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Questions to Secretary of State Steve Reed - EFRA Select Committee
This morning in the Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs Select Committee (EFRA), I questioned the Secretary of State at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Steve Reed MP, on the importance of securing a strong and sustainable future for British farming.
1 day ago


MOD Housing in Suffolk Coastal
Today I asked what plans the department has to bring unused military homes back into use for families in Suffolk Coastal. I'm aware that there are around 60 unoccupied homes in my constituency, and a number of them need considerable work before families can move in.
3 days ago


Assisted Dying Bill - Report Stage Debate
I'm traveling back to London for the Assisted Dying Bill's Report Stage debate - where we'll be debating and voting on amendments made at Committee stage.
6 days ago


Biosecurity at our borders - EFRA Select Committee
Recently at the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee, I questioned the Minister from DEFRA on the UK’s preparedness when it comes to biosecurity at our borders.
7 days ago


Parliamentary briefing on the importance of the farming budget
Last week, I sponsored a Parliamentary briefing on the importance of the farming budget, alongside farming and environmental groups like the NFU - National Farmers' Union, RSPB, and National Trust.
May 8


Felixstowe / Wesel Parliamentary Visit
It was a real pleasure to welcome the Mayor of Felixstowe, Felixstowe Town Council, Level Two Youth Project and the Bürgermeisterin (Mayor) of Wesel to Parliament this week.
Apr 30


Easter Update - Planning and Infrastructure Bill Ammendments
Over the easter break I've put forward a number of amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Its a really important Bill that will help unlock our ambition to build the homes we need, and drive forward economic growth.
Apr 22


Tours of Parliament for Home Educated Students
Are you home educated, or a home educator in Suffolk Coastal? And, would you like a tour of parliament? I often host tours for schools in my constituency but I am now really excited to extend it to home educated young people living in Suffolk Coastal too.
Apr 16


Recall of Parliament - Saving British Steel
An update from the commons on today's recall and saving British Steel:
Apr 12


East Suffolk Tourism Question
🏖️ In East Suffolk, the tourism industry is worth an estimated £693million. I flagged the importance of the industry in our region to Minister Chris Bryant MP who reiterated the need for us to make sure it is not just cities that are the focus for the targeted 50million international visitors by 2030.
Apr 7


Boosting Rural Nursery Access
I raised this with Minister Bridget Phillipson yesterday and am pleased that Waldringfield and Reydon Primary Schools will now offer nursery provision for local families.
Apr 3


President Trump's Trade Tariffs
Last night’s news about President Trump's trade tariffs will have a significant impact on global trading markets—potentially changing the global trade consensus thats been in place since WW2.
Apr 3


Tobacco and Vapes Bill 3rd reading
On Wednesday I spoke in the 3rd reading of the landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which will create the first smoke-free generation
Mar 28


Saxmundham Health Centre
Last Friday, I v isited Saxmundham Health Centre to see firsthand how local, integrated care can make a real difference for patients and...
Mar 26


Planning and Infrastructure Bill Debate
In yesterday's Planning and Infrastructure Bill debate in the Commons, I called out the last government's lack of leadership on the...
Mar 25


Ten Minute Rule Bill "Food products (market regulation and public procurement)"
Today, I was pleased to co-sponsor the Ten Minute Rule Bill "Food products (market regulation and public procurement)".
Mar 19


DWP Questions: Jobs Plus Pilot Scheme
Yesterday, I asked the Minister if the Jobs Plus Pilot scheme will be extended to Suffolk Coastal.
Mar 18


Anglian Water - EFRA Select Committee Questions
Yesterday in the Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs Select Committee, I questioned Mark Thurston, CEO of Anglian Water.
Mar 13


Protection of Children (Digital Safety and Data Protection) Bill
On Friday in the House of Commons I spoke in support of the Protection of Children (Digital Safety and Data Protection) Bill.
Mar 12


Meeting with Minister Emma Hardy MP: Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Water and Flooding
I recently met with Minister Emma Hardy MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Water and Flooding, to discuss the all too...
Mar 10
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