James Sunderland highlights the recent Home Office ban on animal testing on chemicals used for cosmetics and that the UK has a much higher bar for animal welfare in testing than the European Union.
James Sunderland calls on the Government to support all those going through the menopause, including the wider availability of hormone replacement therapy, and asks about offering paid leave to those who need time off work to attend clinics for medical support.
Following the Government statement on the Sheldon Review into the Ajax armoured fighting vehicle programme, James Sunderland highlights that having now been the focus of so much care and attention it will be an excellent platform and, when in full production, a great opportunity for export.
Speaking in a debate on the UK’s military operations around the world, James Sunderland outlines the proud record of military performance overseas over the past 30 years, but warns that the UK cannot afford to take its security for granted and calls for an increased defence budget to increase the size of the army, and improve its logistics capabilities.
James Sunderland, who is a member of the House of Commons Procedure Committee, highlights the importance of ensuring that MPs who are accused of misconduct are treated fairly and that their rights are protected. He proposed a number of reforms to the current process that are necessary to ensure that the House of Commons is a fair and just workplace.
James Sunderland raises concerns at substandard military accommodation at Sandhurst, highlights failings in the Pinnacle Service Families contract over Christmas last year and calls on the Government to use the summer period to plan ahead with the contractors to make sure the problems to not reoccur.
James Sunderland calls on the UK Government to better cement our relationships with our Overseas Territories partners for mutual benefit and to seize the opportunities available from these diverse and strategically essential members of the British family of nations.