Campaign groups like 38 degrees often organise e-mail write-in campaigns to MPs. Here are some of Sir Geoffrey’s responses to these campaigns.
After a high number of constituents got in touch with me regarding the slow response by the Home Office, I decided to escalate the whole matter within Parliament in the most serious way an MP can, by asking for an Urgent Question.
I have received a high number of emails and letters in the last few months on this matter and I have been thoroughly and carefully considering all the points raised.
Thank you for your email on the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill which I am pleased to be able to inform you completed all its parliamentary stages on 14th March and should now become law.
As the UK was the first G7 economy to legislate to achieve net zero emissions, I welcomed the Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan and the subsequent Net Zero Strategy which will allow us to forge ahead in eradicating the UK’s contribution to climate change.
I believe that it is important that promises made during political campaigns are honoured.
My understanding is that, when it comes to private pension contributions, the reduced (or tapered) annual allowance for a tax year is dependent on net income, pension savings, threshold income, and adjusted income in that tax year.
I absolutely agree with you that we should keep state interference to a minimum and enable people to get on with their lives.
Following parental separation or divorce, I understand parents can face difficulties continuing a relationship with their child. This is particularly the case when the other parent behaves in an obstructive way.
It has been the policy of successive UK Governments since 1965 to adopt metric weights and measures.