In Parliament

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

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.

Geoffrey Cox calls for fair funding for rural health in special Parliamentary debate

18th October 2016

Speaking in a special Parliamentary debate on healthcare provision in Devon, Geoffrey Cox calls an amendment to the rural health funding formula to ensure fair funding for rural health services.

Geoffrey Cox raises concerns about the protection of legal professional privilege in the Investigatory Powers Bill

6th June 2016

During a debate on the Investigatory Powers Bill, Geoffrey Cox raises concerns about a clause that suggests that the protection of legal professional privilege of those conversing and confiding in their lawyers could be overridden in certain circumstances.

Shotgun licence renewal delays

26th April 2016

Geoffrey Cox highlights the problems facing shotgun licence holders when their licence renewals are not processed by the authorities in sufficient time.

Geoffrey Cox condemns failed EU fishing policy which has decimated the northern Devon fishing industry

11th February 2016

Geoffrey Cox speaks up for northern Devon inshore fishing fleet and condemns the illogical and failed EU fishing restrictions which are unfair and fail to address the real threat to the future viability of UK fish stocks.

Surgery Dates

Geoffrey holds regular surgeries. To book an appointment please click here or call 01822 612925.
 
2019

Saturday 2nd March
Holsworthy, Tavistock

Saturday 23rd March
Bideford, Torrington