Campaign Responses

I appreciate Constituents’ concerns regarding a wide variety of national issues, however due to the volume of campaign emails that are now being generated on a daily basis I can no longer provide an individual reply. I have therefore created a ‘campaign emails’ section of my website and I shall be posting my responses to various subjects on to this page.

I shall endeavour to update topics as soon as I have had the chance to consult with my ministerial colleagues and conduct research into differing concerns.

I shall of course continue to respond to individual constituency casework enquiries via email and letter.

 

Tier 2 and Fareham

I sincerely appreciate your frustration following the announcement that Fareham has been designated as a ‘Tier 2’ area once national restrictions come to an end today. 

UK International Aid

This country has been and always will be open and outward-looking, leading in solving the world's toughest problems and striving to be a force for good in the world.

Lockdown

As the Prime Minister said, in less than a year, this disease has killed over a million people worldwide and caused havoc to economies everywhere.

Church Closures

I understand the concerns that many of you in Fareham have about churches closing. As a spiritual person myself I understand the importance of communal worship and the significance that these necessary, but restrictive measures, have for our patterns of worship.

Beer Duty

I welcome the new measures put in place to help businesses across the country, particularly pubs. It is reassuring that no pub or other business in the hospitality sector will be required to pay business rates this year.

Pet Microchipping

To their owners, pets are cherished members of the family and I understand that their disappearance and deaths can cause a lot of distress.

 

Pension Credit Report

I am committed to ensuring that older people receive the support they are entitled to, so they can enjoy dignity and security in their retirement.

Supertrawlers

I share concerns about the protection and health of British waters. Our waters are a precious natural resource and they must be managed carefully.

Pesticides and Trade Deals

I know the Government is committed to ensuring that future trade agreements must work for our farmers and consumers, and Ministers have firmly committed to maintaining Britain’s high environmental and food safety standards in future trade agreements.

Military Exports to Israel

I remain concerned about security in Israel and our friendship with Israel does not prohibit our criticism of some Israeli policies, nor our recognition of Israel as a thriving democracy.

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.