News From Westminster Every week I receive hundreds
of emails from constituents about things they are concerned about.
Some are from people who require assistance – whether with the Child Maintenance Service, housing issues,
immigration or schools. Whilst
I cannot wave a magic wand, sometimes an intervention from my offi ce can prove to be a catalyst for positive change. Other people get in touch about local issues – from affordable housing to traffi c problems, and broadband problems to grass cutting frequency. Some of these can be dealt with by the local councils, and I work closely with local councillors across the constituency.
Other people are more focussed on national and international issues. Brexit obviously is the subject of many emails I receive – from both sides of the argument. Animal welfare also always features highly, as does the environment. I am often contacted by people about the NHS and I’m really pleased that the government was able to give nurses a pay rise this year, as they provide such an important service.
People also have worldwide concerns – with issues such as Rohingya Muslims, persecuted Christians around the world, the Middle East and Syria featuring recently. As the Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for International Development, part of my job is to have a deeper understanding of international affairs and to be the ‘eyes and ears’ in Parliament. I do not ask or answer questions in Parliament about International Development, but I am the link between Parliament and ministers on this subject.
More generally, I respond to all individual emails and letters – and they receive the same level of attention. If you send me a standard text
campaign email or postcard, you will be able to see my responses to the most popular campaigns on my website.
As well as emails, I like to hear from and speak to constituents in person. I hold regular surgeries by appointment right across the constituency for people with specifi c and urgent concerns. To book an appointment, please contact my offi ce. For more informal discussions, I also hold street surgeries across the constituency. I have recently held them in Broadstone, Wimborne, Wareham and Bearwood. I hope to hold more during summer recess – if you see me, do stop to chat!
As always, I will be attending a variety of events in the constituency in the summer – if you are holding an event and you would like me to visit, please do get in touch.
Michael Tomlinson MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole
michael.tomlinson.mp@
parliament.uk 01202 624216 •
www.michaeltomlinson.org.uk @Michael4MDNP
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