Despite reports that the situation is hopeless and that the Lambert has been sold to a third party, I am still working to keep the former hospital in public hands and put to good community use.

Energy minister, Claire Perry MP, has promised to work with the shale gas industry to find an industry-led solution to any long-term risk which might arise from shale gas operations.

In today’s debate on the use of surgical mesh, I was privileged to represent one of my constituents who has suffered years of agony following a vaginal mesh procedure for a relatively minor condition.

I have been keeping up the pressure on Fishing Minister, George Eustice, to intervene to stop the Environment Agency going ahead with its proposals to halt the fishing season during the months of July and August.

Today I attended a Westminster Hall debate to discuss the plight of fly-tipping which is a scourge on our beautiful countryside.

There can be no more difficult decision for any Prime Minister to make than to commit our forces to combat.

The preferred route for a dual carriageway for the A64 will be announced next summer after a six weeks consultation period starting in September 2018.

Today I met a group of farmers in Thirsk and promised to take up their concerns with the Minister. The farmers made it clear that they have ongoing worries about the efficiency of the Rural Payment Agency (RPA).

Today is World Parkinson’s Day and I am very happy to help raise awareness of this difficult disease. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the challenges people with Parkinson’s face.

Today I had an urgent meeting with the Forestry Commission after it told local volunteers who want to be allowed to continue to look after Britain’s largest white horse at Kilburn in North Yorkshire that they may not be able to maintain the famous landmark because of health and safety reasons.