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Tavistock MIU

Statement from Geoffrey Cox QC MP.

“Following the notice of temporary closure of Tavistock MIU earlier this year, I urged the Trust to commit to ensuring this valuable service will reopen; I have continued to monitor the situation closely.  

Mobile connectivity

Geoffrey Cox QC, Member of Parliament for Torridge and West Devon, has welcomed today’s announcement by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, regarding plans to deliver high-quality 4G mobile coverage to 95% of the UK by 2025.

School funding

Local MP, Geoffrey Cox QC, the Government’s Attorney General, has expressed his “quiet satisfaction” at today’s announcement that Torridge and West Devon’s schools are to benefit from a massive boost in pupil funding.

Farming

Geoffrey Cox QC, Torridge and West Devon’s MP, has urged the Environment Secretary to take “every possible step” to guarantee prompt payment of local farming communities’ monies under the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS).

Countryside Alliance Awards

The annual Countryside Alliance Awards are now open to public nomination, and Geoffrey Cox QC, Member of Parliament for Torridge and West Devon, is encouraging his constituents to nominate local businesses.

Shipyard Summit

Torridge & West Devon’s MP Attorney General, Geoffrey Cox QC, has convened a high level meeting this morning at 10 Downing Street with the Government’s Taskforce dedicated to reopening Appledore Shipyard.

British shipbuilding

Geoffrey Cox QC, local MP for Torridge & West Devon has welcomed the Prime Minister’s pledge to revive the UK shipbuilding industry.

Commenting on the Prime Minister’s statement, Geoffrey Cox said:

School funding

Geoffrey Cox QC, Member of Parliament for Torridge and West Devon, has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement that a record £14 billion of funding is being put into schools, levelling up per pupil funding across the country so every child has a world class education.

Westward Ho! beach

Geoffrey Cox, Member of Parliament for Torridge and West Devon, held a summit meeting with key stakeholders on Friday, 2 August, to discuss disabled access onto the beach at Westward Ho!