In Parliament

Andrew Bridgen raises concerns about the risk to our country’s energy security this winter and asks the Government about contingency plans.

Andrew Bridgen highlights the work at Rolls-Royce on the development of small modular nuclear reactors and asks the Secretary of State what support the Government are giving to Rolls-Royce to develop this technology.

Andrew Bridgen raises the concerns of off-grid energy customers and residents of park homes and asks how the Government is going to let residents know that support is available and ensure that it is delivered for them this winter.

Following the Urgent Question on Saudi Arabia’s use of the death penalty and the recent spike in the number of executions taking place, Andrew Bridgen seeks a commitment that the UK Government will continue to push for progress in Saudi Arabia on all areas of human rights, including the death penalty, women’s rights and freedom of religion or belief.

Following the statement on Nazir Afzal OBE’s independent cultural review of London Fire Brigade, Andrew Bridgen highlights the fact that it is not only a failing of management, but also of the Fire Brigades Union, which should have looked after the interests of all its members.

Andrew Bridgen questions the Secretary of State for Education on promoting the Government’s Healthy Start scheme, and ensuring that eligible families receive the vouchers to which they are entitled.

Responding to a Government statement on the impact of the proposed reductions in BBC local radio provision, Andrew Bridgen highlights the perception that the BBC is London-focused, London-centric and out of touch with the sentiment of the public outside the capital and raises concerns that further reductions in regional services will only exacerbate that perception.

Andrew Bridgen calls on the Government to do more to increase the uptake of pension credit, so that more vulnerable elderly people will be eligible for cold weather payments.

Following a statement on the Government’s decision to agree to a six-month contract extension to allow Avanti West Coast to deliver its improvement plan, Andrew Bridgen seeks assurances that services will not deteriorate again if the contract is extended beyond then.