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Environment Bill Report Stage

I am pleased that this Government remains fully committed to the Environment Bill as a key part of delivering the manifesto commitment to create the most ambitious environmental programme of any country on Earth.

Sheikh Jarrah, East Jerusalem

I am a member of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Palestine and follow events there closely. I have also visited the West Bank so I am aware of some of the issues on the ground. We must work hard to make sure that both Israel and Palestine can exist together in peace.

Voter ID

I have personally come across a couple of examples when a neighbour went to vote and someone had already voted on her behalf, this was the same in another polling district. I do not think that it changed the election result but it was very unhelpful and irritating for the people wanting to vote.

Calories on Menus

I can assure you that tackling these disorders through early and effective treatment remains a key priority of our NHS.

Abortion in Northern Ireland

I believe that this should be a devolved issue for the Northern Ireland Assembly to legislate on. Like you, I am concerned, as I do not see why the law there should be more liberal than in the rest of the UK.

Overseas Operation Bill

The Overseas Operations Bill will help veterans of overseas conflict avoid the threat of vexatious legal claims long after their service has ended. I have met with numerous innocent veterans who have seen their lives turned upside down by this sort of action – poor thanks for their service.

Palestinian Children

I am a member of the Palestine All-Party Parliamentary Group and feel very strongly that Palestinian rights and freedoms must be respected as we search for a viable two-state solution that can stand the test of time.