In Parliament

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

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.

In a rousing speech, Geoffrey Cox tells MPs that he will be campaigning to leave the EU

4th February 2016

Geoffrey Cox tells MPs that the EU renegotiation proposals do not adequately address the concerns of the British people and that it is time for a rebirth of our country to give us the full independence and full freedom to set our commercial policies, to give a lead to the international community in foreign policy and  to set our own defence policy in our own best interests.

Geoffrey Cox calls for simple payment scheme for people affected by the infected blood tragedy

21st January 2016

Geoffrey Cox welcomes moves to get justice for people who received contaminated blood products from the NHS and calls for the final payment scheme to be simple, comprehensive, predictable and consistent.

Geoffrey Cox: British Bill of Rights could be compatible with European convention on human rights

30th June 2015

Speaking in a debate on the future of the Human Rights Act 1998, Geoffrey Cox dispels the suggestion that it would not be possibly to have a British Bill of Rights alongside adherence to the European convention on human rights.

Geoffrey Cox: EU referendum purdah period should be made clear by law

16th June 2015

Speaking in the debate on the European Union Referendum Bill, Geoffrey Cox seeks to allay concerns about the purdah period highlighting that safeguards relating to the purdah period will be in the Bill and made clear by statute.

Geoffrey Cox backs calls for cut in VAT to help Devon tourist industry

17th March 2015

Geoffrey Cox backs calls for a reduction in the VAT rate for visitor attractions and accommodation in the tourist industry, to bring our country into line with competitor destinations in the European Union.

Geoffrey Cox backs changes to Parliamentary Standing Orders

17th March 2015

Geoffrey Cox backs changes to Parliamentary Standing Orders as proposed by the Committee on Standards of which he is a member.

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