Third-party data-gathering (May 2024) “Thank you for contacting me about the third-party data-gathering measure. Fraud is a growing problem across the economy, accounting for over 40 per cent of all...
Personal Independence Payments reform (May 2024) “Thank you for contacting me about reforming Personal Independence Payment. With almost a quarter of the population reporting a disability in 2024, the country...
Private pension contributions annual allowance (April 2024) “Thank you for contacting me about the private pension contributions annual allowance. My understanding is that, when it comes to private pension contributions...
Animal Welfare - Pigs (March 2024) “Thank you for contacting me about the use of cages for farm animals. I would like to assure you that my ministerial colleagues and I take the welfare of all...
Animal Welfare - Wildlife Crime (March 2024) “Thank you for contacting me about wildlife and crime. I would like to assure you that the Government takes all cases of wildlife crime very seriously, and the...
Government Action taken against sewage discharges and concerns over bathing waters (2024) "Kindly please find my statement on the Government's actions on Sewage by clicking the link below: Government Action Taken Against Sewage Discharges and...
UPDATED - Government Action taken against sewage discharges and concerns over bathing waters ( March2024)
Animal Welfare Cats (March 2023) "Thank you for contacting me about cats. The UK has some of the highest animal welfare standards in the world and it is only right that we continue to improve...
Animal Welfare - Cropped Dogs Ears (March 2024) "Thank you for contacting me about the cropping of dogs’ ears. The practice of non-exempted mutilations such as cropping dogs' ears is abhorrent and has rightly...
Hedgerows (March 2023) "Thank you for contacting me about hedgerows. I am pleased to be a 'Hedgerows Champion' in Parliament! Hedgerows are one of the most important ecological...
Lee Anderson's comments (March 2024) “Thank you for contacting me about comments made by Lee Anderson MP. Mr Anderson was asked to apologise for his remarks but he declined. So the Conservative...
Home Insulation (March 2024) "Thank you for contacting me about home insulation , which is a policy area that I have raised directly with the Chancellor. I am assured that good progress has...