Question in Parliament yesterday:
“Does my hon. Friend agree that what is different about having a new royal yacht now is that we are sailing into a brave new world, and that we will do, and need to do, many more trade deals across the world? There is a great opportunity not only to support the royal family, but to support the nation in getting those trade deals”
His other parliamentary questions in 2016 have covered. Bear in mind he is a dairy farmer and Chairman of the Commons Transport Committee.
Summary: good to have onside if you are a farmer or use the A303 a lot. Not so good if you are an ordinary voter desperately trying to get on the housing ladder or a struggling seaside town in his area (Seaton is in his constituency) or a pensioner worried about your current or future health!
To be fair: he did speak up at the Feniton development public inquiry – but his written questions fo reflect his major interests:
Questions 2016
The Swansea tidal lagoon – two questions this year
Olympics and doping
Hybrid cars
Veal
Congratulations to Ministers
Broadband – several questions
EU sanctions on Russia
Bsdger Culling
Milk prices
Dualling A303/ West Country roads – many questions.
Eating Well
The dairy industry
Universal Credits
Working with industry instead of bringing in a sugar tax
Stimulating venture capital investment
Farming in general – many similar questions
Police grants
Renewable heat
Onshore gas and shale extraction
Flooding ( after Somerset floods)
Biofuels
Rural areas
East Devon Watch 
But still no statement of support for the community hospitals in his constituency! We are waiting.
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Are you sure he is Chairman of the Commons Transport Committee, Louise Ellman might disagree with you.
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