Increasing access to health services

My Plan for North Devon for 2024 onwards:

Continue to work to ensure better health and dental services are available within North Devon. Working with our Hospital Trust to ensure North Devon Hospital has the accommodation and facilities it needs, alongside our other health and social care providers, to support our often rural and ageing population. 

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Business Questions

I raised the issue of support for English language schools, such as Country Cousins in Ilfracombe, during the Covid-19 pandemic with the Minister for Small Business, Paul Scully.

Business Questions

I asked the Minister for Small Business, Paul Scully, about support and resources available to jobseekers, as well as about the provision of retraining for those who need it.

Business Questions

I asked the Business Secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, to consider extending further support to the hospitality supply chain, so that companies like Philip Dennis and Savona can be helped through this difficult period.

Questions to the Leader of the House

I raised concerns over the impact of Tier 2 on the hospitality sector with the Leader of the House, and asked for Government time to debate how this vital sector can be further supported.

Lockdown Economic Support

I asked the Chief Secretary to the Treasury about additional support for helping hospitality businesses welcome back visitors in the spring.

Kickstart Scheme Statement

I asked the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to detail how smaller businesses such as Mill Park Caravan and Campsite in Berrynarbor can fully participate in the Kickstart Scheme.

Business Questions

I invited the Business Secretary to visit The Bell in Chittlehampton this summer to look at the fantastic hard work that they have done to ensure all of the appropriate Covid-secure measures are in place before reopening.