It is a great honour to speak in this debate, and I echo the comments of my hon. Friend the Member for Chelmsford (Vicky Ford), who mentioned hedgehog superhighways.

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has welcomed recent progress toward delivering the A12 widening scheme between Junctions 19 and 25, which will reduce congestion and accidents on the route.

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has Ministers from the Cabinet Office on steps being taken to strengthen the Union. This took place at Cabinet Office Questions on 23rd October 2019, the transcript of which is below:

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Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has Ministers from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) on what the department is doing to enable more women to establish businesses. This took place at BEIS Questions on 22st October 2019, the transcript of which is below:

Following his previous statement on Brexit (18th October 2019), and ahead of debates on the Withdrawal Agreement Bill, Giles said:

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has questioned 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:

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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.