This week, I was successful in calling for a Westminster Hall debate on ‘Transport for the South East’. This is the name of a new transport body which has been set up by local authorities and enterprise partnerships spanning 7.5m residents in the south east.
Today, Huw's debate on Transport for the South East took place in Westminster Hall. You can watch Huw here: https://goo.gl/SbtUdF and read the full speech below.
I beg to move,
That this House has considered Transport for the South East.
Local MPs, Huw Merriman and Amber Rudd welcomed an additional 200 police officers that will be recruited by Sussex Police in the House of Commons yesterday.
Today in the chamber, Huw asked a question to The Chief Secretary to the Treasury in the Children's Services: Funding Debate. You can watch Huw's question here: https://goo.gl/dGTU62 and read below.
Today in the chamber, following the Prime Minister's statement, Huw asked the Prime Minister, what message the British Government will be sending following the chemical weapon atrocities in Syria.
The Syrian conflict has created the worst humanitarian crisis of our time. Half the country’s pre-war population — more than 11 million people — have been killed or forced to flee their homes.
Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, has welcomed an announcement from the Department of Transport which could lead to the introduction of fines for motorists who park on pavements.
Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, has welcomed an announcement from the Department of Transport which could lead to the introduction of fines for motorists who park on pavements.