Summer Garden Party Parliamentary Party Meeting Meeting with party colleague Wednesday 21st July Questions: Scotland, Prime Ministers Business: Consideration in Committee of the Academies Bill (Day 1) Delivered keynote speech at the IAS Conference 2010: The New Immigration Agenda-Post Election Policy Developments at the London South Bank University Statement on Kabul Conference Interview on BBC Radio 5 Live after Prime Ministers Questions Meeting with member of Operation Black Vote Meeting with constituent Meeting with Liberal Democrats Federal Policy Committee Thursday 22nd July Questions: Business Business: Consideration in Committee of the Academies Bill (Day 2) Meeting with German Europe Minister Parliamentarians Network Executive Council teleconference Meeting with Nick Boles MP Meeting with party colleague Meeting to discuss the Burgess Park Revitalisation Project Signing and correspondence in the parliamentary office BBC Radio 5 drive time interview Meeting with constituents Southwark Liberal Democrats event Friday 23rd July The Publican Proud of Pubs Week Meeting with a delegation of politicians from Maldives Speech to the Southwark Pensioners' Parliament Interview on BBC Radio 4 World at One Officially opened new Hexagon Housing scheme on Lynton Road Meeting with constituent Retirement party for Amelia Suarez, founder of Café Nova Elephant and Castle Social Mobility Foundation meeting Meeting with constituent Visit to constituency pub to mark the Publican Proud of Pubs Week Saturday 24th July Travelled to Swansea for family friend's 80th birthday party The Rotherhithe Festival Friend's 40th birthday party at the Ship and Whale Thanks you event for Liberal Democrat Camberwell and Peckham election campaign Sunday 25th July St Christopher's Day and Pembroke House's 125th anniversary celebration Muslim Association of Nigeria Bazaar and Family fun-day Columbianamente at Coin Street Festival Monday 12th July - Sunday 18th JulyMonday 12th July Questions: Education Business: Proceedings on the Finance Bill [Day 1] Advice surgery for constituents Interview with the Guardian Statements [3.30pm] Health White Paper [Andrew Lansley] Meeting with the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority Interview with the Southwark News Liberal Democrat International Affairs Forum NHS White Paper briefing by Paul Burstow MP Tuesday 13th July Questions: Treasury Business: Proceedings on the Consolidated Fund (Appropriation) Interviews for new constituency caseworker Statements: Review of Counter-Terrorism and Security Powers [Theresa May] Parliamentary Party Meeting Reception for Liberal Democrat MP's at 10 Downing Street Votes on the Finance Bill Wednesday 14th July Questions: Cabinet Office, Prime Minister Business: Motion to approve a Statutory Instrument relating to Counter Terrorism Motion relating Police Grant Report Motion to approve a European Document relating to the European External Action Service French National Day Signing and correspondence in the constituency office Speech at the funeral of constituent Simba Hosted and spoke at 'Bail for Immigration Detainees' event to launch their new report: Challenging Immigration Detention in the UK Meeting with party colleague St Margaret's Church fundraising garden party Storming the Bastille day events in Borough Market Thursday 15th July Questions: Communities and Local Government, Business Business: Proceedings on the Finance Bill [Day 3] Meeting with party colleague Parliamentary Party Meeting Friday 16th July Service for school leavers at St James' Primary School Interview with Yousk Southwark Police 1,000 campaign meeting at Southwark Town Hall Meeting with Southwark business owners Saturday 17th July Kintore way Summer Fair Sister in law's 50th birthday celebrations Sunday 18th July International Kashmir Conference silver Jubilee celebration Church of the Immaculate Conception Summer Fete The 'Big Lunch Picnic' at All Hallows Community Garden, Copperfield Street Monday 5th July - Sunday 11th JulyMonday 5th July Questions: Defence Business: Alignment (Clear line of Sight) Project Motion to simplify Government's spending Meeting with Southwark Metropolitan Police Borough Commander Simon hosted and spoke at launch event for Operation Black Vote 2010 Statements and urgent questions [3.30pm] Political and Constitutional Reform [Nick Clegg]. Education Funding [Michael Gove] All Party Youth Affairs Group AGM Equality reception in the Speaker's residence Parliamentary Candidate's Association reception Southwark Liberal Democrat Group meeting Tuesday 6th July Questions: Foreign and Commonwealth Office Business: Second Reading of the Finance Bill Signing and correspondence in the constituency office Interview with the Daily Mail Statements and urgent questions (3.30pm) Treatment of Detainees [The Prime Minister] Event at the Turkish Embassy to celebrate the ennoblement of Baroness Mece Parliamentary Party Meeting Social Mobility Foundation meeting Wednesday 7th July Questions ; International development , Prime Minister Business: Opposition Day (3rd allotted day): Government support for jobs and the unemployed World Cup Semi Final Guy's Hospital cancer treatment centre exhibition Party meeting Royal British Legion's Parliamentary Reception 2010 Inaugural meeting of the all party group on Conflict Issues Party meeting Thursday 8th July Questions : Business , Innovation and Skills Business: General debate on Defendant Anonymity House of Commons Boat Race - 3.30pm from Lambeth Bridge to the Commons Terrace Thames Festival Trustees meeting Statement: Section 44 of the Terrorism Act 2000 [Theresa May] Party meeting Hosted and spoke at South Korean embassy event in Westminster Leaving reception for CEO of the Electoral Reform Society Ken Richie Hosted and spoke at meeting with constituents from Sierra Leone with the High Commissioner of Sierra Leone, Salvation Army, Princess Street Friday 9th July Party meeting Advice surgery for constituents Meeting with the Royal Commonwealth Society Meeting with CoolTan Arts Meeting of the Albert McKenzie Memorial Committee The conclusion of the Jack Petchey "Speak Out" Challenge Saturday 10th July Visit to constituents in nursing home Party meeting Guy's Hospital Nurses' League Celebration at Southwark Cathedral and Vinopolis David's Peace Day- In memory of David Idowu and all victims of violent crime Award ceremony for the Pakistani community, with the Pakistani Ambassador Cockney Night on the Setchell Estate, with Pie Mash Sunday 11th July Interview on the BBC Politics Show Led service at the Borough Welsh Chapel Campaigning with Phil Jenkins ahead of the Basildon by-election World Cup Final: Spain vs Netherlands Monday 28th June - Sunday 4th JulyMonday 28th June Questions: Home Office Event to discuss school sport, Olympics & Paralympics with Michael Gove and Jeremy Hunt at the City of London Academy Human Rights AGM and Inaugural Election of Officers APPG Crossrail AGM Holocaust Educational Trust Special Reception Tuesday 29th June Questions : Health Business: Opposition Day Debate: Local Government Spending Party meeting Westminster Hall Debate; Housing need in London APPG for debt, aid and trade AGM Parliamentary Party Meeting Party Policy Meeting Party Meeting to discuss Welsh Issues Metropolitan Police event for London MPs Wednesday 30th June Questions : Northern Ireland , Prime Minister Business: General Debate - Progress and Prospects in Energy Efficiency Thames Festival Trust Meeting Interview with Nick Robinson for BBC documentary on the forming of the coalition government Trust for London and City Parochial Foundation summer reception Local party meeting Thursday 1st July Questions : Energy and Climate Change Business: General Debate on Global Poverty Interview on the Week in Westminster Borough Commander's Commendation ceremony at the Imperial War Museum Energy and Climate Change Meeting Opening event for SE1 Strata Local party meeting Friday 2nd July World Cup. Brazil vs Netherlands, Uruguay vs Ghana Breakfast meeting with the Chinese Ambassador Advice surgery for constituents 1pm media duty from Milbank School Olympics at Bacon's College Meeting with the London Bubble Theatre Company and Southwark Council Planning Officers Interview for Channel 4's 'Films of Records' about Elephant & Castle Meeting with constituent BBC London Radio Saturday 3rd July 22nd Irish Festival in Peckham Rye Wimbledon womens singles finals Lakanal House memorial service at St Giles, Camberwell London Pride march from Baker Street to Trafalgar Square Simon opened St Anne's Church Summer Fair Simon spoke at the Dalai Lama's 75th Birthday event 'Tibet Festival in the Park' XLP Arts Showcase Finals 2010 as Guest of Honour at Mermaid Theatre, Blackfriars Sunday 4th July St James' Church service 22nd Irish Festival in Peckham Rye Studio of Dance 2010 Tour at the Peacock Theatre Monday 21st June - Sunday 27th JuneMonday 21st June Business: General Debate on Strategic Defence and Security Review Questions : Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport; Leader of the House and House Of Commons Commission Wimbledon University of the Arts London Special Breakfast Preview for Camberwell College of Arts Meeting with Southwark Council Executive member for Housing Signing and correspondence in the constituency office Question 3 to the Leader of the House Statement: European Council [Prime Minister] Interview with Liberal Democrat News Samaritans Lewisham, Greenwich, & Southwark Branch AGM Walworth Community Council meeting Tuesday 22nd June APPG Penal Affairs Questions: Deputy Prime Minister, Attorney General, Church Commissioners, Public Accounts Commission and Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission. Westminster Hall Debate: Government Policy on Nuclear Energy. The Chancellor of the Exchequer will open his Budget Statement News channel interviews in reaction to the Budget Statement Parliamentary Party Meeting Liberal Democrat Federal Policy Committee Wednesday 23rd June Business: Continuation of the Budget Debate Questions: Wales , Prime Minister World Cup: Slovenia vs England @ 15:00 St James' Primary School sports day Liberal Democrats International Relations Committee Liberal Democrat Reception in the House of Lords Bermondsey Community Council Meeting Rotherhithe Community Council Meeting Thursday 24th June Questions: Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Business: Continuation of the Budget debate, Energy Croatian National Day. Speech for the Liberal Democrats in the continuation of the budget debate on Energy Guest of Honour at St Michael's school prize giving ceremony Grandchildren of the Blitz Launch Night at the London Bubble Friday 25th June Meeting with constituents Advice surgery for constituents Albert McKenzie Committee Meeting Opening of Boutcher School's Peace Garden Saturday 26th June Electoral Reform Society AGM Annual Meeting Official opening of ecological garden at St James' Church Last 16 World Cup fixtures @ 3pm and 7.30pm Baptism of godson Salmon Youth Centre event Sunday 27th June London Bikeathon 2010 for Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research Russia Dock Woodland Community Event Last 16 World Cup fixtures @ 3pm and 7.30pm Monday 14th June - Sunday 20th JuneMonday 14th June Carers Week 14th-20th June IPU Panama Day in Parliament Questions: Work & Pensions Advice surgery for constituents Statements and urgent questions 1. Afghanistan [Prime Minister] 2. Office of Budget Responsibility [Chancellor of the Exchequer] 3. Implications of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill for the UK [DECC Minister Chris Huhne] Speech in the debate on the middle east Tuesday 15th June Questions: Justice Speech in Westminster Hall debate on government policy on Gaza Guest of the day on BBC Daily Politics Statement: Saville Inquiry [Prime Minister] Meeting with party colleague Meeting with the Secretary of State for Education to discuss the Academies Bill Liberal Democrat reception Wednesday 16th June Questions: Scotland, Prime Minister Business: Opposition Day (1st allotted day): Full Days debate on Government Support for Industry Interview with City University students All Party Group on Race and Communities AGM Westminster Hall debate on government policy on investigations of alleged war crimes in Sri Lanka Urgent question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if be will make a statement on proposals for the future of financial services regulation and the role of the Bank of England Meeting with the Immigration Minister Parliamentary Party Meeting All party group on Conflict Issues meeting Borough and Bankside Community Council Meeting Thursday 17th June Questions: Transport, Women and Equality Parliamentarians Network Executive Council Conference Call Simon Hughes urgent question: The insolvency of Refugee and Migrant Justice St James' Primary School governors meeting Liberal Democrat Federal Conference Committee London Bubble Theatre Company Board Meeting Friday 18th June Meeting with Southwark Living Streets to discuss Southwark High Street Campaign Meeting with constituency organisation Wallbuilders Meeting with constituent to discuss employment issues ITV Fixers documentary for London about young constituent's idea about waste Meeting with constituent World Cup; England vs Algeria Liberal Democrat Local Government Association dinner Saturday 19th June Speech to Local Government Association Closing Plenary at Local Government House Chaucer ward thank you reception Siobhan Davies Dance Foundation Stone Ceremony King's College summer reception Sunday 20th June BBC Politics Show interview from City Hall Barnardo's Father's Day event in Burgess Park Speech at opening of Samye Dzong Tibetan Buddhist Centre for World Peace and Health XLP Service for Peace at All Saints Church, Peckham Monday 7th June - Sunday 13th JuneMonday 7th June Refugee Film Week @ BFI, Southbank Questions: Education Business: Continuation of the Queen's Speech debate. Constitution and Home Affairs Curriculum Meeting at St James Primary School Inaugural meeting of the Armed Forces All Party Group Meeting to discuss the situation in Sri Lanka Armed Forces APPG Welcome Home for 11 Light Brigade Liberal Democrat's in Proportional Representation Reception Tuesday 8th June Refugee Film Week @ BFI, Southbank Questions: Treasury Business: Continuation of the Queen's Speech debate. Economic Affairs and Work and Pensions Election of the Deputy Speakers Service for the new parliament at St Margaret's Westminster Meeting with the Director of the Royal Commonwealth Society Casework briefing session for new MPs Parliamentary Party Meeting Liberal Democrat Federal Policy Committee Speech at Press Launch for Ed Gray's new art exhibition, Shortwave Cinema Bermondsey Wednesday 9th June Refugee Film Week @ BFI, Southbank Questions: Cabinet Office, Prime Minister Business: Identity Documents Bill (Second Reading) Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors property briefing for Liberal Democrat MPs Meeting with the Minister for Housing Parliamentary Party Meeting - Simon was elected as the Liberal Democrat's new Deputy Leader Campaigning in Tulse Hill Thursday 10th June Refugee Film Week @ BFI, Southbank Business: Communities and Local Government Press interviews after Ballot for Private Members Bill Peter Smith's Installation as Archbishop of Southwark & Metropolitan at St George's Cathedral Meeting with the Sustainable Development Commission BBC Radio Wales interview Gibraltan Radio interview Lord Garden Memorial Lecture 'The General Election and its Implications' with Shirley Williams Selwyn Alumni Association Summer Party South bank Forum Friday 11th June Russian National Day Advice surgery for constituents at Asda Old Kent Road Phone call with constituent to discuss ongoing case Interview with Representz Radio Meeting with Councillor Nick Stanton 'Russian National Day' hosted by the Ambassador of the Russian Federation Ed Gray exhibition Saturday 12th June World Cup: England v USA, Group C, 19:30 The Metropolitan Police Ibero-American Association Youth Leadership Conference 2010 Panel debate at the Liberty AGM The Event, Southwark Park Appointment of Mrs Eiri Jones as Church Leader at the Borough Welsh Chapel Sunday 13th June Interview with the Independent Choral Eucharist at Southwark Cathedral with the most Revd Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop & Primate of the Episcopal Church of the USA The Global Day of Prayer event, East London Tuesday 1st June - Sunday 6th JuneTuesday 1st June Visit to family in Wales Wednesday 2nd June International Development Questions Prime Ministers Questions Business: Continuation of debate on the Humble Address, International Issues and Education and Health Travel back from Wales Meetings with parliamentary colleagues Statement on the Gaza Flotilla Parliamentary Party Meeting Thursday 3rd June Questions: Business, Innovation and Skills Advice surgery for constituents Meeting to discuss the new IPSA expenses arrangements Questions Business Statement Travel back to Wales to see family Friday 4th June House not sitting Visit to family in Wales Saturday 5th June Return from Wales Meeting with party colleague to discuss Youth Affairs Pullens Yard Open Day Sunday 6th June Va Va Viola at Pembroke House, Tatum Street Tuesday 25th May - Monday 31st MayTuesday 25th May State Opening of Parliament Haverstock by-election Panel interview on BBC Breakfast Interviews for new caseworker in the constituency office The Queen's Speech and debate on the Queen's Speech BBC News Channel interview BBC Radio 4 interview Parliamentary Party meeting Wednesday 26th May Continuation of the Queen's Speech Debate Interviews for new caseworker in the constituency office Guest of the Day on BBC Daily Politics Ran a casework session for new MPs St James School governors meeting Meeting with the London Bubble Theatre Company Surrey Docks Farm meeting Thursday 27th May Thirsk & Malton By-election Continuation of the Queen's Speech Debate Meeting with Danny from the Royal Commonwealth Society Friday 28th May Advice surgery for constituents Launch of campaign to become Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrat Party in the House of Commons Funeral of family friend Thank you event for activist and candidates in the Bermondsey and Old Southwark 2010 elections, at Café Amisha Saturday 29th May Family day at the Design Museum League One Play off final Millwall vs Swindon. Millwall promoted to the Championship Friday 14th May - Monday 24th MayFriday 14th May Meeting with the London Bubble Theatre Company Signing and correspondence in the constituency office Travel to Brighton to record BBC Radio 4's Any Questions Saturday 15th May Huddersfield V Millwall (A) 12.15pm BBC Today Programme interview London Bubble Theatre Company Board Retreat Day Southwark Police and Community Consultative Group event at the Harris Academy Mayor of Southwark charity ball in aid of 'Help for Heroes' Sunday 16th May Liberal Democrat Federal Executive Special Conference, National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham Monday 17th May Talk to students at St John's School Meeting with L & Q Housing Southwark Liberal Democrat meeting Tuesday 18th May Parliament returns Millwall vs Huddersfield @ 7.45pm Advice surgery for constituents with issues with education Election of speaker and swearing in of MPs Parliamentary Party meeting British Tamils Forum commemoration event in Parliament Square Commanding officer and officers of the 256 Field Hospital (Volunteers) Cocktail Party Wednesday 19th May Learning Environment meeting at St James' School Service in St Mary Undercroft Meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Southwark Council Assembly meeting Thursday 20th May Signing and correspondence in the constituency office IPSA training meeting Opening of the Mayflower children's centre at Redriff Primary School Speech at Morley College to celebrate Adult Learners' Week Friday 21st May Meeting with the London Bubble Theatre Company Redcross Garden May Spring Festival Meeting to discuss the Albert McKenzie memorial Saturday 22nd May African Liberation Day Global Day of Prayer 2010 Campaigning in Haverstock for deferred council election Surrey Docks Farm Spring Fair Liberal Democrat Federal Conference Committee Thank you event with Lewisham Liberal Democrats Sunday 23rd May BBC News interview Official re-opening of East London Line extension phase one Global Day of Prayer event, Peckham Space Monday 24th May Interview with BBC Radio Yorkshire Travel to Yorkshire for Thirsk and Malton by-election Bankside Resident's Forum Parliamentary Party Meeting Tuesday 6th April - Monday 12th AprilTuesday 6th April Questions: Foreign and Commonwealth Office Business: Second reading of the Digital Economy Bill [Lords] Consideration of Lords amendments to the Equality Bill Spoke for the Liberal Democrats in Westminster Hall debate on gun crime Pre-recorded interview with ITV London Tonight from College Green re the general election BBC Radio 5 Live interview from College Green Urgent question to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the Chagos Islands Interview with LBC Radio Hosted meal with the Kurdish community in London and Lord William Wallace Appeared on Newsnight election special Wednesday 7th April Questions: International Development & Prime Minister Business: Consideration in Committee and Remaining Stages of the Northern Ireland Assembly Members Bill [Lords] Launched new sustainable biofuels campaign taxi and yellow bicycle BBC Radio 5 Live Victoria Derbyshire show panel debate with Theresa May and Ben Bradshaw Meeting with the director of the National Trust Sky News interview on College Green Simon's Westminster Hall Debate on Housing in Southwark BC Project launch of Chinese community manifesto Thursday 8th April A General Debate: International Development Questions: Energy and Climate Change Last day of parliamentary business Silver Launch with the Mayor of Southwark, Cafe Gallery, Southwark Park, London SE16 @ 2.45pm Meeting with residents of Canada Estate, their housing association and their energy suppliers Interview on the Adam Bolton show Friday 9th April Signing and correspondence in the constituency office Travelled to Norwich South to speak at adoption meeting for their candidate Simon Wright Saturday 10th April Signing and correspondence in the constituency office Out and about in the constituency Stave Hill Saturdays at the eco park Millwall v Gillingham Administrative meeting at the parliamentary office Sunday 11th April Attended service and was interviewed at Christ Church and Upton Chapel, 1A Kennington Road Meeting with the Algerian Community in Southwark at Walworth Academy Meeting with residents of Balfour Street re ongoing construction work on their street Local party meeting Monday 12th April Panel debate live on Radio 5 Live Victoria Derbyshire show from Birmingham Visits to colleagues in Bromsgrove, Solihull and Birmingham Hall Green Official dissolution of parliament at 5pm. Simon no longer an MP, now parliamentary candidate for Bermondsey and Old Southwark ahead of general election on May 6th Return to London via Watford, for adoption meeting of candidate Sal Brinton Monday 29th March - Monday 5th AprilMonday 29th March Employment surgery for constituents at Southwark Works 100th birthday of constituent Grace Shaw Visit to the Southwark Cyprus Turkish association Meeting with the Department for Energy and Climate Change Party meeting London Youth's Annual General Meeting at The Glazier's Hall, London Bridge Out and about in the constituency Tuesday 30th March Sports Action Zone board meeting Teleconference Call of the Parliamentarians' Network for Conflict Prevention and Human Security Interview on Environment Policy with Utility Week Conclusion of the Budget debate Party meeting Votes on the Budget before Parliament rises for Easter British Sikh Consultative Forum's Vaisakhi 2010 celebration Meeting of the Rotherhithe Area Housing Forum Wednesday 31st March BBC London Radio broadcast Meeting with Headteacher of St James' Primary School Meeting with CEO of Guy's Hospital Meeting with Cllr Eliza Mann Meeting with constituents Lawson tenants and residents association AGM Simon Hughes 2010 Campaign Launch event with Theo Paphitis, at the London College of Communication Thursday 1st April Meeting with leader of Southwark Council Signing and correspondence in the constituency office St James' School end of Easter term events 'Last supper' service followed by fellowship supper at St Anne's Church Friday 2nd April Good Friday service at St Anne's at 11am. Walk of witness from St Anne's. 12 noon short service in the Blue Market Square. 12.30 walk with cross to St James. Meeting of the Albert Mckenzie Memorial committee Millwall v Brentford Saturday 3rd April Out and about in the constituency Sunday 4th & Monday 5th April Visited family in Wales Monday 22nd March - Sunday 28th MarchMonday 22nd March Meeting with Southwark Council officer and business owners in Jamaica Road Southwark Mediation Centre awareness event at the House of Commons, sponsored by Simon Opening of building works at the Canada Water Library Speech to members of the Southwark Chamber of Commerce Launch of the Hitz Programme, inspiring communities through rugby in Burgess Park Meeting with Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson Attended and spoke at the regional final of the Jack Petchy Speak Out Challenge, at Bacon's College Tuesday 23rd March Meeting with Southwark councillors and officers, local sports coordinators and members of the Lynn Boxing Club to discuss the future of the Lynn Official opening of the Salmon Youth Centre Opening of the new entrance gates at Surrey Square Junior School Parliamentary Warm Homes Group meeting Parliamentary Party Meeting Launched Brandon Estate survey document Launch of The Old Bank carvery in the Blue Fundraising event for the Mayor's Thames Festival Wednesday 24th March Volunteered for the morning at the Southwark Robes project Environment team meeting Prime Ministers' Questions Debate on the budget Attended 'Post Offices - Banking for the future' event at the House of Commons Thursday 25th March Visit to property on Tanner Street to discuss regeneration Speech at the unveiling of the Keib Memorial Bust in Chumleigh Gardens Covered budget debate opposite Yvette Cooper MP Board meeting of the London Bubble Theatre Company Friday 26th March Advice surgery for constituents Reopening event with local traders at Southwark Bridge road junction with Great Suffolk Street Meeting with Algerian in Southwark to discuss setting up a local Algerian National Assembly Out and about in the constituency Albert Mckenzie memorial committee meeting Attended leaving event at Surrey Square infant school Saturday 27th March Out and about in the constituency Hope Not Hate Southwark. Bermondsey and Rotherhithe United. A day of standing up and celebrating the community at St Anne's Thorburn Square Attended Southwark Defend Council Housing conference, Walworth Methodist Centre Millwall vs Stockport Meeting with constituents Rotherhithe and Bermondsey choral society spring concert @ St James Church WWF's Earth Hour 2010 which seeks to persuade over a billion people worldwide to sign up to switch off their electricity for an hour Sunday 28th March Palm Sunday Procession from Borough Market BBC Politics Show interview on the legacy of the Mayor of London Out and about in the constituency Lewisham Mayoral and PPC campaign launch Closing service of Robes 2009-10, Christ Church Blackfriars Southwark Liberal Democrats campaign meeting Monday 15th March - Sunday 21st MarchMonday 15th March Meat-Free Monday! Work and Pensions Questions General debate on Defence in the world Southwark Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting Advice surgery for constituents St Patrick's Day celebrations with Southwark Irish Pensioners Speech on green issues at Alleyne's School Speech reception to welcome the speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament Tuesday 16th March Treasury Questions Opposition Day (6th allotted day): 1. The Governments handling of Equitable Life. 2. Access to Higher Education. Followed by votes Urgent question to the Secretary of State for Transport to make a statement on the threat of strike action by employees of British Airways Meeting with Kurdish MP Party meeting 30th Anniversary Reception for the parliamentary group on Energy Studies Speech at Tabard Gardens North T&RA Annual General Meeting Walworth Community Council meeting Wednesday 17th March St Patrick's Day Wales and Prime Minister's Questions Second Reading of the Cluster Munitions (Prohibitions) Bill [Lords] (Swinson) Meeting with Managing Director of British Gas Meeting with Jamaica Road businesses and Southwark Council officer Speech at Charities Parliament event: What is the role of the faith and third sector in building healthy communities? Interview of BBC Radio 5 Live Meeting of the Social Mobility Foundation Meeting with the Minister for Immigration 10:10 Campaign International Launch St Patrick's Day celebrations with constituents Thursday 18th March Transport, Women and Equality Questions General Debate on the Intelligence and Security Committee Meeting with leader of Southwark Council Meeting with Ofgem's government affairs team Meeting with modern church leaders Meeting to discuss the Energy Bill Chaired St. James Governors meeting Friday 19th March ARD German television interview to discuss Liberal Politics Signing and correspondence in the constituency office Speech at the National Defend Council Housing Conference alongside tenants, Labour MPs and trade union representatives. Out and about in the constituency London South Bank University event celebrating the work of the Dickens' Project Signing and correspondence in the constituency office Saturday 20th March Started and took part in the Albion primary school Albion Mile Southwark Mothers' Union festival service, Southwark Cathedral Celebrate Aylesbury! 10 years of NDC achievements on the Aylesbury Out and about in the constituency Attended Random and the Elephant and Castle shopping centre Sunday 21st March Out and about in the constituency Creative:Space charity fundraising event Monday 8th March - Sunday 14th MarchMonday 8th March Questions: Children, Schools & Families Business: Remaining Stages of the Crime and Security Bill Meat Free Monday! Visit to Albion Primary School International Women's Day gathering on Millennium Bridge with Annie Lennox and Sarah Brown Speech at A Level Politics Student Conference Question 16 to the Minister for Children Schools & Families Tour of the Thameslink building project at Blackfriars Bridge Part meeting Standard Instrument on the Draft Renewables Obligation Amendment Speech to Jewish leaders at the Northwood and Pinner Liberal Synagogue Tuesday 9th March Questions: Communities and Local Government Business: Ten Minutes Rule Motion: Hydrofluorocarbons Limitation, Access to Higher Education Chaired meeting of the South Bank Partnership Interview with the New Power Magazine Out and about in the constituency Kashmir All Party Parliamentary Group meeting All Party Parliamentary Group on Community and Voluntary Sector session to discuss plans for funding with Big Lottery Fund (Parliamentary) Speech at The Muslim News Awards for Excellence 2010 British Oil and Gas Industry Group meeting National Energy Action meeting Redriff Tenants Association Annual General Meeting Wednesday 10th March Questions: Cabinet Office and Prime Minister Business: Estimates Day - Alcohol, taxes and charges on road users Chairing meeting with the Westminster Education Forum Keynote Seminar: Finding a NEET Solution: Re-engaging Young People Not in Employment, Education of Training Meeting with the Sri Lankan Deputy High Commissioner Opening of Tideway Sailability Water Sports Centre at Surrey Docks Guide Dogs' Parliamentary Reception with Sandra Gidley MP Borough and Bankside Community Council meeting Thursday 11th March Questions; Church Commissioners, Public Accounts Commission and Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, Solicitor General, Leader of the House and House of Commons Comission Meeting with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Interview on justification for new nuclear with BBC Today in Parliament Organised a press conference on justification of new nuclear power Spoke at funeral of 'the Queen Mum of Bermondsey' constituent Ada Aves Advice surgery for constituents at Asda South Bank Forum Friday 12th March Liberal Democrat Spring Conference begins Signing and correspondence in the constituency office Meeting with constituents Signing in parliamentary office Travel up to Birmingham for Liberal Democrat Spring conference Conference Rally; Building a Fairer Britain Spoke on panel of Climate Change debate with the Association of Liberal Democrat Councillors and the Liberal Youth Saturday 13th March Millwall v Charlton (H) 3.00 Six Nations; Ireland V Wales 14:30 Six Nations; Scotland V England 17:00 Liberal Democrat Spring Conference Meeting to launch the Birmingham Declaration Ending the detention of children in Immigration centres Speech in Climate Change After Copenhagen debate Organised meeting on Youth Affairs Chaired Liberal Democrat Friends of Palestine meeting with Claire Short Sunday 14th March Six Nations; France V Italy 14:30 Liberal Democrat Spring Conference Speech to conference on the Fair, Green and Sustainable Economy Travel back from Birmingham Monday 1st March - Sunday 7th MarchSimon Hughes Diary Mail out: Saturday 6th March - Monday 15th March Please note that all events are subject to change Monday 1st March Meat-Free Monday! Questions: Culture, Media and Sport and Olympics Signing and correspondence in the constituency office Meetings with constituents Visit to Jamaica Road businesses Speech at Green Alliance briefing for Liberal Democrat candidates Party meeting Debate on motion relating to Draft Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 Rotherhithe Community Council Tuesday 2nd March Foreign and Commonwealth Questions Meeting with constituent Westminster Hall debate on Housing in London Took part in panel debate at the Eco Build Conference with Joan Ruddock MP, Greg Barker MP, John Sauven CEO of Greenpeace and Kirsty Wark of Newsnight Party meeting Attended launch of the Wildlife Trust's Severn Estuary Report Shell springboard for small business event Local party meeting Wednesday 3rd March International and Prime Ministers' Questions Speech at Ecobuild conference Keep Britain Tidy Manifesto for a cleaner England launch Westminster Hall debate on tenants and leaseholders Meeting to discuss the future of the LYNN boxing club Meeting with representatives of the 10:10 campaign Bermondsey Community Council Meeting Leathermarket JMB meeting Thursday 4th March Business, Innovation and Skills Questions Meeting with leader of Southwark Council Topical question 1 to the Minister for Business, Innovation and Skills Westminster Hall debate on the 4th report from the Foreign Affairs select committee on global security and non proliferation Debate and votes on Wright Committee recommendations Hosted and chaired a meeting with the Immigration and Advisory Service 40th Anniversary reception for Bates, Wells and Braithwaite Speech at Fair Trade Foundation reception at Salvation Army Hall Friday 5th March Sitting Friday Meeting to discuss a manifesto for the South Bank Read favourite day at Book Day at St James' Primary School Out and about in the constituency Southwark Schools life quiz at the Walworth Academy Advice surgery for constituents Attended Viva la Salsa with Latin American Community Saturday 6th March Recorded interview with Regally Graceful podcast Out and about in the constituency Attended reception and ceremony to mark return from Afghanistan of the men and women of 256 (City of London) Field Hospital (Volunteers) and to present Operational Services Medals. With Cllr. Major Denise Capstick Opening of Chumleigh Gardens by Nick Stanton Sunday 7th March Local party meeting Out and about in the constituency Signing and correspondence in the constituency office Monday 22nd February - Sunday 28th FebruaryMonday 22nd February Defence Questions Debate on House of Commons reform Meat-free Monday Visit and speech to students at St Francis Xavier College, Clapham Advice surgery for constituents at the Swedish Church Party Meeting Observed an Everyman Group counselling session with Cllr David Noakes Preparation for the Energy Bill debate Parliamentary votes on House of Commons Reform Tuesday 23rd February Health Questions Children, Schools and Families Bill Thameslink APPG breakfast meeting Westminster Hall debate on the future of the British Pub Parliamentarians Network for Conflict Prevention telephone conference Question 8 to the Minister for Health Royal National Institute of Blind People Reception Party Meeting Annual reception of the All Party Parliamentary Ukraine Group Attended and spoke at the Financial Times Executive Dinner Forum: The Future of Energy Series 'Energy Security and Climate Change' Off the Streets and Into Work reception with the developers of the Shard of Glass, Fielden House, London Bridge Wednesday 24th February Scotland and Prime Minister Questions 'Energy Transformation in the Age of Insecurity' event in the House of Commons Environment Team Meeting Attended and spoke at the Global Tamil Forum Conference Westminster Hall debate on Transport in South East London (Parliamentary) Debate on the Energy Bill. Simon sat on the Energy Bill committee throughout January. Latin American Group and the Anglo-Ecuadorian Society joint meeting Reception with Shell at the National Gallery Thursday 25th February Energy and Climate Change Questions Chaired Thames Festival Trust Meeting Carbon Connect Report Launch 'Opportunities for the Commercialisation of Low Carbon Technologies' Meeting with constituents Party meeting Asian Voice Political and Public Life awards for 2009: Simon was recognised as Liberal Democrat Parliamentarian of the Year Interview on BBC Radio Five Live 10pm show Friday 26th February Six Nations: Wales v France Advice surgery for constituents at Café Nova, Elephant and Castle Race Equality Forum, with Jesse Jackson and Operation Black Vote. Discussion will contribute to the development of the race equality manifesto - an analysis of the central issues surrounding race in Britain Visit and speech to London South Bank University politics students Meeting with members of the Borough High Street campaign, with Cllr Tim McNally Meeting to discuss the Albert MacKenzie memorial Saturday 27th February Out and about in the constituency Visit to constituent Mr George Capes on his 100th birthday Millwall v Hartlepool Event with PPC for Camberwell and Peckham Colomba Blango Attended constituent Sheila MacKenzie's 80th birthday party Sunday 28th February Southwark Cathedral Eucharist with sermon and prayer for Zimbabwe. Took part in BBC1 Politics Show discussed on the influence of the church and the Christian vote in the forthcoming election Out and about in the constituency Local party meeting Monday 15th February - Sunday 21st FebruaryMonday 15th February Signing and correspondence in the constituency office Simon organised the first ever meeting of the Southwark Pensioners Parliament at Portcullis House Travel to Climate Security Conference in Brussels Tuesday 16th February Participated in Climate Security Conference in Brussels Wednesday 17th February Visited friends in Lille Thursday 18th February Travelled back from Brussels Correspondence and signing in the constituency office Farewell drinks at Community Action Southwark Local party Meeting Friday 19th February Advice surgery for constituents Out and about in the constituency Yalding Road Day Centre Valentine's Day dance Enough is Enough Awards for members of the community in Southwark, at Tate Modern Meeting with residents of Henshaw Street and Southwark Mediation Centre Attended the Wonderful World of Dissocia by Anthony Neilson, Directed by Matt Wilde @ Unicorn Theatre Saturday 20th February Launch event for Liberal Democrat campaign in Chippenham Speech at farewell reception for Bishop of Southwark Rt Revd. Dr Thomas Butler Constituency meeting 90th birthday party of close friend Sunday 21st February Bermondsey Clean Up with Thames21 volunteer project with cllr Eliza Mann at Bermondsey Wall East Out and about in the constituency Meeting with cllr Mackie Sheik and Sierra Leonean constituents Monday 8th February - Sunday 14th FebruaryMonday 8th February Opposition day (4th allotted day): Consideration of an allocation of time motion. All stages on the Terrorism (UN measures) bill Home Office Questions Correspondence and signing in the constituency office All day party meetings Statements from the Prime Minister on Devolution in Northern Ireland Question 20 to the Home Office minister Parliamentary Gibraltar Group AGM Local party dinner with Paddy Ashdown Tuesday 9th February Sixth day in committee for the Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill Justice Questions Westminster Hall debate on Child poverty in London Simon Hughes' Westminster Hall Debate on Government policy on Conflict Prevention. Meeting with representatives of Intergen Speech and question and answer session at St Saviour's and St Olave's School Chaired All Party Energy Studies group meeting Launch of Ofgem's Green Tariff Panel: Launch of the Energy Supply Certification Adjournment debate on the effect of climate change on Bangladesh Wednesday 10th February Motion on section 5 of the european communities (amendment) act 1993. Motion to approve a resolution relating to the House of Commons disqualification act. Motion to approve an instruction relating to the crime and security bill Environment team Meeting Party meeting to discuss the manifesto Meeting with Southwark Council officers Re-opening of Surrey Docks Watersports and Leisure Centre Speech at party event with Tom Brake MP Thursday 11th February Parliamentary Recess London Bubble meeting with Climate Change Capital Constituency meeting Correspondence and signing in constituency office Advice surgery for constituents at the constituency office 2.30-6pm Chinese New Year reception Grange and South Bermondsey ward meeting Dulwich and West Norwood sustainability event Friday 12th February and Simon travelled to Scotland for Energy and Climate Change spokesmanship visits with Malcolm Bruce MP and Sir Robert Smith MP Saturday 13th February Simon travelled to Cumbria for Energy and Climate Change spokesmanship visits to farms and land with flood damage Sunday 14th February Chinese New Year Celebration Show at National Portrait Gallery Farewell service at Southwark Cathedral for Tom Bishop, Bishop of Southwark Out and about in the constituency Monday 1st February - Sunday 7th FebruaryMonday 1st February Consideration in committee of the constitutional reform and governance bill Statements on the Afghanistan Conference and Yemen meeting Local party meeting Meeting with Southwark Council officers Planning meeting at the Bosco Centre with Southwark Council officer Meeting at the Oxford and Bermondsey club regarding the Albert Mckenzie Memorial Question 15 to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Chaired session on Peace Building hosted by UK branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Party Meeting Reception for Southwark Tigers Rugby Club in the House of Lords Tuesday 2nd February Remaining stages of the flood and water management bill Royal British Legion reception to show support for armed forces families Thameslink Westminster Hall debate Meeting with Shell Meeting with Transport for London Commissioner Peter Hendy Peter Hendy, London's transport commissioner, Richard Parry, head of the London Underground, and David Brown, head of surface transport which includes roads and buses. Meeting with the Managing Director of First Capital Connect Speech at Desertec Solar Energy event in the House of Commons Parliamentary Warm Homes group meeting Wednesday 3rd February Northen Ireland and Prime Ministers' Questions Police support grant debate Correspondence and signing in the constituency office Environment Team Meeting Prime Ministers' Question Time 5 Live Panel discussion on PMQ's First Capital Connect Westminster Hall debate Camden and Islington PassivHaus conference Campaign for Real Ale Parliamentary reception Christians in Parliament debate 'Does Christianity have a future in politics? Latin American Travel Association Reception Thursday 4th February Remaining stages of the Corporation Tax Bill Department of Environment and Rural Affairs Questions Meeting with leader of Southwark Council Visit to apprentices in Southwark to mark National Apprenticeship Week Southwark Irish Pensioners event with Irish Minster for Foreign Affairs, Michael Martin Correspondence and signing in the constituency office London Bubble Theatre Company board meeting Friday 5th February St Julie's Day event at St George's Cathedral and Notre Dame School Speaking on panel at Guardian Public Services Summit in Watford Meeting with Rotherhithe residents and staff from Presentation Housing Meeting with residents of Maydew House and the Mayor of Southwark Jeff Hook Meeting with the organisers of 'The Event' Saturday 6th February Out and about in the constituency Attended a friend's wedding Sunday 7th February Southwark Children's Art Show, Café Gallery Southwark Park Out and about in the constituency Local party meeting Monday 25th January - Sunday 31st JanuaryMonday 25th January Remaining Stages of the Financial Services Bill Advice surgery for constituents Planted a tree with the Tree Council outside Townsend Primary School Hosted students from London College of Communication in Westminster Party Meeting Liberal Democrat New Generation Reception Bermondsey Community Council meeting Tuesday 26th January Party Meeting Constituency meeting Meeting with Micropower Council and Combined Heat and Power Association National Energy Action Reception Make knife crime history event with Grace Idowu and Jonathan Toy at Globe Academy Speech and panel debate at Bail for Immigration Detainees AGM Wednesday 27th January Consideration in committee of the constitutional reform and governance bill Party Meeting Holocaust Act of Remembrance in Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park Parliamentary Meeting Parliamentary Renewable and Sustainable Energy Group Meeting with Chief Executives of Environmental organisations Catch 22 Parliamentary Reception 'Behind the labels' Constituency meeting Dinner to welcome attendees of Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and APPG Conflict Carnegie summit on Afghanistan Thursday 28th January Hosting Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and APPG Conflict Issues summit on Afghanistan Question on Thameslink to the Transport Minister Conference call for Parliamentarians Network for Conflict Prevention and Human Security All-Party Parliamentary Group on Conflict Issues AGM Led for the Liberal Democrats on Westminster Hall debate on Carbon Capture and Storage Heygate Estate Tenants' and Residents' Association Meeting Southwark Council's third annual John Harvard memorial lecture with Justin Webb at Unicorn Theatre Friday 29th January Second Reading of Simon's Private Member's Bill on the Town and Country Planning Act Amendment Bill Correspondence and signing in the constituency office Meeting with constituents to discuss Albert McKenzie War Memorial Catch 22 event to combat knife crime through the arts Saturday 30th January Advice surgery for constituents at Mardyke TA Hall Out and about in the constituency Sunday 31st January Out and about in the constituency Queensborough Community Centre Pensioners Christmas Party Monday 18th January - Sunday 24th JanuaryMonday 18th January Meeting with the heads of Southwark's largest housing associations and the leader of Southwark Council Gave a tribute at the funeral mass for Peter Moore at St George's Cathedral Meeting with Southwark Mediation Centre Party meeting Speech at briefing session for Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidates, Westminster Southwark Liberal Democrats group meeting Parliamentary votes on the second reading of the Crime and Security Bill Tuesday 19th January Party meeting Energy Bill committee meeting (morning session) Meeting with Client Earth Meeting with Global Witness Energy Bill committee meeting (afternoon session) Party meetings Constituency meetings Wednesday 20th January Environment team meeting International Development and Prime Minister's questions World at One on BBC Radio 4 with Theresa May and Yvette Cooper Energy Technologies Institute reception: 'UK Low Carbon Energy Technology - Defining the roadmap for 2050' Party meeting Party meeting Correspondence and signing in the parliamentary office Votes on the Fiscal Responsibility Bill Party Meeting Evening with Nick Clegg and the Welsh Liberal Democrats Thursday 21st January Energy Bill committee meeting (morning session) Energy Bill committee meeting (afternoon session) Borough and Bankside Community Council Speech at 'Operation Black Vote: Realising the Dream' event with Rev Al Sharpton to mark the birth date of Dr Martin Luther-King Jr Local party meetings Friday 22nd January St. James' Primary School governors' meeting Hughes office team meeting Advice surgery for constituents at the Imperial War Museum Guildford Liberal Democrats fundraising evening Saturday 23rd January Party meeting Sunday 24th January Out and about in the constituency Monday 11th January - Sunday 17th JanuaryMonday 11th January Advice surgery for constituents Meeting to discuss the Energy Bill Statements from the Minister for Transport on severe weather - transport network and public services Party meeting Meeting with the Southwark Primary Care Trust Working in the parliamentary office Votes on the second reading of the Children, Schools and Families Bill Tuesday 12th January Energy Bill committee morning meeting Law Commission exhibition Meeting with National Grid Energy Bill committee afternoon meeting Electoral Reform Society New Year Reception Party meeting UK Offshore Oil and Gas Industry Parliamentary Reception Wednesday 13th January Meeting with the Civil Nuclear Police Federation Launch of Hyde report on sustainable housing Urgent question on the crisis in Haiti Energy Security Debate Westminster Hall debate on local newspapers LGA Parliamentary Reception Thursday 14th January Energy Bill committee morning meeting Correspondence and signing in the parliamentary office Energy Bill committee afternoon meeting Party Meeting Friday 15th January Meeting with Cllr Caroline Pidgeon and constituent Advice surgery for constituents Meeting at the Old Kent Road mosque Meeting with constituent raising money for charity Correspondence and signing in the constituency office Saturday 16th January Visits to sheltered housing units in Southwark Out and about in the constituency 1-1 draw, Millwall vs Southampton Sunday 17th January Attended Salvation Army Community Church Out and about in the constituency Monday 4th January - Sunday 10th JanuaryMonday 4th January Christmas visit to employees at Royal Mail sorting office in Camberwell Correspondence and signing in the constituency office Interview with Channel 4 news Attended a funeral in the constituency Speech to students at London South Bank University on the energy implications of the 2012 Olympics Tenants Council meeting at Southwark Town Hall Tuesday 5th January Parliament returned Party Meeting Energy Bill Committee Attended the start of Dr Steve Fabes of Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital solo charity cycle through six continents Energy Bill Committee Importance of Sport evening reception Induction of Reverend Father Mark Williams at St John the Divine Church, Kennington Wednesday 6th January Party meeting Interview with Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Party Meeting Meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Energy Studies Constituency meeting Party Meeting Thursday 7th January Working and signing letters in the constituency office Energy Bill Committee Constituency meeting Friday 8th January Constituency meeting Working in the constituency office Meeting with the Southwark Human Rights Race and Equalities Bureau Appeared on BBC Radio 4's Any Questions programme Colombo Centre Senior's Christmas and New Year's Party Saturday 9th January Out and about in the constituency Attending performance of 'A Christmas Carol' at Southwark Playhouse Sunday 10th January Party meeting Monday 28th December - Sunday 3rd JanuaryMonday 28th December Millwall vs Bristol Rovers Tuesday 29th December Out and about in the constituency Party Meeting Liberal democrat open evening on Bermondsey Street Correspondence and signing in the constituency office Wednesday 30th December Visit to a sorting office in the constituency Simon spent time with family Thursday 31st December Party Meeting Visit to sheltered housing on Abbeyfield Road Correspondence and signing in the constituency office Friday 1st January to Sunday 3rd January Simon spent time with family Monday 21st December - Sunday 27th DecemberMonday 21st December Constituency meetings Advice Surgery for constituents Correspondence and signing in the constituency office Interview with Channel 4 News Constituency meeting Tuesday 22nd December Constituency meetings Working in the parliamentary Office Wednesday 23rd December Working and signing letters in the constituency office Thursday 24th December Chrismas thankyou visit to Royal Mail employees at sorting office in Mandela Way Visit to Age Concern healthy living centre Southwark Cathedral Christmas Mass Christmas Day - Friday 25th December Visit to Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital Christmas Day party organised by People Care Association Christmas lunch at Blackfriars Settlement Missionaries of Charity event for the homeless Boxing Day - Saturday 26th December Visit to 'Crisis' day centre at City of London Academy Sunday 27th December Service at St Mary's, Rotherhithe 225th Anniversary service for Prince Lee Boo Monday 14th December - Sunday 20th DecemberMonday 14th December Simon attended UN Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen Tuesday 15th December Southwark Irish Pensioners Christmas Lunch and Tea Dance at Millwall FC Constituency meetings AGM of the Parliamentary Finnish Group Presentation of constituency home educators petition in the House of Commons Wednesday 16th December Parliament Rises for Christmas Recess Party Meeting Spoke at the Anaerobic Digestion Conference, Westminster Constituency Meeting St James' Primary School Carols by Candlelight Hosted afternoon tea celebrating Eid al-Adha in Westminster Thursday 17th December Live discussion on LBC radio on Copenhagen climate conference Party Meeting Speech at the Southwark Pensioners Forum AGM Yalding Day Centre Christmas Party Advice surgery for constituents Carol service at Guy's Hospital Constituency campaigning Party Meeting Meeting at Surrey Docks Farm Friday 18th December Last day of term service at St. James School, Bermondsey Advice surgery for constituents Delivering Christmas cards in the constituency Constituency Meeting Islington Council event celebrating 10 years Liberal Democrat control Saturday 19th December Attended and addressed waste depot demonstration on Mandela Way Christmas card signing and delivery in Southwark Performance by Bermondsey Central Hall's Harvest Choir Neil Harris testimonial dinner Sunday 20th December Christmas card signing and delivery in Southwark Giving a reading at St. James' carol service Interview with Talksport radio Monday 7th December - Sunday 13th DecemberMonday 7th December Party meeting Constituency meeting Dicken's Festival at The Institute, St John's School Work and Pensions Questions Debate on the 2nd reading of the Energy Bill until 3.30-10pm Event to commemorate Russell Johnston at the National Liberal Club Asylum system and destitution and homelessness adjournment debate in Westminster Hall. Tuesday 8th December World Aids Day UN Climate Change Summit begins in Copenhagen Constituency meeting Sport Action Zone board meeting Party meeting Meeting with Child Aid Lanka Meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group on ALMOs about the Decent Homes scheme Meeting with MP Rotherhithe Area Housing Forum Bermondsey Community Council Meeting Wednesday 9th December Pre-budget Report Questions: Cabinet Office and Prime Minister Meeting with CoolTan Arts Presented St Johns RC Primary School with their Eco Schools Green Flag Party meeting Welcomed Neil Harris and family to Westminster for Prime Minster's Questions and a tour All Party Parliamentary Group on Environment to discuss the Government's low carbon industrial strategy Party meeting Attended British School of Osteopathy reception in the House of Lords All Party Beer Group meeting Chaired All Party Parliamentary Group on Conflict Issues meeting with LEAP, 'Conflict Prevention - In Our Schools, On Our Streets' Thursday 10th December Anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights Day Bacon's College Trustees Meeting Interview on BBC East Midlands politics show Letter writing and signing in the parliamentary office Party meetings Friday 11th December Party meetings Chaired mediation meeting between Henshaw Street residents and student residents Southwark Mind AGM and celebration of work past and present Blackfriars settlement Older People's Services Christmas lunch Meeting with Southwark Council to discuss plans for 'The Event' Meeting with Southwark Pensioners Action Group (SPAG) St James School staff party Camberwell and Peckham Liberal Democrats event with new parliamentary candidate Cllr Columba Blango Saturday 12th December Meeting with the LYNN boxing club Casework and letter signing in the constituency office Travel by train to the UN Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen, leaving St Pancras Sunday 13th December and Monday 14th December Simon attending UN Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen returning on Tuesday 15th@ 12.30pm Monday 30th November - Sunday 6th DecemberMonday 30th November Simon opened the new Londis supermarket at the Old Labour Exchange, Brunel Road Met with the Missionaries of Charities and Cllr Adele Morris Mr Amjad Abdul-Majeed, Secretary General of the Iraqi Council of Representatives is visited the constituency office to learn about how Simon works with parliament and constituents Speech at A Level Politics Student Conference, Westminster Central Hall Question 17 to the Children, Schools and Families Minister European Committee: Stepping up International Climate Change Finance Bankside Residents Forum AGM Tuesday 1st December Questions: Foreign and Conference Office World Aids Day Speech at Oil and Gas breakfast meeting Party meetings Question 1 to the Foreign and Commonwealth Minister Urgent Question: Failure of Secretary of State to prevent extradition of Gary Mackinnon to the United States Meeting with youth affairs advisor Speech 'NUS Town Takeover' event at Camden Town Hall Friends of London Eye Dinner Wednesday 2nd December International Day for the Abolition of Slavery Party meetings Meeting with Southwark Mysteries 2010 Development Group Remembrance Service for Tamil victims of civil war, Westminster Constituency meeting Question 15 to the Prime Minister Royal British Legion parliamentary reception Party meeting Albin Memorial Gardens Service of Remembrance Meeting with constituents to discuss the Albert Mckenzie memorial, Oxford and Bermondsey Club Thursday 3rd December Questions: Transport, Women and Equality International Day for Persons with Disabilities Letter writing and signing at the constituency office British Beer and Pub Association meeting as part of the campaign to support the Great British Pub Constituency meeting Topical question 15 to the Transport Minister Opened the new offices of the Glass and Glazing Federation Advice surgery for constituents Reading at the Muscular Dystrophy Service, Southwark Cathedral Friday 4th November Pre-recorded interview for the Today Programme Visit to the Bosco Centre with Cllr Anood Al-Samerai Parliamentarians Network for Conflict Prevention conference call Constituency meeting Visit to UTV Radio head offices in Southwark Casework and letter signing in the constituency office Meeting with residents of Walters Close with Cllr Jane Salmon GLA Christmas Reception Southwark Liberal Democrats Christmas Dinner Saturday 5th December Climate Emergency Bike Ride Speech at the Stop Climate Chaos rally in Westminster Bermondsey Old People's Party London Bubble AGM and performance Old People's fundraiser at the Stanley Arms Sunday 6th December Pre -recorded interview for LBC radio show on Copenhagen. Aired at 1.30pm. Reading at the Borough Welsh Chapel Carol Service Panel debate on BBC London Politics show on Copenhagen, from City Hall Christmas card stuffing in the constituency office Speech at Islamic Awareness event 'Deen Fest', hosted by JAN Trust at Alexandra Palace Monday 23rd November - Sunday 29th NovemberMonday 23rd November Constituency meeting at Cherry Garden school Advice surgery for constituents Speech at the UK Border Agency, Croydon St James School Governors' Meeting Meeting of the APPG for Funerals and Bereavements Out and about in the constituency campaigning Speech at One Society, Many Cultures event, Portcullis House Climate Change Forum 2nd Anniversary Dinner Tuesday 24th November Health Questions Constituency meeting Party Meeting Constituency meeting Salvation Army Soup Kitchen event Parliamentary event to commemorate Lord Norman Hogg Climate Change Debate on the Queen's humble address Interview with BBC News South London Press 'Our Heroes' Awards Ceremony at the Shell Centre Wednesday 25th November Scotland and Prime Minister's Questions Party meetings Constituency meetings Party Meeting Speech at the Combined Heat and Power Association Annual Conference Meeting of the Ecclesiastical Committee 'Faces of Cyprus' exhibition launch event in Westminster (sponsored by me) Votes on the Home Affairs and Work and Pensions humble address debate Event to honour former Liberal Democrat CEO Chris Rennard Local party meeting Thursday 26th November Church Commissioners, Public Accounts Commission and Speaker's Questions Party meeting Thames Festival Trust Meeting Friday 27th November and Saturday 28th November Family holiday Sunday 29th November Out and about in the constituency Advent Sunday Carol Service, Southwark Cathedral Work in the constituency office Monday 16th November - Sunday 22nd NovemberMonday 16th November Constituency meetings Advice surgery for constituents The Reopening of John Harvard Library Barclays ATP Tennis Wall constructed at the Lillian Baylis Old School, with Pat Cash Meeting with Lant Street residents at the Charles Dickens School STEP Festival opening Event at Theatre Peckham Tuesday 17th November Meeting with the Drapers Alms Housing Association Party Meeting Launch of Global Treaty on Athabasca Oil Sands Warm Homes Campaign event with the Citizens Advice Bureau at the Elephant and Castle Advice Surgery for Constituents Party meeting Spoke at the Iberian American Alliance meeting with cllr Lorraine Zuleta St Hugh's Charterhouse in London celebrate the Patronal Festival of the Feast of St Hugh of Lincoln Wednesday 18th November State Opening of Parliament and Queen's Speech Environment team meeting Queen's Speech Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Queen's Speech reception Debate on Queen's Speech Party Meeting Camberwell and Peckham Lib Dems AGM Thursday 19th November APPG Bangladesh AGM and meeting with High Commissioner of Bangladesh Meeting with representative from the Ukrainian Embassy Party meeting Local party meeting Friday 20th November Constituency meetings Conflict Issues APPG secretariat meeting Recording of 'The Week in Westminster' on Radio 4, aired on Saturday Constituency meetings Saturday 21st November Constituency Campaigning 'Help for Heroes' event at MFC with the Mayor of Southwark, followed by Millwall vs Wycombe Wanderers ACCO event @ Felton Hall Sunday 22nd November Service at St Christopher's Out and about in the constituency Monday 9th November - Sunday 15th NovemberMonday 9th November Business: Consideration of Lord's Amendments to Coroners and Justice Bill Questions: Culture, Media and Sport and Olympics Advice surgery for constituents Meeting with St James's school National Energy Policy Statement Interview on BBC Radio Four News Liberal International British Group forum on climate change Tuesday 10th November Business: Consideration of Lords Amendments to Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill and to Health Bill Questions: Justice London Councils meeting: A Green Manifesto for Londoners Party Meeting Meeting with CEO of Scottish and Southern Power Meeting with head of parliamentary facilities to discuss energy saving in the House of Commons Meeting with Head of Southwark Primary Care Trust Hosting Parliamentary Reception for Red Kite learning ABB Reception for Smart Grids: The enabler of a low carbon economy Wednesday 11th November Business: Consideration of Lords Amendments to Apprenticeship, Skills, Children and Learning Bill Questions: Wales, Prime Minister Party Meeting Armistice Day Wreath Laying Keep Britain Tidy Ambassadors lunch meeting Meeting with students from the constituency and around London for the NUS lobby of parliament Meeting with Everyman Project Westminster Hall debate on the future of the South London Line - called by Simon Hughes Monthly committee meeting with the Royal British Legion, Braganza Street Thursday 12th November Business: Consideration of Lords Amendments to Policing and Crime Bill Questions: Business, Innovation and Skills Party Meeting Speaking at Climate Change Conference Filming with the Islam Channel Meeting with the Vice-Chancelor of the London College of Communication Meeting with constituent Southwark Citizens Advice Bureau AGM Bede House AGM Local Liberal Democrat event to present Neil Harris with Early Day Motion Party Meeting Friday 13th November Environmental visit to Hertfordshire Interview with the London Property Review Saturday 14th November London Liberal Democrat Regional Conference Simon hosted the Red Cross Humanitarian Citizens Awards Fundraising dinner with Somerton and Frome Lib Dems and David Heath MP Sunday 15th November Travel back from Somerton and Frome Creative Space event at Henry Wood Hall, Trinity Church Square Service of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims at St James' Church, Piccadilly Constituency Campaigning Sunday 1st November - Sunday 8th NovemberSunday 1st November Constituency Campaigning in East Walworth Reception with constituents at the Roebuck Monday 2nd November Defence Questions Constituency meeting Tuesday 3rd November Treasury Questions Ofsted Inspection at St James' School where Simon is Chair of Governors Law Officers' Pro Bono Reception with the Attorney General Wednesday 4th November Northern Ireland and Prime Ministers Questions Meeting with the UK Border Agency Constituency meeting Meeting at London South Bank University Meeting with Spanish Ambassador to London London Bubble Board Meeting Thursday 5th November Meeting with the LYNN Boxing Club and councillors to discuss the future of the club Department of Energy and Climate Change Questions Department of Energy and Climate Change debate ahead of Copenhagen Screening of the Southwark News Documentary at Shortwave Cinema Friday 6th November Constituency meeting Annual Service of Remembrance at City Hall Meeting with Fo Guang Shan Temple Visit to Southwark Park Nursing Home Meeting to mark the dissolution of the Heygate TRA Saturday 7th November Constituency Campaigning in East Walworth Remembrance service for Reverend Canon John Sweet in Cambridge Sunday 8th November Wreath laying at the Royal Marine TA regiment, Marine Street Remembrance service and wreath laying at the Old Municipal Building, Walworth Road Remembrance service and wreath laying at the Soviet War Memorial, Imperial War Museum Gathering at the Royal British Legion branch in Braganza Street Gathering at the Oxford and Bermondsey Club in Webb Street Prayers for Peace service at Southwark Cathedral Rally with Tamil constituents of Surbiton with Ed Davey MP Monday 19th October - Saturday 31st OctoberMonday 19th October Questions: Work and Pensions Constituency meeting Advice surgery for constituents Constituency meeting 'The Cost of New Nuclear Reactors in the UK', Nuclear Consultation Group seminar (The Wilson Room, Portcullis House) Borough and Bankside Community Council meeting Tuesday 20th October Questions: Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Meeting with South Bank Partnership (South Bank Centre) Party meeting Meeting with representatives of Good Energy Conference call with members of the Parliamentarians Network on Conflict Prevention All Party Parliamentary Group on Conflict Issues lunch with the Association of Chief Police Officers and Leap Consituency meeting Wednesday 21st October Questions: International Development, Prime Minister Liberal Democrat Opposition Day Speech at the British Wind Energy Association Annual Conference Liberal Democrat opposition day debate on the 10:10 campaign All Party Parliamentary Group on Brazil AGM Meeting with representatives of Yorkshire Forward All Party Parliamentary Group on War Graves and Battlefields (Committee Room G, House of Lords) Bermondsey Community Council meeting Thursday 22nd October Questions: Transport, Women and Equalities Community Action Southwark AGM (Cambridge House, Camberwell) Department for International Development and Latin America PPA partners learning event on climate change in Latin America Meeting with representatives of the Green Alliance Constituency meetings Fashion and Textile Museum private viewing of the new exhibition (83 Bermondsey Street) Friday 23rd October Meeting with Southwark councillors and the Southwark News to discuss the future of the Blue Market Square Trevor Gibb's retirement event (St James' School) Saturday 24th October Energy Saving Week Advice surgery for constituents Millwall v Leeds Southwark Council Black History Month event - Youth Celebration Showcase Sunday 25th October Travelling to conference on Euro Atlantic Security in Lviv, Ukraine Monday 26th October Questions: Home Office All day conference in Lviv, Ukraine Tuesday 27th October Questions: Communities and Local Government Marine and Coastal Bill, Remaining Stages Return from conference in Lviv, Ukraine Wednesday 28th October Questions: Cabinet Office, Prime Minister Meeting with Chris Mole MP, Kate Hoey MP and the South Bank Forum and to discuss the future of Waterloo Station Meeting President of Ecuador Debate at the of National Physical Society 'Any Questions' evening (Guy's and St Thomas' Trust) Thursday 29th October Questions: Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Reception for President Patel of India Meeting with constituent Debate on ECC Select Committee into Oil and Gas Industry Meeting with UK Youth Climate Coalition and People and Planet Friday 30th October 56th Congress of the Liberal International Youth Parliament sitting in House of Commons Advice Surgery for constituents Afternoon hosting a group of Nigerian MPs with the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Saturday 31st October 56th Congress of the Liberal International Constituency campaigning Halloween Event at the Blue Halloween Party at Dodsons Football Pitch Black Business Initiative Awards Monday 12th October - Monday 19th OctoberMonday 12th October Launch of the Committee on Climate Change's 2009 Progress Report (Royal Institute of British Architects, Portland Place) Campaigning in Bedford ahead of the Mayoral election on Thursday Eid-al-fitr reception (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) Tuesday 13th October Meeting with the Committee on Radioactive Waste Management Meeting with the Environment Agency Citizens Advice Centre - parliamentary drop in briefing APPG Energy Studies Executive meeting APPG Conflict Issues '25 Years after the Brighton Bombing - Forgiveness?' Wednesday 14th October Big Lottery Fund Roundtable Learning Lunch 8th Annual Diwali reception at Westminster Salvation Army Housing Association 50 Year Celebration Meeting with the Women's Institute to discuss climate change issues Meeting at the London Bubble Theatre Company Thursday 15th October Meeting with Avondale Leaseholders' Forum London Liberal Youth reception Friday 16th October Meeting to discuss the regeneration of the Royal British Legion in Braganza Street Advice surgery for constituents Guest of honour at Oldham Liberal Democrats dinner Saturday 17th October Meeting with the Tamil community in Solihull Speech at the West Midlands Liberal Democrats Regional Conference Sierra Leone Muslim Women's Cultural Organisation's tenth anniversary celebrations, Pasley Hall Sunday 18th October Out and about in the constituency Monday 19th October Advice surgery for constituents 'The Cost of New Nuclear Reactors in the UK', Nuclear Consultation Group seminar Borough and Bankside Community Council meeting Speech at the unveiling of the plaque for Brenda Crozier 
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