Military parents in receipt of Continuity of Education Allowance invited to Larkhill drop-in this Saturday Monday, 7 October, 2024 I am holding a drop-in event in Larkhill this weekend to hear from military families who will be impacted by Labour's plans to put tax on private school fees. The plans, which are due to come into effect in January 2025, will see private school fees subjected to 20 per cent VAT, with parents shouldering the extra cost. Today I have written to the Minister responsible for independent schools to... Articles
Urgent Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if he will make a statement on the Government’s use of emergency COVID contracts - 29 June, 2021 29th June 2021 This morning I asked the Minister if she will join me in thanking the businesses that stepped up to support the NHS during the Covid-19 pandemic. Articles
Newsletter - 28 June, 2021 28th June 2021 I think it was right for Matt Hancock to resign, and I detect from my inbox that many people locally think so too. The Government has been regulating private... Articles
Update: The illegal encampment at New Road, Bromham 25th June 2021 I am writing with a quick update on the issue of the illegal encampment at New Road in Bromham. I have spoken to Wiltshire Council today and I am assured that... Articles
Business Question - 24 June, 2021 24th June 2021 This morning I asked a Business Question to the Leader of the House. I sought his assurance for more Government support in the domestic tourism industry. I also... Articles
Urgent Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care if he will make a statement on the Government’s plans for social care reform - 23 June, 2021 23rd June 2021 This afternoon I asked the Minister, Helen Whately for reassurance that the Government’s plans for social care reform will lead to more support for families and... Articles
Newsletter - 20 June, 2021 20th June 2021 I spent Tuesday afternoon in Chesham, or possibly Amersham. I was campaigning, fruitlessly it turned out, for the Conservative candidate in the by-election held... Articles
A Free Trade Agreement with Australia 18th June 2021 The Agreement in Principle of a new UK-Australia trade deal, announced this week, has prompted a lot of anxiety, and critical emails to me. The concern is that... Articles
Ministerial Statement: Secretary of State for International Trade - 17 June, 2021 17th June 2021 This morning I asked the Secretary of State for International Trade for reassurance that the new trade deal will not undercut farmers in Wiltshire with cheap... Articles
APPG for Dying Well Meeting - 16th June, 2021 16th June 2021 On Wednesday 16th June, I chaired the APPG for Dying Well and was joined by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, Professor Katherine... Articles