Maternity Pay Thank you for contacting me about maternity leave and maternity pay. It is worth noting that the UK’s Maternity Leave offer is amongst the most generous in the...
Global Fund Thank you for contacting me about the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB & Malaria. I share your high regard for the work of the Global Fund and partners, which...
Public Electric Vehicle Chargers Thank you for contacting me about VAT on energy from public electric vehicle chargers. The use of electric vehicle charging points is becoming more common in...
Farming and Nature Thank you for contacting me about the Government’s commitments to farming and nature. I would like to assure you that claims that the Government is rowing back...
Revive the NHS Campaign Thank you for contacting me about the Every Doctor #ReviveTheNHS campaign. My colleague Therese Coffey – the new Health Secretary – recognises the challenges...
Free Speech Thank you for contacting me about free speech. Freedom of speech, the rule of law, and equal rights define us as a society. However, what is illegal offline is...
Payment of Tips Thank you for contacting me about the payment of tips. In some sectors, tips are a significant part of staff income and it is only right that workers keep the...
Women's Rights Thank you for contacting me regarding women's rights and your concerns that they are being eroded. The Government is committed to protecting women's rights and...
Commercial Energy Prices Thank you for contacting me about commercial energy prices. Current inflation is being driven by rising energy costs, provoked by surging demand after the...
Homelessness Thank you for contacting me about homelessness. I understand constituents’ anxieties regarding rising bills. The benefit cap provides clear incentives for...
Sustainable Fishing Thank you for contacting me about sustainable fishing in British waters. Personally, I am against factory fish trawlers. The Fisheries Act enshrines in law the...
Jackdaw Gas Field Thank you for contacting me about Jackdaw Gas Field. I understand that proposals for Shell's Jackdaw development have been approved by the Offshore Petroleum...