In a debate on the proposed registration of off-road vehicles I raised the issue of recreational vehicles trashing our paths and green lanes, and the need for Government to legislate to protect them.
My speech in perhaps the most important debate this Parliament: are we ready for war? Recent Defence Committee and Public Accounts Committee reports show we are not.
Government is investing significantly in aspects of defence. But our overall spending is still far too low.
Today I asked the Transport Minister when we can expect a decision on future of the north-south road network through Wiltshire. Marlborough is choked with lorries and the Ogbournes, Collingbournes and other villages suffer from unacceptable heavy goods traffic.
Today I asked the Minister of State for Defence Procurement for an update on the water supply at Trenchard Lines barracks in Upavon, after it became contaminated by diesel in November.
Water to the site is still being provided by tanker by Ancala Water Services, but I am pleased they are working on
I didn't vote for the Second Reading of the Safety of Rwanda Bill last night, but it passed comfortably and now proceeds to the committee stage where, in theory, it can be amended.
My reason for abstaining on the vote is that I support the purpose of the Bill but I don't think it will work as curre
