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19 March 2008 : Parliamentary Question 
Geoffrey Cox asks the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what modelling her Department has undertaken on migration patterns affecting coastal towns. | more |
Local MP Meets Chief Executive of the PCT 19 March 2008 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox met the Chief Executive of the Devon Primary Care Trust, Dr. Kevin Snee, yesterday to discuss the state and future direction of health care services in Torridge and West Devon. | more |
MP meets residents over mine workings 18 March 2008 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox has assured residents of Drake Gardens in Tavistock, whose properties are affected by old mine workings, that he will "do everything in his power" to ensure that the government accepts the need to provide the money to remedy the problem. | more |
MP welcomes Post Office debate 18 March 2008 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox strongly welcomed the Conservative initiated resolution to suspend all post office closures that is to be moved and debated in the House of Commons on Wednesday. | more |
Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation 17 March 2008 : Speech 
Geoffrey Cox criticises the Budget for a lack of a coherent environmental policy. | more |
Local Authorities: Collective Worship 14 March 2008 : Parliamentary Question
Geoffrey Cox calls on the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government to issue guidance to local authorities on the saying of prayers at council meetings. | more |
MP says Budget increases burden on Torridge and West Devon families 13 March 2008 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox has expressed his dismay at the fact that Alistair Darling's Budget will yet again increase the burden of tax on hard-pressed Torridge and West Devon families and pensioners. | more |
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12 March 2008 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox attended the Tavistock Fairtrade event in the Parish Centre to celebrate "Fairtrade Fortnight" last Saturday. | more |
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11 March 2008 : Parliamentary Question 
Geoffrey Cox calls on the Government to urgently restore the excellent resettlement unit at Dartmoor prison. | more |
Local MP meets Postwatch and Royal Mail over Post Office Closures 11 March 2008 : Press Release
Geoffrey Cox is to meet Christina Baron, the regional director of Postwatch, the postal services watchdog, tomorrow to discuss the programme of post office closures in Torridge and West Devon. | more |
Article for the North Devon Journal 11 March 2008 : Article 
We are all affected by the Government's woeful failure in its penal policy. | more |
Supermarkets: Alcoholic Drinks 5 March 2008 : Parliamentary Question 
Geoffrey Cox asks the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform whether he plans to take steps to prevent supermarkets from engaging in loss-leading alcohol promotions. | more |
Local MP joins Winnie The Pig for Westminster Rally 5 March 2008 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox joined hundreds of pig farmers from across the country yesterday and veteran campaigner 'Winnie the Pig' to call for fairer prices for pig farmers. | more |
Cox unveils Tamar Valley Line plaque 4 March 2008 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox unveiled a plaque at Bere Alston Station on Sunday to commemorate 100 years of service on the Tamar Valley Line from Gunnislake to Bere Alston. | more |
Waste Disposal: Electronic Equipment 3 March 2008 : Parliamentary Question 
Geoffrey Cox asks the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for an estimate of the costs incurred by small businesses as a consequence of the WEEE regulations. | more |
Planning and Development (Okehampton) 3 March 2008 : Petition 
The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government replies to the Planning and Development in Okehampton petition. | more |
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28 February 2008 : Parliamentary Question 
Geoffrey Cox asks the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs about the costs of the destruction of animals identified as having contracted bovine tuberculosis in 2007. | more |
Article for North Devon Journal 26 February 2008 : Article
Next week, the House of Commons will vote on an amendment, moved by the Conservatives, to permit people to have a say on the new EU Treaty. | more |
Torridge and West Devon MP Urges "Give People a Say on EU Treaty" 25 February 2008 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox has voiced his strong support for the "I Want a Referendum Campaign" on the EU Lisbon Treaty. | more |
MP exhorts local residents to prepare for post office battle 20 February 2008 : Press Release
Geoffrey Cox has written to the Post Office unit that is carrying out a review to identify sub-post office branches in Devon for closure, urging them to take into account the scarcity of public transport in many parts of Torridge and West Devon. | more |
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18 February 2008 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox has expressed concern about official figures which have revealed that not only are a growing number of under-age drinkers being admitted to hospital, but also that the laws against under-age drinking are not enforced. | more |
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18 February 2008 : Parliamentary Question 
In a written quesiton, Geoffrey Cox asks the Home Secretary about average times for CRB checks. | more |
Article for North Devon Journal 12 February 2008 : Article 
The Government's obsession with the monitoring and surveillance of our private lives appears to have been further demonstrated by the news that it has concluded a confidential deal with Rightmove Ltd. | more |
Geoffrey Cox to discuss community rail developer's plans for reopened rail link 5 February 2008 : Press Release
Geoffrey Cox is to meet the managing director of the Kilbride Community Rail Group, Peter Frost, in Tavistock on Friday to discuss the Group's proposals to rebuild the Tavistock to Bere Alston railway line. | more |
Geoffrey Cox to hold discussions with North Devon College Principal 5 February 2008 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox will hold discussions with David Dodd, Principal of North Devon College, on Friday to review the potential benefits for Torridge and Bideford of the proposed £100 million redevelopment. | more |
MP to discuss parliamentary democracy with Tavistock College students 5 February 2008 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox will visit Tavistock College this Friday to discuss parliamentary democracy with students. | more |
MP's Speech Prompts New Mental Health Resource for Tavistock 30 January 2008 : Press Release
A speech made by Geoffrey Cox has inspired a former local man to launch an initiative to create a new resource in the town for those with mental health problems and learning disabilities. | more |
Article for the North Devon Journal 29 January 2008 : Article
Two recent events have prompted me to reflect on what is the proper place of religion in democratic assemblies. | more |
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23 January 2008 : Parliamentary Question 
Geoffrey Cox asks the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government for an update on progress in establishing a cross-departmental working group to examine coastal towns. | more |
MP to Meet Local Police Over Pay 22 January 2008 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox is to meet a deputation of local police officers at Westminster on Wednesday to discuss the government's failure to honour the independent tribunal's police pay award for this year. | more |
MP campaigns for the Kathleen & May to stay in Bideford 22 January 2008 : Press Release
Geoffrey Cox will receive a petition from the Friends of the Kathleen & May this Saturday. | more |
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22 January 2008 : Parliamentary Question 
Geoffrey Cox asks the Secretary of State for Transport about the provision of extra funding to cover the costs of the new national bus concessionary fares scheme. | more |
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16 January 2008 : Parliamentary Question
Geoffrey Cox asks the Secretary of State for Transport where she expects the travel concession authorities to be able to make Gershon efficiency savings. | more |
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16 January 2008 : Press Release
Geoffrey Cox sponsored a meeting between the NFU and South West MPs at Westminster on Tuesday. | more |
Cox to press Government on Coastal Towns 16 January 2008 : Press Release
Geoffrey Cox has tabled questions in the House of Commons urging the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government to make good the Government's pledges to help coastal communities. | more |
Article for the North Devon Journal 15 January 2008 : Article
The police pay formula was established in the 1970s. | more |
MP supports Northcott Theatre, 11 January 2008 : Press Release
Geoffrey Cox has expressed his support Exeter's Northcott Theatre and has written to the Arts Council South West urging it to reconsider the proposed withdrawal of funding. | more |
Cox Demands Answers on "serious deficiencies" of National Bus Pass Scheme 11 January 2008 : Press Release
Geoffrey Cox has raised the very real prospect that Devon residents will lose out because of the Government's National Bus Pass Scheme in parliament. | more |
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8 January 2008 : Press Release
Geoffrey Cox is writing to local retail businesses to ask them for their views on how to support the region's small independent retailers. | more |
Christmas Tour - MP thanks "those who look after the vulnerable and sick" 30 December 2007 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox dropped in to Bideford, Holsworthy and Great Torrington Community Hospitals on Christmas Eve as part of his Christmas Tour. | more |
MP takes up fight on bus passes 20 December 2007 : Press Release
Geoffrey Cox has urged the government to take action to enable pensioners and the disabled in Devon to travel before 9.30AM using their concessionary bus passes. | more |
MP to Address Delegates at Local MENCAP Conference 11 December 2007 : Press Release
Geoffrey Cox will deliver the keynote speech at a MENCAP conference on learning disabilities in Exeter this Friday. | more |
Article for North Devon Journal 11 December 2007 : Article
This Christmas, spare a thought for the small high street shop. | more |
Cox questions EAGA representatives 10 December 2007 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox met representatives of Eaga, the Newcastle based company that administers the Warm Front Scheme for the government. | more |
Geoffrey Cox attacks poor leadership at DEFRA 6 December 2007 : Press Release 
In a powerful indictment of Defra's performance Geoffrey Cox laid the blame squarely on a failure of political leadership by successive secretaries of state. | more |
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Debate 4 December 2007 : Speech
During a House of Commons debate about DEFRA, Geoffrey Cox criticises the Department's political leadership and its handling of a range of issues affecting farming and rural communities. | more |
MP Visits Appledore Ship Building Company 3 December 2007 : Press Release
Geoffrey Cox visited local boat and ship building company, Seawind (Barclay Curle) in Appledore last Friday. | more |
Planning and Development (Okehampton) Petition 28 November 2007 : Parliamentary Debate
Geoffrey Cox presents the petition against development in Okehampton without the necessary investment in local infrastructure. | more |
Geoffrey Cox MP opens Holsworthy Market Winter Fair 26 November 2007 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox congratulated the Winter Fair Committee on organising a successful event and paid tribute to the quality of the livestock entries in opening the Fair last Thursday. | more |
MP visits Holsworthy Community College 26 November 2007 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox visited Holsworthy Community College last Thursday. | more |