Robert said, "I am very concerned that Cogges Surgery is facing uncertainty - the last thing anyone wants in Witney is for another GP Practice to close.
Robert tabled a debate on 'Road Restructuring in Oxfordshire' to press how important this issue is to residents of West Oxfordshire. Potholes are more than a nuisance, they are dangerous on rural roads. Although Oxfordshire roads are total receive much investment in the coming years, it is esse
Robert was pleased to join local activist Abdul Mubin in Parliament to celebrate the 12th Anniversary of the Conservative Friends of Bangladesh - an excellent event to celebrate diversity in politics.
Robert said, "Declaring an interest as someone who used to prosecute for Oxfordshire trading standards, I know the immense distress caused to the elderly by rogue traders.
For any MP, to resign from even a junior position as a Parliamentary Private Secretary is a big step: you are part of a team, and a much closer one than many imagine. Your colleagues rely on you, Ministers look to you for help, you all try to pull together to the same end.
Robert said, "In a rural area such as west Oxfordshire, the livelihood of farmers is of enormous importance, as is leaving our environment in a better state than we found it. What are Ministers doing to ensure that farmers are protected while improving our environment?"
Robert said, "I briefly worked in New Zealand, so I am very conscious of the ties between our two countries. Although NATO is the cornerstone of our defence, will the Secretary of State comment on the importance of the wider military alliance?"
