Robert said: "This Christmas, I teamed up with the Salvation Army to launch a Christmas Toy Appeal for those children who otherwise might not have a present under the tree.
It was announced today that Oxfordshire has been selected as a 'trailblazer' area for the Government’s ambitious plans to transform children and young people’s mental health.
Robert said: "Pleased to listen to an important statement from the Defence Secretary on the Modernising Defence Programme. This is a crucial plan to further strengthen UK Defence and maintain our position as world-leading Armed Forces.
Robert said: "It was wonderful to welcome the winner of my annual Christmas card competition, ten-year-old Josh from Finstock, and his family up to Parliament for a tour. Congratulations Josh on your superb winning design!"
Last week, the Government announced a significant increase in funding for Thames Valley Police. The extra £32.7 million is made up of a £4.5 million increase in our annual grant funding; £4.3 million grant for additional pension costs and, potentially, £24 million from precept funding.
Robert said: "A pleasure to join everyone in Cogges for an evening of Christmas Carols. Wonderful to see the local community come together to spread festive cheer."
Volunteer Link Up, run by a team of volunteers, is the Volunteer Centre for West Oxfordshire, linking people who have time to spare with opportunities to help local residents and charitable organisations that need their services.
