We want a society where every person with dementia, their families and carers receive high-quality, compassionate care, from diagnosis through to end of life. Timely diagnosis is vital to ensure that a person with dementia can access the advice, information, care and support to maintain independe
We are a nation of animal lovers, and animal welfare has been a key priority since my election to parliament so I completely understand that the use of animals in science, including toxicity testing, is a sensitive issue.
I have been contacted by several constituents who have concerns about the excess deaths reported by the Office of National Statistics (ONS); I understand those concerns and would like to address them here.
I completely agree with you that it is important to boost engagement in our democratic processes. To that end, the introduction of online registration has made the registration process considerably easier and faster for those who wish to register.
Thank you to those constituents who contacted me about water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in developing countries and for bringing Water Aid's 'Manifesto for Water 2024' to my attention.
He is risen. I’d the great pleasure of joining a magnificent Easter Celebration service at the St Peter and St John the Baptist in Wivelsfield with a very special choir. A wonderful, packed service to be a part of and I’d like to thank all who helped organise such a lovely morning.
The Government has brought forward the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to ensure that children aged 15 or younger - anyone born on or after 1 April 2009 – can never legally be sold tobacco products. By 2040, these proposals will ensure that smoking is phased out completely among young people.
I’d like to reassure you that the welfare of animals is very important to me and a matter I take very seriously so I am proud my ministerial colleagues in Defra are committed to animal welfare and to delivering continued improvements, both in this Parliament and beyond.
