Campaign Responses

Children and Smartphone Usage

A large body of research has linked the amount of ‘screen time’ such as watching television, playing computer games, and using smartphone apps with negative outcomes for children of all ages.

Water Pollution from Farming

I would like to assure you that the Government is committed to the environment. Farming activities are a main source of water pollution in the UK and the Government is working with farmers to reduce pollution and encourage better practices and reforms.

Plastic Pollution

The Resources and Waste Strategy for England sets out the Government’s plans to reduce, reuse, and recycle more plastic and Ministers have committed to work towards all plastic packaging on the market being recyclable or reusable by 2025. Significant progress has already been made to addr

Ocean Protection

The UK is a global leader in protecting our seas, the ocean and marine life, working with counterparts both in the UK and overseas. At COP15 in 2022, almost 200 countries agreed a global commitment to reverse biodiversity loss and to protect 30 per cent of land and oceans by 2030.

Child Trust Funds (Disabled Children)

Thank you for contacting me about accessing Child Trust Funds (CTF) accounts belonging to young adults with learning disabilities or lacking decision-making capacity around their finances.  I understand the strength of feeling on this issue, and the barriers that it presents to many families a

Live Music Venues

Live music venues contribute significantly to our community by bringing people together and celebrating the music of people from all backgrounds and ages.

Catapults

I am aware that under the provisions in the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, The Wild Mammals (Protection) Act 1996 and Animal Welfare Act 2006, there are a range of offences around injuring and inflicting unnecessary suffering on wildlife and in the event that a member of the public believes that

Caged Farm Animals

I would like to assure you that my ministerial colleagues and I take the welfare of all animals seriously. Since publishing the Action Plan for Animal Welfare, the Government has delivered an ambitious legislative programme, bringing significant improvements for animals both in the UK and abroad.

Waiting Times for Cancer Treatment and Care

I share your urgency that we reduce the backlog of cancer care that built up during the pandemic.  During the pandemic, the country’s endeavour was used to tackle the virus and the Government is committed to applying this same spirit to tackling cancer.  To help reduce waiting t

The Big Plastic Count

The Resources and Waste Strategy for England sets out the Government’s plans to reduce, reuse, and recycle more plastic and Ministers have committed to work towards all plastic packaging on the market being recyclable or reusable by 2025. Significant progress has already been made to addr

Do you want a Banking Hub in Derbyshire Dales?

Join me in my campaign to secure banking provision in our area by signing my petition for a Banking hub in Derbyshire Dales.  Following the terrible closure of Bakewell NatWest, getting a Banking Hub is more important than ever.  I have already started having meetings to get a Banking Hub