Surveys and Responses to Email Campaigns

Health and Care Bill- protect the cap

Thank you for contacting me about the Government's social care reform plans.

Fracking

Thank you for contacting me about fracking.

Fuel Duty

Thank you for contacting me about fuel prices.

In recognition of the unprecedented circumstances pushing up fuel prices, I welcome the decision announced at the Spring Statement to cut fuel duty by 5 pence for a full year across all fuel duty rates.

Wild Trapped Fur

Thank you for contacting me about the fur trade.

Access to Cash

Thank you for contacting me about access to banking.

ASRU

Thank you for contacting me about the Animal in Science Regulation Unit (ASRU).

British Support for Ukrainian Nationals

Thank you for contacting me about British support for Ukrainian nationals. I know that this is an issue about which my constituents care deeply, with some even generously offering to open their home to those who have fled the country.

Fur and Foie Gras

I appreciate that there is considerable support for banning all imports of fur products and I am pleased that the Government has decided to seek views on animal welfare through a recent call for evidence.

Animal Sentience Bill

I am really pleased that the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill has had cross party support because it is such an important Bill. The Bill enshrines the recognition that animals are sentient in domestic law.

Energy Price Rise

I understand anxiety over rising prices and inflation. I want to assure you that the Government will continue to listen and to ensure that the policies in place do help those who need it most.

End at Home Abortion

I completely understand what an incredibly emotive issue this is, and I appreciate the strength of feelings around this matter.

Sue Grey Report

Thank you for your email about the recent events in Downing Street which have been reported on by the media. The Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Cressida Dick, has confirmed that the Police are investigating some matters referred to them by Sue Gray.

Email Campaigns

Each day I receive several hundred emails and letters, and while I am keen to understand the views of constituents on issues which are important to you, I have to prioritise how I respond to them.

Many of the emails I receive are template campaign emails about Government policy generated by organisations or lobby groups. While I try to respond directly to as many as I can as quickly as I can, I cannot prioritise this over assisting constituents with casework queries – people who are asking for my help with an issue affecting them urgently.

I do take note of all the points made in the course of these campaigns, and I regularly discuss issues with charities or organisations when they raise issues of concern, as well as with Ministers.

I will collate on this page my response to the issues raised by click-and-send campaigns as they arise, and I hope the information these responses contain will be useful to you. Please see the links to the right.

EDMs and Petitions

Please note that, like many Members of Parliament in all parties, I do not sign Early Day Motions as these are never debated or voted on in Parliament, and cannot bind Government policy in any way.

While I am sometimes contacted about signing petitions, there is a process for raising these in Parliament, and only those generated by the official process can be considered. There is no method for bringing non-Parliamentary petitions to the official attention of Parliament or the Government.