Chloe SmithToday I received a letter from Highways England notifying updating me on the progress of their consultation on improvements to the A47. Norfolk Conservatives have fought long and hard to have the A47 improved. Conservatives believe in infrastructure because it helps people get on. If ...
I have recently been contacted by some constituents about the welfare of pheasants bred for shooting. I appreciate their concerns on this issue. The Government is committed to the highest standards of animal welfare, also the Animal Welfare Act 2006 already makes it clear that gamebi...
To be in work is one of the most important things. It gives the security of a pay packet and the independence of being able to take care of yourself and your family. It also carries dignity and purpose, and is roundly agreed to be a source of good mental health. That's why I'v...
You might have read about Norwich Airport’s new plan for the future. The plan explains how the airport plans to grow and support the local economy. I welcome the prospect of new jobs coming to Norwich, especially as we now have excellent new initiatives nearby such as the Aviation Academy &nda...
Chloe Smith, Member of Parliament for Norwich North has urged local charities and community groups to consider applying for a share of over £4 million of funding raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Applications for the latest round of funding are now open and will close on th...
A number of my constituents have contacted me about the EDM 152 concerning NHS Professionals. NHS Professionals is the largest single supplier of flexible staffing to the NHS. I believe that the NHS should maintain a flexible workforce, with adequate supplies of temporary staff, which can me...
Last Saturday, Margot James announced a crackdown on misuse of laser pointers, in order to address serious public safety concerns. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40907694 On Sunday 13th , Chris Grayling announced learner drivers will have lessons on motorways from 2018 to bet...
Last week I received a letter from Lord Gardiner, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Rural Affairs and Biosecurity. In the letter he informed me about news plans to introduce CCTV recording facilities to all slaughterhouses in England. The plans were launched as part of a six week consul...
Today I received a letter from Matt Hancock, the Minister of State for Digital, outlining the steps the Government is taking to ensure we remain one of the most digitally advanced countries in the world. The Government has published its statement of intent on the Date Protection Bill. A statement...
The UK has some of the strictest farming standards in the world and this is set to continue once we have left the European Union and have the freedom to set our own farming policies. Michael Gove, Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, made a speech at the end of July set...