Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill Thank you for contacting me about the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill. The UK has a long history of leading the way on animal welfare. I am glad that...
Bite Back Better Campaign Thank you for contacting me about the Bite Back Better campaign. It is fantastic to see the passion of the young people who are part of this campaign to promote...
Alcohol Duty Thank you for contacting me about alcohol duty. The Autumn Budget 2021 confirmed that duty rates on beer, cider, wine and spirits will be frozen for another...
Time for Talk Day Thank you for contacting me about the Time for Talk Day campaign. I fully recognise that living through the pandemic over the last two years has had a...
Private Rented Sector Thank you for contacting me about the private rented sector. I was deeply concerned to hear about reports of sexual exploitation of tenants, and I completely...
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories Thank you for contacting me about Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs). The UK's position, which I support, is clear and longstanding. There...
Coronavirus Safety Measures in Schools Thank you for contacting me about coronavirus safety measures in schools and colleges. I appreciate constituents’ concerns about the safety of education...
Abortions Thank you for contacting me about abortions carried out at home during the Coronavirus pandemic. I understand what an incredibly emotive issue this is, and I...
Cancer Research Thank you for contacting me about cancer research and clinical trials. I am glad that cancer survival rates have increased year on year over the past decade...
Rail and Air Travel Thank you for contacting me about the costs of rail and air travel. Train fare revenue is crucial to funding day-to-day railway operations and wider rail...
Domestic Abuse Thank you for contacting me about domestic abuse and time limits. I recognise the clear and terrible effects of domestic abuse and I welcome the fact that the...
Thiamethoxam Thank you for contacting me about the use of neonicotinoids, namely thiamethoxam. I know that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has...