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Because of the high volume of mass campaign emails I now receive it is no longer possible for me to respond to each one of them individually, as I would prefer.

Instead, responses to campaign emails are posted here, the most recent appearing at the top of the list below. On the lefthand menu you will see listed government departments, responses are grouped onto these pages. If you can't find what you are looking for please try the search function by clicking here.

Sometimes it may take a week or two to get a campaign response up, so please check back to see if one has been posted.

Constituents who write to me personally will be answered to by letter, as mentioned on the contact page.

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Arthritis

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about arthritis. I know this can be a very painful and debilitating condition. I recognise that living with a long-term condition, such as arthritis, has a significant impact upon a person’s wellbeing.

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Warfare Experiments on Animals

I believe that the use of animals should be avoided wherever possible, and in the limited cases when animals are used, this should be done in accordance with strict guidelines to ensure any suffering is minimised.

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Fur Trade

We are a nation of animal lovers, so it is only right that we have some of the highest welfare standards in the world. In addition to fur farming being banned in the UK, I am pleased to note that the import of fur products is tightly regulated. It is illegal to import furs derived from cats or dogs, or products made from them. In addition, the fur and skin of endangered animals or fish cannot be imported without a valid permit.

Swimming pool at West Lindsey Leisure Centre: Gainsborough

Swimming Pools

I am certainly one of the many people are keen to get back into the pool, so I appreciate the frustration of seeing announcements on the restarting of many other sports and activities. I know this is especially of concern to people my age and above, often whose main form of exercise is swimming, and for the parents of primary children who are missing their chance to learn to swim as part of the national curriculum.

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Reform of Retail Price Index Methodology (Inflation)

The RPI is one of the oldest measures of inflation in the UK and is widely used across the economy. It has a number of flaws, however, which means it is often an inaccurate method of measuring inflation.

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Pubs

I am a passionate supporter of pubs and believe that they are fundamental to our way of life in this country. They also play a crucial role in the economic life of our nation, as well in helping to promote responsible drinking. I'm encouraged by the support which has made available to pubs and our manifesto commitment to further cut taxes for small businesses.

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Animal Testing

As an animal lover, I am deeply concerned over the treatment of animals who are used in scientific research. I am proud of Britain's long tradition of kindness to animals and preventing and punishing cruelty to them.

UK-US Free Trade Agreement

I support the Government’s commitment not to compromise the UK’s high animal welfare, environmental, food safety, and food import standards in any future FTA – including one with the US. Ministers do not want to endanger the UK’s domestic welfare production standards either.

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Food Standards and UK Trade Policy

It's vital that people across the UK have confidence in the food they eat, so I welcome the Government’s very clear commitment that future trade agreements must uphold our country’s high food standards. Ministers have made clear these standards will not be watered down in pursuit of any trade deal.

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Immigration Bill

Because I chaired the bill committee on the Immigration Bill, I am not able to make any statement on it.

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Reception Baseline Assessment

Primary education is fundamental to ensuring every child receives the best possible start in life. The primary assessment and accountability system plays an important role in ensuring that every child, no matter what their background or where they go to school, benefits from a high-quality primary education

Extending UK-EU Negotiations

Nothing would please me more than for the United Kingdom and the European Union to reach a final lasting deal which is to the mutual benefit of both parties to these talks.

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