Issues

David underwent a fracture risk assessment in Parliament this week to raise awareness amongst constituents of bone fractures and osteoporosis. These conditions are a major health concern in Stroud, as estimates show that between 1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men will suffer a fracture after the age of 50[i].

David wants the Government to pass new legislation that would boost the roll out of small scale renewable energy systems such as wind and water turbines and solar panels.

My first representative role was as a Borough Councillor in Stevenage so I reckon to know a thing or two about new settlements.

David signs John Barrett's EDM 2229 'Global Hand Washing Day'

David along with MPs and Peers from all parties took up the offer of a flu vaccination, in line with Government recommendations, in a bid to encourage his constituents to be vaccinated against flu for this 2008/09 season.

Many of you have sent me campaign cards 'Cut the Carbon'. I try to respond to all of the cards that I am sent but unfortunately on a recent card from Christian Aid there was no opportunity for people to write their address - only their name.

A lot of us are increasingly aware of the 'credit crunch'. I wanted to let you know about an advice leaftet that I have heard about from the Rt Hon Caroline Flint MP the Minister for Housing and Planning.

David writes as Co-Chair of the Future Housing and Planning Group

David writes as Co-Chair of the Future Housing and Planning Group

When descriptions such as 'outrageous, disgusting and outrageous' are used you cannot but be struck by the enormity of the depravity being portrayed. Such were the words used recently by the RSPCA about the dramatic increase in the amount of animal cruelty they had encountered over the last year or so.