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EU Negotiations

Thank you for contacting me about the EU negotiations.

Nature recovery

Thank you for contacting me about nature recovery.

Amazon

Thank you for contacting me about Amazon and employee working conditions.

Overseas Operations Bill

I understand that you will have concerns regarding the incorrect use of the Overseas Operations Bill.

Sewage (Inland Waters) Bill

Water features prominently in the Government’s 25-year environment plan, which sets out priorities relating to supply, leakage, demand, consumption and the investment needed in infrastructure. I am aware that in 2019, the Environment Agency sampled 420 bathing waters in England.

Shelter's Building Our Way Out report and the New Homes Rescue Fund

Thank you for contacting me about Shelter's Building Our Way Out report and the New Homes Rescue Fund.

Peat burning

Thank you for contacting me about peat burning.

Second Lockdown

Thank you for contacting me about the package of tougher measures to tackle the spread of coronavirus which were set out by the Prime Minister on 31 October.

Dementia and Coronavirus

Thank you for contacting me about dementia and coronavirus.

I imagine how challenging it must be for families caring for loved ones during this difficult time, particularly those who have needed to take on extra responsibilities. 

Internal Market Bill

Thank you for contacting me about alleged changes to the Withdrawal Agreement.

NHS Track and Trace

Thank you for contacting me about coronavirus testing, NHS Test and Trace, and outsourcing.

The Environment Bill

The Environment Bill will place environmental ambition and accountability at the heart of Government.

Free School Meals 09/11/20

Thank you for writing to me regarding the provision of free school meals and support for vulnerable children and their families during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The wedding Industry 04/11/20

Thank you for contacting me about the wedding industry in the upcoming lockdown.

Support for the self-employed 4/11/20

Thank you for contacting me about support for the self-employed.

I can fully appreciate what a difficult time it is for those who are self-employed. I welcome that measures have been announced to help self-employed people, many of whom are especially vulnerable during this time.

Gyms and sports during lockdown 4/11/20

Thank you for contacting me about the closure of gyms and other sports venues during the coronavirus epidemic.

Pubs during lockdown 4/11/20

Thank you for writing to me regarding restrictions on public houses in the coming lockdown.

Due to the recent rise in Coronavirus case numbers, which we are seeing rising rapidly across the whole of the UK, the Government must now take necessary steps to combat the spread of the virus.

Swimming Pools 02/11/20

Back in June I fought hard to get our swimming pools, both open air and indoors, to re-open after lockdown and I was delighted when they did.

Lockdown 02/11/20

It’s been a worrying time for all of us in Derbyshire Dales who have been putting so much effort into making business COVID secure. Following the Prime Minister’s press statement on Saturday 31 October we now have some clarity of what is happening in the run up to Christmas.

Free School Meal Vouchers 28/10/20

Last Wednesday’s debate in Parliament was an ‘Opposition Day Debate’ – it was not legislation and votes on such debates are never binding. It is, as it says, a debate and has no impact on Government policy.

Planning White Paper

Thank you for contacting me about planning reform.
 

Agriculture Bill

I wish to take this opportunity to explain why I voted against the Lords’ Amendments to the Agricultural Bill. Firstly, I want to assure you the quality of food we import into this country will not change as a result of this Bill. This Bill creates agricultural policy in England only.

PC Andrew Harper

Thank you for writing to me regarding the sentencing of the killers of PC Andrew Harper. This is a matter that I taken a keen interest in and I have had the privilege to personally meet his widow Lissie Harper with a number of my parliamentary colleagues.

Outdoor activity providers

Thank you for contacting me about outdoor activity providers. 
 

Animal Sentience

Thank you for contacting me about animal sentience and animal welfare protections in our trade policy.

Assisted suicide

Thank you for contacting me about assisted suicide.

Coping with terminal illness is distressing and difficult both for the patient and their families. These cases are truly moving and evoke the highest degree of compassion and emotion. 

Supertrawlers

Thank you for contacting me about sustainable fishing in British waters and the access of large trawling vessels to our waters.
 

Fur free Britain 14/09/20

Thank you for contacting me about the fur trade.

Badger cull September 2020

Thank you for writing to me regarding badger culling.

Hen Harriers 12/08/20

Thank you for writing to me regarding hen harrier and raptor persecution which I too believe is a deeply concerning and serious criminal offence.

Arthritis 21/07/20

Thank you for contacting me about arthritis. I know this can be a very painful and debilitating condition.

Facemasks 17/07/20

Thank you for contacting me about wearing face coverings.

Animal cruelty sentencing.

Thank you for contacting me about animal cruelty sentencing.

Air Quality

Thank you for contacting me about air quality.

Poor air quality is the greatest environmental risk to our health. Our air is now cleaner than at any point since the industrial revolution, but there is more work to be done if we are to protect the health of our nation.

“Clear Access, Clear Waters” campaign.

Thank you for contacting me about the “Clear Access, Clear Waters” campaign.

Asylum seekers and refugee resettlement.

Thank you for contacting me about asylum seekers and refugee resettlement.

climate change

Thank you for contacting me about climate change.

Supporting pubs

Pubs play a crucial role in the social and economic life of our nation, as well in helping to promote responsible drinking, which is why I am encouraged by the support which has made available to pubs and our manifesto commitment to further cut taxes for small businesses.

NHS waiting times

As I am sure you are aware, the Prime Minister recently announced the Government’s intention to provide the NHS with an additional £33.9 billion by 2023/24; this is the largest, longest funding settlement in the history of the NHS.

Reading Tax

Thank you for contacting me about VAT being applied to digital publications.

Whip in horse racing

Thank you for contacting me about the use of the whip in horseracing. I too share your concern for the welfare of horses.

Environment Bill

Thank you for contacting me about the Environment Bill.

As set out in the 25 Year Plan to Improve the Environment, the decision to leave the European Union has created an historic opportunity to deliver a Green Brexit, where environmental standards are not only maintained but enhanced.

HS2 and the Environment

 

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