Held a conference call earlier today with West of England Mayor, Tim Bowles, to discuss local public transport provision in our area, and to support ongoing funding for adult education and skills.
Today I wrote to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, and also sent a version of this letter to Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, to ask the Government to consider opening church doors on Easter Sunday for private prayer.
A very good discussion today with James Freeman from First Group, about how they're keeping their staff safe whilst maintaining the bus service, and preserving the capacity for future bus provision.
Today I raised social mobility in the British Army. I asked about number of serving officers that attended a state school and plans to increase the proportion.
The Minister acknowledged the role of our armed forces in social mobility. I'll write to him and get an answer on numbers.
During Defence questions, I asked the Minister for Veterans to assure the House that Northern Ireland Veterans would take priority in upcoming legislation due to their age and impending legal action.
Disappointed with response from Minister, will continue to press.
The community reserve volunteer program from the British Red Cross matches volunteers to those in need, a service which could be crucial at times like these.
I registered this morning and encourage everyone who can support this initiative to sign up.
It was a pleasure to attend the Citizens Advice reception today.
Their dedication helps turn around lives in our area and across the UK.
Often when the future looks bleak, this service supports vulnerable people through difficult times.
Thank you for all the work you do.
Well done to the Wild Place Project 'Bear Wood' for being shortlisted in the Outdoor Innovation category for The Climate Coalition #GreenHeartHero Awards.
It was a pleasure to support them during the ceremony in the House of Commons, and to meet the Chief Executive of Bristol Zoological S
