Diary - two Urgent Questions 28th February 2017 Up early and into the House. Morning routine over, I entered the Chamber for two Urgent Questions. The first was on striking prison officers and the second on... Diary
Diary - better protection for NHS workers 27th February 2017 Back to London following a busy morning. Much going on with various meetings and commitments. At 1630 I entered Westminster Hall to take part on a debate... Diary
Diary - the next step for local government reform 24th February 2017 Up early with the lark and then off to Dorchester to meet up with council leaders, officials and councillors to discuss the future re-organisation of local... Diary
Diary - preparing for our fourth Apprenticeship Fair 23rd February 2017 Two by-elections dominated the news today, one in Copeland, the other in Stoke-on-Trent. We are hoping to win both, which would be remarkable as they are safe... Diary
Diary - better police funding 22nd February 2017 Police funding was the centre of my attention today. But before I got to my feet to deliver my speech, I dealt with routine matters in the morning until I... Diary
Diary - routine day 21st February 2017 A busy day dealing with constituency matters and preparing for a speech on police funding tomorrow. Diary
Diary - school funding formula 20th February 2017 Back to the House early afternoon after a busy Monday morning. First up was a presentation by Margaret Judd, from Dorset County Council, who leads for the F40... Diary
Diary - update on proposed healthcare provision for the county 10th February 2017 A busy morning on constituency matters and then out to East Dorset Golf Club to meet the new police Inspector at Wareham. Sadly, there was no time for a round... Diary
Diary - Boris comes to dinner 9th February 2017 A busy morning and then down to Weymouth for one of regular surgeries in ASDA. The store has very kindly lent me a room at the back, which is perfect and this... Diary