Martin Linton spoke in this debate about the state of the post office. He suggested that many of the problems stem from the selling off of Girobank - which happened under the Conservatives.
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Martin Linton suggest to Jack Straw the he should hold an investigation into the quality of research in the House of Commons which, he claimed, hadn't improved following a recent threefold increase in the money allocated for it.
Jack Straw agreed that it was a problem and said that he was happy to hold such an investigation.
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Later, Martin Linton asked Alistair Darling whether allowing Girobank to build up its bankinb business would have helped the Post Office. Darling agreed.
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Martin Linton spoke in this debate asking John Reid why changes to the probation service hadn't enjoyed more support from probation officers.
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Martin Linton asked Derek Twigg if he would make a statement on the role of reserve forces. He then went on to say that reserve forces, because of their greater maturity, were better at dealing with civilians and mentioned particularly the London Regiment, which is based in Battersea.
Derek Twigg agreed on all points.
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Martin Linton joined in this debate citing the example of the "affordable" housing at Chelsea Bridge Wharf - much of which had been sold at prices that key workers couldn't afford.
We have covered this story before.
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