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The gradual introduction of a ban on buying tobacco products
The results of my consultation showed little interest in the topic, with just 12 against and 6 in favour. It has not been a subject coming up in doorstep conversations when I have been out and about in recent weeks, nor has it figured much in the email box.
Tonight we...Read More »
Too much money – inflation Too little- recession
Yesterday I criticised 3 big boom/ bust cycles that came from Bank action and establishment thinking. In each case they ignored money and credit.
The 1975 inflation high peak followed a doubling of broad money 1970-4 as a result of a badly supervised switch to competition and credit control policy by...Read More »
Update from National Highways on M4 works
Please find below the letter update that I have received from National Highways concerning works on the M4.
Dear Rt Hon. Sir John Redwood MP
National Emergency Area Retrofit – work set to begin on M4 between junction 10 and junction 12.
We are delivering a government commitment to add more than 150...Read More »
Service to constituents and journalists
A journalist has asked questions about my service levels as an MP, so I am sharing the answers in case others are interested.
...Read More »Letter from Minister – School building condition improvements
Please find below a letter that I have received from the Minister concerning Schools which will benefit from funding improvements to buildings.
Dear John Redwood,
Condition Improvement Fund Outcomes
Further to the letter from my right honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Education, about our funding to improve the condition of school...Read More »