As you may be aware I am encouraging local charities and good causes to apply for over £3million of funding that has been raised by the players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
On the 4th February 2019, I responded on behalf of the Government to a Westminster Hall debate on 'E-petition 224908 relating to leaving the European Union'. Here a sample of the proceedings...
As many of you will be aware I have, for some time now, been an ardent supporter and follower of Reach for Health, a fantastic organisation that helps with the rehabilitation of those who have experienced a major health trauma.
As you may be aware, the BBC is currently consulting publicly on what it should do when the UK Government funding of licence fees for over-75 households comes to an end.
Following a meeting with Futures Housing last month, I requested that they provide information about cold weather planning and pro-active advice they could give to Daventry customers.
On the 9th January 2019, I stood before the Exiting the European Union Committee, where I was questioned for over two hours on the progress of the UK’s negotiations with the European Union. This due to my role as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union.
The Government is committed to delivering a fairer deal for passengers, and so from January 2019, 4.5 million young people can travel by train for less following the successful launch of the new 26 to 30 rail card.
Millions could get faster internet today without paying more, research reveals. Ofcom figures show that 94% of UK homes and offices can now get superfast broadband, but less than half have taken it up. Many people are paying more than they need to.
This discussion document supports the collection of views from key stakeholders on the optimum delivery and governance arrangements for children’s services should the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government decide that there should be a reorganisation of local government
