Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Last month I wrote to the Chief Executive of the Canal & River Trust following up on the concerns of several of my constituents, regarding the CRT’s proposal to raise boat licence fees above inflation for the next 5 years and the introduction of a surcharge for those boaters without a permane

Many thanks to those who contacted me about the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill. 

Many thanks to those who have contacted me about fox hunting.

I appreciate the strong feelings many people have on this issue and I share your concern for ensuring the welfare of animals. 

Many thanks to those who have contacted me about the use of neonicotinoids.

Many thanks to those who contacted me about neonicotinoids. 

Many thanks to those who have contacted me about the impact of unexploded war bombs on our marine life.

Many thanks to those who have contacted me about the welfare of farm animals.

Many thanks to those who have contacted me about the rise in pet theft

Many thanks to those who have contacted me about the protection of hedgehogs.

Many thanks to those who have contacted me about the Sewage (Inland Waters) Bill.

I have had a number of emails supporting amendments to the Agriculture Bill, which the Commons debated on Monday evening. I voted with the Government against these amendments.