Robert said: “The recruitment and retention of GPs is one of the biggest challenges facing the NHS in our area. I am encouraged by the significant increase in the number of doctors entering GP training, and it is important this progress is built upon to meet the Government’s target of getting an
Neve's Bees is a family-run business based in Eynsham which produces 100% natural beeswax beauty products. They were successful in Blenheim's recent start-up competition, meaning their products are now on sale in the Palace's shop.
Robert said: "I was pleased to once again raise the condition of the River Windrush with the Environment Secretary, Michael Gove. I care passionately about ensuring the good health of our rivers and continue to press this vital issue at the very highest levels of government."
Robert said: "Social enterprises make a positive difference in communities up and down the country - and nowhere more so than West Oxfordshire. They are set up to trade for a social purpose, and use business to improve the world around them.
In his role as Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Small and Micro Business, Robert hosted a special session of the group with Small Business Minister, Kelly Tolhurst.
Robert has paid tribute to Charlbury-based charity SpecialEffect in Parliament, describing them as a “wonderful West Oxfordshire charity [doing] phenomenal work”.
Following the Transport Secretary’s announcement of the terms of reference for a ‘root and branch’ review of rail, Robert argued that reliability and accountability should be at the heart of the review.
Robert has expressed his strong support for the Government’s Agriculture Bill, which he described as setting out a “bold and ambitious vision” for the future of British farming.
Calls for a second referendum on our membership of the European Union have intensified in recent weeks, so I think it appropriate to make clear my position on the matter.