July 12, 2019

Wainfleet flooding public meeting report

MATT WARMAN MP Wainfleet flooding public meeting report 4th July 2019, Coronation Hall, Wainfleet Meeting attendees: Panel – Matt Warman MP, Norman Robinson (Deputy Director, Lincs Environment Agency), Shaun West (Local Resilience Forum), Cllr Eddy Poll (Lincolnshire County Council & Chairman of Anglian Northern Regional Flood and Coastal Committee), Andy

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English language learning for refugees

I understand the concerns about support for refugees, and agree that English language funding is vital for ensuring that refugees can integrate into British society. That is why I welcome the Government’s recent green paper, which sets out an ambitious Integrated Communities Strategy with English language learning at its forefront.

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Hearing aids on the NHS

I know that hearing aids can assist people’s lives immensely – improving ability to hear speech and giving people more confidence in holding a conversation, and overall help to allow people to live happier, more fulfilling lives. The Government is committed to ensuring people with hearing impairments receive the care

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Onshore wind farms

I am pleased that clean growth has been placed at the heart of the new Industrial Strategy which aims to cut emissions while keeping costs down for consumers, create high value jobs and to grow the economy. The development of renewable energy is already a tremendous UK success story and,

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Animal cruelty sentencing

I understand the concerns on this issue and I agree that there is no place in this country for animal cruelty. I want to make sure that those who abuse animals are met with the full force of the law. I am therefore delighted that a new Bill which will

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Uptake of Pension Credit

I am committed to ensuring that older people receive the support they are entitled to, so they can enjoy dignity and security in their retirement. That is why I am glad the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) engages with people who may be eligible to benefits at pivotal stages,

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Air Ambulance funding

I agree that Air Ambulances provide an invaluable service, in particular in rural areas, such as our constituency. The Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance do fantastic work in our region and I pay tribute to their dedication. Although, as the Government’s response to the recent petition on this matter explained,

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Reusable nappies

I agree that we need to do all we can to encourage people to recycle and use resources efficiently. I believe reusable nappies can make a valuable contribution to reducing residual waste that has to be disposed of to landfill or incineration. The Government is committed to eliminating all avoidable

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