Welcome to my website. It is regularly updated with information about the work I carry out both locally and in Westminster, on behalf of my constituents in Wirral South.

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• Local MP visits Wirral's “School of the Year” Finalists (19th June 2009)
  Ben Chapman has visited St John Plessington Catholic College to congratulate the staff and children on reaching the final of the School of the Year Award. Recently, members of the school community including governors and staff went to London for the presentation ceremony, where they reached the final six. Headteacher Tom Quinn was delighted to welcome Ben to the...
  
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• Ben Chapman MP opens New Ferry Children's Centre
  Wirral South MP, Ben Chapman, has officially opened the Children's Centre at Grove Street Primary School in New Ferry. He was also given a tour of the Smiley Centre which caters for the Wraparound provision for 2 year old children, followed by a special assembly in which he took part in a Q and A session. It ended with the...
  
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• The two letters from the Fees Office
  Please see below copies of the two letters I have received from the House of Commons Fees Office, apologising for the error they made regarding my allowances claims, and explaining that I have been open and transparent with the authorities throughout. First Letter from Fees Office (dated 19-05-09) Second Letter...
  
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• MP finds local Garden Centre is in full bloom
  Wirral South MP, Ben Chapman, has visited Port Sunlight Garden Centre. Mr Chapman was keen to discuss the Garden Centre's plans for a children's 'Gardening Club' which will operate with the local primary school. Coincidentally, the visit took place during 'Compost Awareness Week' which aims to encourage the public to...
  
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• Ben Chapman MP welcomes appointment of head of Libraries Inquiry
  Though it may be better to have the right solution slowly, rather than the wrong solution quickly, it is important that the present situation is resolved and that clarity is achieved for the public, library staff and the Local Authority. I thus welcome the announcement today by Andy Burnham...
  
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• Local MP welcome's school's new Foundation Trust status
  Ben Chapman has attended an event at Bebington High Sports College marking the official launch of it becoming a Foundation Trust School. This was an opportunity for the College to welcome its new co-operative partners and give thanks to those who have offered support during the transition process....
  
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