The Agriculture Bill is a landmark piece of legislation which will shape how we farm after we have left the EU.
Food and farming is a bedrock of our economy and environment, generating £112 billion a year and helping shape some of our finest habitats and landscapes.
Bedfordshire Police is to receive additional funding of £8.7 million. Commenting on the announcement, Richard said; "It was a key pledge during the election campaign that police numbers would be increased and this funding for our hardworking police will help to deliver this."
During Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy questions, Richard asked the Minister to provide a small business allowance which would help to support and grow local small businesses.
During today's debate on the economy and jobs, Richard Fuller called on the Government to support an "oven ready" case for joined-up infrastructure improvements for North East Bedfordshire.
Richard has been contacted about a number of local planning applications and is taking forward meetings with local stakeholders to discuss local plans. Richard said: "I am aware that many constituents are concerned about planning applications and the number of new homes being planned for our area.
Recent days have seen a number of further difficulties on local trains from Sandy, Biggleswade and Arlesey. Richard is arranging a meeting with GTR and Network Rail to discuss these developments.
Richard took the opportunity to raise the work of the East of England Ambulance Service in the House last week, stating: "We must do more to support those working in these difficult, pressurised jobs".
Pharmacists play a crucial role in our NHS. Today's announcement that patients will be able to get same-day appointments with local pharmacists is a great first step to relieving pressure on our local GP’s.
Surgeries are an important way for MPs to hear directly from constituents about the issues of concern to them and also an opportunity for an MP to help with particular issues.
