In Parliament

Geoffrey’s political interests include agriculture, education, defence, legal and constitutional issues.

The future of upland farming post-Brexit

26th June 2018

Speaking in a debate on the future of upland farming after the UK leaves the EU, Geoffrey Cox raises concerns of Dartmoor farmers that they need to be involved and consulted in designing future policies. He also praises the work of the Dartmoor Farming Futures initiative which has united farmers throughout the Dartmoor area in designing outcomes, including livestock numbers, and turning out and taking off dates.

Geoffrey Cox intervenes during debates on the sixth day of the EU Withdrawal Bill

12th December 2017

Geoffrey Cox QC MP intervenes during a discussion on an amendment which seeks to limit the conditions in which ministers can use the so-called “Henry VIII” powers to make the case that this clause would more likely encourage resort to the courts than deter it.

Geoffrey Cox intervenes during the fifth day of debate on the EU Withdrawal Bill

6th December 2017

Geoffrey Cox debates the need to introduce a new clause to protect the principles of the Northern Ireland Good Friday agreement as the protections already in place in the Northern Ireland Act will remain and any new laws introduced into the Brexit Bill would create significant legal uncertainty.

EU Withdrawal Bill and the Charter of Fundamental Rights

21st November 2017

Geoffrey Cox tells MPs that as long as human rights are protected in this country, it is not necessary to incorporate the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights into the EU Withdrawal Bill.

Geoffrey Cox puts the constitutional implications of the EU Withdrawal Bill to the House

15th November 2017

Geoffrey Cox speaks in the House of Commons on the provisions to preserve the European Union's laws at the time of Britain's exit from the EU.

EU Withdrawal Bill: Geoffrey Cox QC MP debates EU exit date

14th November 2017

Geoffrey Cox speaks in the House of Commons on the first day of the historic EU Withdrawal Bill debate.

Geoffrey Cox highlights our obligations to do more for unaccompanied children arriving in Greece and Italy

23rd February 2017

Geoffrey Cox calls on the Government to do more for unaccompanied children arriving in Greece and Italy and make practical and effective our obligations under international law.

Independent Press Standards Organisation

10th January 2017

Geoffrey Cox emphasises independence of IPSO as chairman is respected judge Sir Alan Moses.  

Geoffrey Cox raises local dairy farmers’ concerns with Farming Minister

24th November 2016

Geoffrey Cox calls on the Government to consider the impact on dairy farmers’ ability to sell their calves if it goes ahead with its proposal to withdraw operating licences for approved finishing units with grazing in culling areas.

Agriculture and Fishing Debate

20th October 2016

Speaking in a Parliamentary debate on agriculture and fishing in the south-west, Geoffrey Cox calls on the Government to ensure that new post-Brexit domestic agriculture policy include the concept of food security and that the Government promote and market British agriculture. On fishing, Mr Cox called for any new policy to be based on local, sustainable fishing fleets that support coastal communities.

Surgery Dates

Geoffrey holds regular surgeries. To book an appointment please click here or call 01822 612925.
 
Saturday 28th July
Bideford, Torrington
 
Saturday 8th September
Holsworthy, Tavistock