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Article for North Devon Journal 24 July 2007 : Article 
The House of Commons European Scrutiny Committee is made up of MPs of all parties. | more |
Local MP condemns "anxious wait" for Rural Post Offices 23 July 2007 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox has criticised the Post Office's timetable for consultation on the proposed cuts to the local post office network and condemned the prolonged period of time it will now take to reach a conclusion. | more |
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18 July 2007 : Parliamentary Question 
In a written question to the Secretary of State for Health, Geoffrey Cox asks what guidance has been issued on the treatment of individuals with medical conditions adversely affected by the use of energy saving lightbulbs. | more |
MP warns against false optimism of Rowntree report on wages 18 July 2007 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox has broadly welcomed a report by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, showing that the South West has one the fastest rates of wage increases in the UK. | more |
MP condemns legal aid "advice deserts" 13 July 2007 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox made a powerful appeal in the House of Commons yesterday to the Government to "think again" for proposals for legal aid that would see legal aid solicitors in some rural areas wiped out. | more |
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12 July 2007 : Speech 
Geoffrey Cox calls on the Government to reject legal aid reforms recommended in the Carter Report to take into consideration the impact on clients in rural areas who face having to travel long distances to find a legal aid lawyer if local firms close. | more |
Driving Offences: Prosecutions 11 July 2007 : Parliamentary Question 
In a written question to the Secretary of State for Justice, Geoffrey Cox asks how many driving offence prosecutions were abandoned as a result of statutory time limited being missed. | more |
Cox joins celebrations at Bideford Youth Council exhibition 10 July 2007 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox formally opened the Celebration of Youth event held last Sunday by the Bideford Youth Council in Victoria Park to showcase the services offered by local youth organisations. | more |
Cox launches petition for Okehampton 10 July 2007 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox and Mel Stride, Conservative Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for the new Central Devon constituency, have launched a parliamentary petition to gather local opinion on housing development in Okehampton. | more |
MP to visit Tavistock Community Hospital 10 July 2007 : Press Release
Geoffrey Cox will visit Tavistock Community Hospital on 13th July. | more |
Article for North Devon Journal 10 July 2007 : Article 
Gordon Brown has announced in a fanfare of publicity that he wishes to see, subject to House of Commons approval, regional select committees to match the recent appointment of regional ministers. | more |
Cox criticises omissions from Climate Change Bill 5 July 2007 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox has urged the Government to take account of the recommendations by the cross-party Environment Select Committee of the House of Commons, which published its review of the draft Climate Change Bill this week. | more |
MP urges vigilance towards Wheelers Cross turbines 2 July 2007 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox was at Sutcombe Parish Hall last Friday to attend a presentation about Coronation Power's plans for six giant wind turbines at Wheelers Cross. | more |
Article for North Devon Journal 26 June 2007 : Article 
Gordon Brown has announced that he will make affordable housing a national crusade. | more |
MP urges Kelly to think again about Exeter unitary status 25 June 2007 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox has urged Ruth Kelly to think again about fast tracking Exeter City Council's bid to become a unitary authority after a High Court judgement has thrown similar plans in Shropshire into chaos. | more |
MP praises Torridge housing services progress 25 June 2007 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox spent last Friday morning with the Housing Department at Torridge District Council to discuss with staff Torridge's housing and homelessness problems and the transfer of the Council's housing stock to Tarka Housing. | more |
MP rebukes Chairman of Independent Scientific Group on cattle TB for "loss of objectivity" 19 June 2007 : Press Release
Geoffrey Cox launched a scathing attack on the ISG's final report on cattle TB describing the Chairman of the Group as having lost his objectivity. | more |
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15 June 2007 : Parliamentary Question 
In a series of written questions to the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, Geoffrey Cox asks about the production of the Hayes McKenzie report "The measurement of Low Frequency Noise at three UK wind farms" | more |
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13 June 2007 : Speech 
Geoffrey Cox raises concerns that the introduction of civil serious crime prevention orders will not be subject to the same burden of proof as required in criminal courts and in effect bypass fundamental safeguards of admissibility of evidence. | more |
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13 June 2007 : Parliamentary Question 
In a series of written questions to the Health Secretary, Geoffrey Cox asks about hospital transport services and the Hospital Travel Costs scheme. | more |
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12 June 2007 : Parliamentary Question
In a written question to the Secretary of State for Health, Geoffrey Cox asks about medical conditions which can be exacerbated by light emitted from energy saving light bulbs. | more |
Environmental Stewardship Scheme 12 June 2007 : Parliamentary Question 
Geoffrey Cox asks the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs about the numbers of applications for the higher level stewardship scheme. | more |
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12 June 2007 : Parliamentary Question 
In a written question to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Geoffrey Cox asks about the compatibility of his Department's proposals on the coexistence of GM, conventional and organic crops with European law. | more |
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12 June 2007 : Parliamentary Question 
In a written quesiton to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Geoffrey Cox asks what percentage of claimants for the single farm payment scheme have been paid. | more |
Article for North Devon Journal 12 June 2007 : Article
The Devon Primary Care Trust recently announced the complete withdrawal of the subsidised Voluntary Hospital Car Service in terms strongly reminiscent of George Orwell's 1984 or the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. | more |
Cox tackles rising water rates with South West Water boss 11 June 2007 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox held a meeting with Chris Loughlin, the Chief Executive of South West Water, to discuss ongoing concerns about high water bills. | more |
Cox plays sterling innings for the Plough! 11 June 2007 : Press Release 
A dazzling array of cricketing talent assembled last Saturday in Weare Gifford... | more |
Cox plays sterling innings for the Plough! 11 June 2007 : Photo 
Geoffrey Cox MP with both teams at a charity cricket match to raise funds for the Plough in Torrington. | more |
Cox plays sterling innings for the Plough! 11 June 2007 : Photo 
Geoffrey Cox MP with Radio Lantern DJs at a charity cricket match to raise funds for the Plough in Torrington. | more |
Cox plays sterling innings for the Plough! 11 June 2007 : Photo 
Geoffrey Cox facing up at a charity cricket match to raise funds for the Plough in Torrington. | more |
Cox plays sterling innings for the Plough! 11 June 2007 : Photo 
Geoffrey Cox about to strike an elegant off drive! | more |
MP demands answers over changes to patient hospital transport charges 8 June 2007 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox has tabled a series of questions in Parliament today about the impact of changes to the patient hospital transport scheme on the patients who use it and the volunteers who operate the scheme. | more |
Geoffrey Cox supports Volunteers' Week 1 June 2007 : Press Release 
At the start of this years Volunteers' Week, Geoffrey Cox has applauded all those who give up their free time to assist others. | more |
Cox - Miliband "failing to get a grip on Defra" 30 May 2007 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox today expressed his disappointment that David Miliband has been unable to establish a grip on issues of vital importance to livestock farmers in the South West such as the RPA and Bovine TB. | more |
Article for North Devon Journal 29 May 2007 : Article
Last week, David Miliband, the Secretary of State for Defra appeared to give evidence before the Defra Select Committee of the House of Commons of which I am a member. | more |
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24 May 2007 : Parliamentary Question
Geoffrey Cox asks about the impact of the provisions of sections 100 to 103 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 | more |
Cox challenges Minister on renewable energy 22 May 2007 : Press Release
Geoffrey Cox MP has brought pressure to bear on the Government to lighten regulations that would allow farmers to use waste produced by anaerobic digestion. | more |
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22 May 2007 : Parliamentary Debate
Geoffrey Cox raises concerns about the effects of some European legislation on small dairy farmers. | more |
Environmental Stewardship Scheme 22 May 2007 : Parliamentary Question
In a series of written questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Geoffrey Cox asks about applications made to the Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) scheme. | more |
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21 May 2007 : Parliamentary Question 
In a written question to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Geoffrey Cox asks about the impact of rules governing exemptions to the Waste Management Regs on the development of biogas facilities. | more |
MP praises Army Cadet Force training 21 May 2007 : Press Release
Geoffrey Cox joined members of the County's Army Cadet Force on a training weekend at Fremington Camp. | more |
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18 May 2007 : Parliamentary Question
In a series of written questions to the Trade and Industry Secretary, Geoffrey Cox asks about the health effects of low frequency noise from wind turbines. | more |
MP urges West Devon residents to speak up for JobCentre Plus offices 17 May 2007 : Press Release
Geoffrey Cox has voiced concern at a Government proposal to close two JobCentre Plus offices in West Devon. | more |
Cox castigates Government over revised rural Post Office access proposals 17 May 2007 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox today criticised the Government as it published its delayed response to its public consultation on the future of the rural Post Office network. | more |
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17 May 2007 : Parliamentary Debate
During a debate about proposals to close up to 2,500 post offices, Geoffrey Cox asks if weight will be given to public transport availability when deciding which post offices to close. | more |
MP condemns latest Government "betrayal of the Countryside" 15 May 2007 : Press Release
Geoffrey Cox, has called on the Government to do more to protect the region's unique landscape. | more |
MP calls for wind farm buffer zones to protect rural communities 15 May 2007 : Press Release
Geoffrey Cox questions the Government's policy on wind energy. | more |
Article for North Devon Journal 15 May 2007 : Article 
On the day the Prime Minister announced his resignation, a journalist telephoned me. "What" she asked, "would be your summary of Blair's legacy both to the people of your constituency and the country?" | more |
Local initiatives championed as Cox hits out at Government mental health failings 9 May 2007 : Press Release
Geoffrey Cox yesterday brought the work of local mental health and learning disability charities to national attention as he attacked the Government's inadequate provision of support services in the South West. | more |
Cox welcomes local election results 8 May 2007 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox has welcomed the results of last week's local elections and has congratulated all those, successful and unsuccessful, who took part. | more |