Parliamentary sketch – Fruitcakes to the fore
Have the loonies finally taken over the asylum? We’ll find out in the coming days… I am asked what I think about the re-election of a Cornwall Councillor who, apparently, holds the view that disabled children should be “put down”? Of course, it is possible that many of those who voted for him weren’t aware [...]
“We need swift action to stop more seabird strandings” – George
The MP for the West Cornwall and Isles of Scilly constituency of St Ives, Andrew George, is calling on Government Ministers to help speed up the response to the problem of recent seabird strandings which are thought to have been caused by ships discharging polyisobutene (PIBs) in the English Channel. Mr George has already raised [...]
Health Ministers must support safe staffing
Liberal Democrat Health Select Committee member, Andrew George, will meet Health Minister, Dr Dan Poulter MP, tomorrow (Tuesday 14th May) to urge the Government to support the campaign for clear guidance on safe registered nurse staffing levels on hospital wards. Mr George will be joined by Professor Elizabeth Robb, the Chief Executive of the Florence [...]
MP calls for better protection for local fishermen
West Cornwall MP, Andrew George, is urging Ministers to ensure that local fishermen are protected from having their fishing gear damaged by large vessels. A number of fishermen have contacted Mr George to protest in the strongest terms that their gear is being damaged or lost and is costing them thousands of pounds. One local [...]
Parliamentary sketch – Cornwall: Consensus is better than conflict
The People of Cornwall have spoken. As the dust settles from the local election it is clear that voters have opted for everyone, and no-one. No party has the right to claim victory or entitlement. The largest group, the Liberal Democrats, have fewer than 30% of the Councillors. “Independents” not far behind. So, Cornwall has [...]
Parliamentary sketch – ….never lead the nation wrongly
The House of Commons commences each day with a prayer. It includes the lines: “…may they never lead the nation wrongly through love of power, desire to please, or unworthy ideals…but laying aside all private interests and prejudices keep in mind their responsibility to seek to improve the condition of all mankind; so may your [...]
PM shouldn’t be so shy about his visit
The MP for the West Cornwall and Isles of Scilly constituency of St Ives, Andrew George, has told the Prime Minister, David Cameron, that he “shouldn’t be shy” about involving the local MP when he is coming to the area. Mr George had written to the Prime Minister to request a visit so that the [...]
Local MP backs pharmacy’s role in increasing quality of patient care
Andrew George MP visited a Hayle pharmacy this week to give his support to pharmacists and call attention to the NHS services available from pharmacies. Neil Cameron, the pharmacist at Boots in Hayle, gave the local MP a guided tour and demonstrated the range of health services available including a Minor Ailments Scheme, medicines waste [...]
Parliamentary sketch – Running to keep spinning
Keeping your plates spinning rather than falling to the ground is often considered “progress” in political circles. But I can report encouraging progress on a number of fronts: Ministers have been receptive to calls for interim voluntary action at major ports to stop ships discharging pollutants which kill thousands of sea birds. I’ve approached the [...]
“We need quicker action to stop seabird strandings” – George
The MP for the West Cornwall and Isles of Scilly constituency of St Ives, Andrew George, is calling upon the International Maritime Organisation, the UK Government and UK ports, to work in concert to stop pollution incidents which are killing thousands of seabirds on our coast. Mr George has already raised questions with Ministers but, [...]