Westminster Hall debate on government support for businesses in rural areas

Damian spoke in the Westminster Hall debate on rural businesses.  He highlighted a number of key issues for East Hampshire: 

Digital connectivity

Access to banking

Training

Transport to work (particularly for those undertaking vocational courses)

Alternatives to the Family Farm Tax

Supporting growth sections e.g. wine and agri-tourism

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Rural issues in East Hampshire

Farming remains an important part of life here in East Hampshire, both in terms of the local economy but also the contribution to local communities.

Parliamentary activity

Damian was first elected as the Conservative Member of Parliament for East Hampshire in May 2010. He was re-elected to this position in May 2015, 2017 and again in December 2019.

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