As reported in the Cornishman, I received a petition regarding the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). Supporters say this is a free trade and investment treaty. Objectors say it will risk public services as it appears that overseas private companies could sue governments if policy changes threaten their trade. The greatest concern is that TTIP appears to be being negotiated in a less-than-transparent way. I assured those that met me to hand over their petition that I will look into this further and discuss with fellow backbenchers what can be done to bring greater clarity to the debate.
I welcomed college student Primrose Brechtmann to my team on a work experience placement as part of her 2nd year at Penwith College. I have asked Primrose to focus her efforts on the problem of fuel poverty in the constituency and our renewable energy sector. These are 'hot' topics at the moment and Primrose will be a great help as we seek to understand the challenge better. We must address the problem of fuel poverty. Quite simply, if we do we can improve people's health and quality of life, reduce energy consumption and reduce admissions to hospital.
The election of the new Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner takes place in May 2016. You have the opportunity of taking part in the selection of the Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner Candidate if you are registered to vote in the Devon and Cornwall Police Authority area. Just register to attend a primary meeting and vote for the candidate most suited for the job. These primary meetings take place as follows: the evening of 30th October in mid Cornwall and on the morning of 31st October in the Exeter area. Full details will be sent to those who register to attend. To register, for the mid Cornwall meeting email [email protected] and for the Exeter area meeting email [email protected] Or phone: 01626 331795 between 9am and 5 pm. Please apply by 6pm on Thursday 29th October. To find out more about my parliamentary and constituency activities please visit derekthomas.org or follow me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/derekthomas.org
I welcomed college student Primrose Brechtmann to my team on a work experience placement as part of her 2nd year at Penwith College. I have asked Primrose to focus her efforts on the problem of fuel poverty in the constituency and our renewable energy sector. These are 'hot' topics at the moment and Primrose will be a great help as we seek to understand the challenge better. We must address the problem of fuel poverty. Quite simply, if we do we can improve people's health and quality of life, reduce energy consumption and reduce admissions to hospital.
The election of the new Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner takes place in May 2016. You have the opportunity of taking part in the selection of the Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner Candidate if you are registered to vote in the Devon and Cornwall Police Authority area. Just register to attend a primary meeting and vote for the candidate most suited for the job. These primary meetings take place as follows: the evening of 30th October in mid Cornwall and on the morning of 31st October in the Exeter area. Full details will be sent to those who register to attend. To register, for the mid Cornwall meeting email [email protected] and for the Exeter area meeting email [email protected] Or phone: 01626 331795 between 9am and 5 pm. Please apply by 6pm on Thursday 29th October. To find out more about my parliamentary and constituency activities please visit derekthomas.org or follow me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/derekthomas.org