Campaign Responses

Every day, I receive dozens of campaign emails from constituents concerned about a huge variety of national issues. While individual constituency enquiries will be answered by email or letter, due to the vast increase in the volume of campaign emails now being generated, I can no longer guarantee replying to these individually and am therefore posting my responses on this section of my website.

Cambo Oil Field

Thank you for contacting me about the Cambo Oil Field. As you may know, the Cambo Oil Field was licensed in 2001 and 2004.

Our action to tackle plastic pollution

I have received correspondence from constituents with concerns about our action to tackle plastic pollution.   Domestic Our landmark Environment Bill will give us a raft of new powers to step-up our war against plastic pollution and litter:  We are committed to introducing a Depos

NEONICOTINOIDS

Thank you for contacting me about the use of neonicotinoids.  The Government continues to support the restrictions on neonicotinoids to protect pollinators, and emergency authorisations for pesticides are only granted in exceptional circumstances where diseases or pests cannot be controlled by

Nazanin-Zaghari Ratcliffe

Thank you for contacting me about Nazanin-Zaghari Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori. I want to reassure you that the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office continues to work hard to assist British nationals detained in Iran.

Agriculture Bill

Food and farming is a bedrock of our economy and environment, generating £112 billion a year and helping shape some of our finest habitats and landscapes. I am pleased that the Government has guaranteed the annual farm budget for each year of this Parliament and nearly £3 billion will top up th

The Overseas Operations Bill

Thank you for contacting me about the Overseas Operations Bill.  I understand that you will have concerns regarding the incorrect use of the Overseas Operations Bill.

The UK Internal Market Bill

Thank you for contacting me about the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill.  This Bill seeks to ensure businesses across the whole of the United Kingdom will continue to enjoy seamless internal trade, as they have done for centuries, after the transition period ends on 31 December 202

PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT

Thank you for contacting me about permitted development rights. I am encouraged that the Government is committed to delivering 300,000 new homes a year by the mid-2020s.

Planning reforms

Thank you for contacting me about the newly announced planning reforms. Our planning system needs to work for those who use it to make sure new homes, businesses and vital infrastructure are not held back by outdated, complicated and time-consuming bureaucracy.

BIRDS OF PREY AND GROUSE MOORS

Thank you for contacting me about the protection of birds of prey. My colleagues and I recognise the conservation and economic benefits that shooting sports bring to rural communities.

Sustainable fishing in British waters

Thank you for contacting me about sustainable fishing in British waters and the access of large trawling vessels to our waters. I share your concern about the protection and health of British waters. Our waters are a precious natural resource and they must be managed carefully.