Thank you to those constituents who have contacted me recently about arms exports and Saudi Arabia.

I appreciate the many emails I have received about animal cruelty sentencing.

I understand your concerns on this issue and I agree that there is no place in this country for animal cruelty. I want to make sure that those who abuse animals are met with the full force of the law.

Many constituents have contacted me regarding dementia care.

A number of constituents have contacted me about the future of the TV licence fee for pensioners over 75 years of age.

The BBC’s decision to stop funding free TV licences for all over 75s from June 2020 is very disappointing.

Along with colleagues from all sides of the House, I was pleased to add my name to this letter to the Chancellor calling for fairer funding for our schools. The f40 group represents 42 English local authorities, including Central Bedfordshire Council, with historically low funding for education.

Thank you to those who have contacted me about plastic pollution in UK rivers. 

Please find attached a letter from Secretary of State Michael Gove MP, outlining the steps his Department has taken to introduce interim General Licences for controlling wild birds. 
 

NE Beds MP Alistair Burt has today welcomed the announcement that the UK will become the first major economy in the world to end its contribution towards global warming, as the Conservative Government introduces a new law to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

In May, the independent Committee on Climate Change recommended that the UK commit to net zero emissions by 2050. After careful consideration, the Government will start the legislative process for a net zero greenhouse gas emissions target today.

I have been contacted by constituents about live animal exports for both slaughter and fattening, and appreciate the concerns that have been raised.