Simon Jupp is making no secret of his visits outside the bounds of his constituency. No doubt these visits are to gain “name recognition” having opted to abandon Exmouth to be the conservative candidate in the new Honiton and Sidmouth constituency. 

There is a convention, almost universally observed on all sides of the House of Commons, that Members deal with personal inquiries only from their own constituents.

By convention Members intending to visit another constituency, other than on a purely private or personal matter, should inform the relevant Member. Guidance has been given from the Chair and has been set out in Rules of behaviour and courtesies in the House of Commons, issued by the Speaker and Deputy Speakers.

The need for these extra-mural visits looks unconvincing. Jupp is a PPS in transport.

But as we all know rules and conventions are not something that seem to bother modern conservatives.

Here are some recent visit examples:  

June 9 Simon Jupp MP on Twitter:

“I had a really valuable opportunity to discuss the future of pharmacies with constituent Ian Morton who owns Morton’s Pharmacy in #Axminster today. I will continue to work with local pharmacies as they are offered additional government funding to help free up GP appointments.”

Yesterday, 30 June he tweeted:

“We all hate dodgy Wi-Fi! Fast & reliable internet is vital for everyday life & local businesses. I met with @Wildanet in #Axminster to discuss their roll-out of full-fibre broadband in the town. I’m working with them to put forward #EastDevon areas without proper broadband. 

Does someone need to raise a red card?