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Endometriosis and PCOS

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).  These are common long-term conditions that can have a significant impact on a woman’s life and I am aware of and sympathise with the hardships faced by women who experience severe symptoms

Ivory Act and Elephant Conservation

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about the Ivory Act and elephant conservation. The Ivory Act 2018 will bring into force one of the world's toughest bans on ivory sales. This also includes a ban on the purchase or hire of items containing elephant ivory, and applies to expor

Coronavirus: Vaccine Passports

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about COVID-status certification and vaccine passports. I am very wary of vaccine passports.

Multiple Sclerosis and the NHS

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about multiple sclerosis. With more than 100,000 people across the UK diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, please let me assure you that helping those suffering from this condition to lead as normal lives as possible remains a key commitment of the NHS.

Uplands (Protecting Our Upland Areas)

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about our upland areas.  The Government is firmly committed to protecting our uplands, the wildlife that thrives there, and the people who live there too. Restoring nature is crucial and the Prime Minister has committed to protecting 30 per cent

Coronavirus: Children and the Vaccine

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about offering COVID-19 vaccination to 12- to 15-year-olds.  As the Chief Medical Officer has said, the COVID-19 Delta variant is highly infectious and very common, so the great majority of the unvaccinated will catch COVID-19.

Baby Loss

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about baby loss and parental bereavement.  This issue unfortunately affects many people, and I offer my sympathy to those who have suffered miscarriages, stillbirths, or the loss of child. I applaud&nbs

Greener, Cleaner Homes (Climate Action)

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about encouraging greener, cleaner homes and possible green alternatives to gas boilers.  There are currently around 1.7 million fossil fuel boiler installations every year, but the Government expects all newly installed heating systems to be

Support for Pubs

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about support for pubs during the pandemic. Pubs are a vital part of our culture and our economy and they are at the heart of many people's social lives.

Universal Credit (and Working Tax Credit) £20 Uplift

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about the £20 per week uplift to Universal Credit and Working Tax Credits.  This extra support was announced by the Chancellor as a temporary measure in March 2020 to support those likely to be facing the most financial disruption as a result