Comments for Steve Baker MP

Comment on An absolute Conservative commitment to an EU referendum by Steve Baker

Steve Baker — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:58:57 +0000

Yes. I fully expect this Bill to be subjected to the closest scrutiny.

Comment on An absolute Conservative commitment to an EU referendum by Ian Mulder

Ian Mulder — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:42:46 +0000

I’ve had a look at the draft bill here http://www.scribd.com/doc/141831339/DRAFT-European-Union-Referendum-Bill

It speaks only about the holding of a referendum. It says nothing about the outcome: for example whether the result is to be determined by a simple majority.

More importantly it does not mention whether the Government will be bound by the result, if it’s “Yes”.

Can you please as my MP obtain some clarification on these vital points?

For comparison, the AV referendum act http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/1/section/8/enacted describes the Government’s commitment to act in the event of a yes vote.

One wouldn’t expect detailed plans and timescales for getting out of Europe. But one would expect that the Government agrees to be bound by the result.

Comment on An ordeal of the most grievous kind by SP

SP — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:47:31 +0000

Churchill may have won the war, but he didn’t save the Empire, or Britain.

For the sake of having the Poles ruled by the Soviets rather than the Nazis, we turned Britain over to the socialists.

Comment on Book review: Mises, The Ultimate Foundation of Economic Science by Paul

Paul — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:37:36 +0000

Good post but one thing, it’s not that physics needs no final cause, of course it has a final cause. However this is not know so this can not be the starting point of an analysis. For catallactics however the final cause is known from the start and therefore this gives a firmer basis than physics which must study effects and try and infer backwards from this the causes of the effects observed.

Comment on Motorcycle rider licensing must be part of our EU renegotiation by Dave Rodger

Dave Rodger — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:17:09 +0000

Hi, Ian
Has your group got any figures on the number of us that have been screwed over by the DVLA that have “lost” their m/bike licence entitlement when their licence was at Swansea for changes, and been returned minus groups, or with unearned groups added.
I have been trying to get my entitlment back for years without success and stonewalled by the reply “We have no record of your having passed a m/cycle test, so are unable to add this group to your licence”.
How many pre 1973 records are available to the DVLA as one lady told me during one of my numerous phone calls to them that “we have no written records prior to 73 and thousands of such records were never added when the system was computerised”.
My 1998 FLSTS Heritage Springer has ben an ornament in my shed and untill I caved in and did a CBT 2 years ago and bought a 125 I have IMO wrongly been deprived of my enjoyment I should have experienced over these many years.
It really adds insult to injury when I am told I have no other recourse than to pay (again)the now extortionate costs of these “courses” to be entitled to regain what I allready have, all because of this self regulating monster that is allowed to cover up it’s own obvious errors.
At 63 years I have no objection to a FREE assesment of my riding ability, but it pee’s me off to add these financial penalties to the years of riding enjoyment I have lost out on.
Best regards Dave.

Comment on Polling stations open now in Bucks CC election by Steve Baker

Steve Baker — Sat, 04 May 2013 16:16:30 +0000

As someone who attended a comprehensive school, I’ve no comment.

Comment on Polling stations open now in Bucks CC election by Steve Surges

Steve Surges — Sat, 04 May 2013 07:55:01 +0000

Hello. I was wondering in light of the local elections and given the surge in popularity of UKIP,at the expense of the main stream political parties,your views on David Davises piece in the Telegraph. I refer to having less “Old Etonians”as advisors etc. Regards Steve

Comment on Motorcycle rider licensing must be part of our EU renegotiation by Mike

Mike — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:30:09 +0000

Excellent article, and well written. The new license system is completely absurd, being another perfect example of the EU fuelling its own bureaucracy.

However, as someone who has already long ago passed, I find more worrying the future plans for regulation of bike modification, mandatory using of high-vis vests, etc.

Comment on Motorcycle rider licensing must be part of our EU renegotiation by Jo Rankine

Jo Rankine — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 08:37:19 +0000

These laws amount to sex discrimination.
As a vertically challenged female, I need to retake my tests on a 500/600 to get a full licence or I am stuck on my 125 for eternity. But I can’t get on them! My feet don’t touch the floor. I wanted a 250, which I can ride comfortably, but now because of these stupid rules I can’t ride it unless I retest on a 500/600. where is the logic in that?

Comment on Motorcycle rider licensing must be part of our EU renegotiation by Ian Mutch

Ian Mutch — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:45:46 +0000

Brilliant, common sense. Thanks for the effort Steve. Stay optimistic. Ian Mutch Motorcycle Action Group President