On Monday I met with the Minister for Schools, Nick Gibb MP to discuss with him the schools funding situation in South Gloucestershire in general and with specific issues on school buildings, some of which are now outdated and in need of maintenance, repair, and, in some cases, replacement.

Had a meeting earlier today with Warren East, CEO of Rolls Royce; it was a very useful discussion covering the Patchway plant, #Brexit, and the development of the UK Future Combat Air Strategy.

Met with James Brokenshire MP, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, to discuss the need to build more homes in our area and across the country.

Today I met with US Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Woody Johnson, in the House of Commons.

We discussed a range of subjects including trade, #Brexit, and our two nations fantastic and unique special relationship.

Had a great afternoon at the Duke of Beaufort's Point-to-Point meet in Didmarton, Gloucestershire.

During a debate on our nation's Carrier Strike Capability, I highlighted the excellent work and dedication of engineers, managers, scientists and other skilled people from our area who have put so much work into building a world class capability.

It is an honour to have been re-adopted as the Conservatives’ Parliamentary candidate for Filton and Bradley Stoke, which I have had the privilege of representing since it was first created as a parliamentary constituency in 2010. 

Met with Alistair Burt, a Foreign Office Minister, and with Gary Kent (Clerk to the APPG of Kurdistan Region of Iraq) yesterday to discuss issues around the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) and how we can build on good relations especially in regard to military training, security, trade and politic

During Home Office questions today, I asked Minister Victoria Atkins about increased flexibility for elected Police and Crime Commissioners. This would assist local forces to better address local issues.

It was an honour to be one of over 150 Members of Parliament signing a letter in support of erecting a Holocaust memorial in Westminster.

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