Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has questioned Ministers from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) on financial support for vulnerable universal credit claimants. This took place at DWP questions on 13th May, the transcript of which is below:

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Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has welcomed the introduction of Lucy’s Law, which aims to end puppy and kitten farming.

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has lent his support to a campaign by the National Federation of Women’s Institutes (NFWI) and Friends of the Earth to dramatically reduce plastic pollution and the amount of plastic we use.

I would like to, firstly, express my disappointment at the local election results in our area and I am saddened that we have lost so many hard-working councillors.

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has welcomed the news that Caradoc Surgery is showing signs of improvement for patients, according to testimony from a recent patient.

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has joined the campaign to end visa fees for Commonwealth personnel in our Armed Forces, who are applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has attended a drop-in event at Parliament to discuss social care.

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has once again written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, to request that Beer Duty is cut in the Budget later this year.

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has welcomed the confirmation from Essex County Council that funding from the Coastal Communities Fund (CCF) will benefit the Clacton constituency.

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has questioned Ministers from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) on the attractiveness of the UK as a visitor destination.

This took place at DCMS questions on 11th April, the transcript of which is below: