Robert said, "I am pleased by Jeremy Hunt's assurances that the DHSC review into the IT failure over breast cancer screenings will ensure that this issue isn't present in other critical systems - I look forward to the results of the inquiry."
Robert said, "To leave the European Union but to remain in the customs union would be the worst of all worlds. It would mean surrendering, subject to whatever agreement is subsequently reached, 100% of our trade policy to Brussels and having zero say on that policy.
Emergency Workers face abuse and assaults whilst carrying out their job, and Robert is keen to support putting more protections in place to ensure their safety. Indeed, later in this debate Robert states the shocking statistic that in Oxfordshire in 2015 there with 800 assaults on NHS staff, b
Robert questioned the Secretary of State for Defence, Gavin Williamson, about the modernising defence review and pressing the case for the consideration of national partners to be included in this.
Read this debate in full here.
Robert Courts held a debate on upgrades to the Cotswold line pressing for much needed improvements to our railways. You can watch Robert's closing remarks in the video clip or read the whole debate here.
Robert was delighted to brandish his very own Little Red Book in the Digital Taxation debate in Parliament yesterday - the WOBA leaflet!
The West Oxfordshire Business Awards - WOBA celebrate the very best of West Oxfordshire and Robert wanted to say a massive congratulations to all o
Robert said, "After the Prime Minister's robust statement on Russia yesterday I asked her to join me in paying tribute to Sergeant Nick Bailey, who bravely came to the aid of the Skripals following the nerve agent attack in Salisbury."
Robert was pleased join this debate on electric shock collars with Ross Thompson MP. Their use is barbaric and ineffective due to the complexity of canine behaviour.
Robert is glad that the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government are reforming the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) to help build homes in the right places, at the right price and in keeping with their surrounds.