Robert has been promoted to Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Transport, with responsibility for aviation and maritime policy.

Robert said: "Education is vital to every child's development - and nothing will have a greater effect on improving the life chances of our children than them returning to school. That is why it is so important to ensure pupils return to the classroom this week.

There's an update on a long-running campaign that's really close to my heart today, as the Government consults on changing the legislation that manages parking on pavements.

Robert said: "I warmly welcome the Government's announcement a first-of-its-kind pothole mapping project, working with businesses like Uber, Deliveroo, Tesco and Ocado to target nuisance potholes and make roads safer for everyone as people return to the office and school - backed with £2.5 billio

Robert said: "Every now and again someone has an idea that is so well thought out and beneficial that we just have to make it happen.

Robert said: "Useful meeting with representatives of the Evenlode Catchment Partnership to discuss matters relating to the river.

Robert said: "Wychwood Brewery is an iconic local company, with its legendary Hobgoblin Beer - brewed in the heart of West Oxfordshire - being exported to all corners of the world.

Robert said: "Useful meeting with Thames Water recently to discuss a range of issues, including some local casework and the upcoming investigation into the turbidity problems in the River Windrush.

New figures released today show the huge amount of Government support that has been made available locally in response to the Coronavirus pandemic - protecting jobs and businesses across West Oxfordshire.

The Prime Minister has announced that some of the proposed changes to the rules in August will be postponed for at least a fortnight - this is to keep the virus under control.

Today’s update means: