Over recent weeks I have been speaking with many small business, visiting their premises and at a lunch organised by Natwest Bank. This afternoon I raised their concerns with the minister for small business Kevin Hollinrake MP in the Department for Business and Trade.
On Armed Forces Reserves Day, it was good to meet some of those who give up their spare time to forge a military career alongside their civilian jobs. Reservists support operations around the world, and make an extremely valuable contribution to the defence of the UK.
For the next few weeks, I'm sitting on the Bill Committee for the Victims and Prisoners Bill. Today, we've heard the views of Police and Crime commissioners, victim support organisations, victims commissioners, the Parole Board, police, prosecutors, the NHS & local government.
At Buckinghamshire Council today with Greg Smith and Steve Baker to discuss the future of hospital care in our county. With so many new houses locally, it's essential we have the health facilities we need.
Enjoyed popping into the Buckinghamshire Craft Guild exhibition in Stoke Mandeville for Bucks Art Weeks.
As well as viewing a wide range of paintings, sculptures, glass, textiles & woodwork, this is a great opportunity to meet local artists & craftspeople.
The Next Step project in Aylesbury provides a key stepping stone for previously homeless young people aged 16 to 25. Run by local charity Youth Concern, the house provides the opportunity for independent living with expert advice and support from counsellors, staff and volunteers.
I'm determined to get more help from the Government for Aylesbury's much-needed regeneration. This morning, Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities minister Lee Rowley MP took up my invitation to come to the town to see for himself the challenges & opportunities we face.
