Mark Question Transport Ministers on E-Scooter Safety Friday, 5 February, 2021 Mark submitted a written parliamentary question to ask the Transport Ministers what steps they are taking to prohibit adults from using e-scooters on the public highway while carrying (a) infants and (b) other passengers. Rachel Maclean, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport, responded as follows: It is illegal for e-scooters to be used on public roads other than as part of... ArticlesLocal News
A Fairer Deal for Shropshire's Farmers 30th November 2020 Today the Government will set out plans to deliver a better and fairer farming system in England. Outside the EU and no longer bound by its bureaucratic Common... ArticlesLocal News
Major Boost for Skilled Defence Jobs in Telford 24th November 2020 Mark has welcomed a major boost for skilled defence jobs in Telford. Defence manufacturer RBSL has been awarded a £860 million contract to make 260 new Boxer... ArticlesLocal News
Local Funding Boost for Cycling and Walking 13th November 2020 As part of the Government’s £2bn investment in active travel, Shropshire Council has received £259,500 and Telford and Wrekin Council has received £229,500 to... ArticlesLocal News
New Covid Test Site in Donnington 11th November 2020 Today a new Covid-19 test site is opening at Donnington Wood Bowling Club. This new site will make it easier for many local people to access testing and forms... ArticlesLocal News
*** IMPORTANT COVID UPDATE FOR TELFORD & WREKIN *** 29th October 2020 The Government has announced that, from 00:01am on Saturday 31 October, Telford and Wrekin will move into Tier 2 restrictions. This means that, in addition to... ArticlesLocal News
New Government Support for Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Councils 25th October 2020 *** New Government Support for Our Local Councils *** Since the start of the Covid-19 outbreak, the Government has provided an extra £20 million to Telford &... ArticlesLocal News
New Covid-19 Testing Site in The Wrekin 23rd October 2020 *** New Covid-19 Testing Site in The Wrekin *** A new Covid-19 test site is now open at Wrekin Road Car Park. I hope this site will make it easier for local... ArticlesLocal News
Mark Chairs Debate on Debt Respite Scheme 7th October 2020 Today in Parliament Mark chaired the committee on the Government's new Debt Respite Scheme rules. The scheme gives eligible people who receive professional debt... Articles
Mark Speaks In Support of Covert Human Intelligence Sources Bill 6th October 2020 Last night in the House of Commons Mark spoke in support of the Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill. Covert Human Intelligence Sources... ArticlesLocal News
