Hunting Act 2004 Thank you for contacting me about the Hunting Act 2004. I appreciate that this issue is highly emotive and I share concerns for the welfare of our wildlife. The...
Chalk Streams Thank you for contacting me about chalk streams. Chalk streams represent an important part of our national heritage. England is home to 85 per cent of all chalk...
Plastic Pollution Thank you for contacting me about plastic pollution. The Resources and Waste Strategy for England sets out the Government’s plans to reduce, reuse, and recycle...
Snares Thank you for contacting me about the use of snares. I appreciate the depth of your concerns about this issue. I am aware that laws are in place around the use...
Voter Registration Thank you for contacting me about voter registration. The introduction of online registration has made the registration process considerably easier and faster...
Catapults Thank you for contacting me about catapults. I am aware that under the provisions in the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, The Wild Mammals (Protection) Act...
Fuel Duty Thank you for contacting me about fuel duty. I understand drivers’ concerns regarding fuel prices and the cost of living. To support people with the cost of...
Abortion Thank you for contacting me about abortion. I understand what an incredibly emotive issue this is, and I appreciate the strength of feelings around this matter...
Protections for Historic Landscapes Thank you for contacting me about protections for our historic landscapes. Like you, I believe that the landscapes that inspired some of country’s most...
Caged Farm Animals Thank you for contacting me about the use of cages for farm animals. I would like to assure you that my ministerial colleagues and I take the welfare of all...
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Thank you for contacting me about water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in developing countries Safe water and adequate sanitation are basic human needs. It is a...
Retail Crime Thank you for contacting me about keeping retail workers safe. I know that the Government legislated to introduce a statutory aggravating factor for assault...