Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has Ministers from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on what the department is doing to recruit and retain service personnel. This took place at MoD Questions on 21st October 2019, the transcript of which is below:

Giles Watling MP:

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, joined the growing number of MPs and Peers calling on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to promote childhood literacy by cutting the illogical tax on eBooks and audiobooks in the next Budget.

Speaking ahead of Parliament sitting on 19th October 2019, Giles said:

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, is inviting everyone in the constituency to get involved in UK Parliament Week and ‘have your say’ on the issues that matter to you most.

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has welcomed the introduction of the landmark Environment Bill, which will tackle the biggest environmental priorities, and which constitutes a historic step change in the way the Government protects and enhances the natural environment.

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has pledged his support for Helen’s Law, which was introduced to Parliament on 15th October 2019.

The new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Theatre was launched yesterday (Wednesday 16th October), in Parliament.

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, met with the charity Guide Dogs at the Conservative Party conference, and discussed the challenges that blind and partially sighted people face when walking the streets, including pavement parking, street clutter, and shared spaces.

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, met with members of the Jaywick Sands Revival Club on 27th September to discuss how he can better support their important work.

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has welcomed the announcement from North East Essex CCG (NEECCG) that they will agree leadership arrangements for three local GP surgeries by December 2019.