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Aug
2019
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Welcome to my latest newsletter:
What a lot has happened since the last one, culminating in the election of a new
Prime Minister. If you'd like to know what I think of the changes and developments
then please check out my Facebook musings here [[link removed]].
You don't have to be a member of Facebook to see this page.
Additionally, here is a breakdown of the communications and casework that I have
dealt with recently. No surprises that it is Brexit dominated, but the balance
of subjects is always interesting. Nothing is off-limits and rightly so.
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Here in Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire I have:
Helped to launch a new ferry service crossing the Towy at Llanstephan. The 'Glansteffan'
(pic right) is linking the village with Ferryside for the first time in 60 years.
Viewed the plans for the Redstone junction near Narberth. It is high time this dangerous
staggered junction on the A40 was made safe. The options include flyovers and a
northern or southern route, and the public consultation is still taking place.
Taken Welsh Water to task for not making it clear that the LlysyFran Country Park
is closed. The brown sign on the main road at Slebech still needs covering up as
people are making the long trip from there only to find the facility is closed!
Enjoyed two new major local tourist attractions. The £8.5million Serendome at Bluestone
(pic left) is a stunning addition to the resort park comprising a giant undercover
playground and theatre; while at Folly Farm, near Begelly, I was particularly taken
with the wild dogs at their new Asian Adventure enclosure.
Spoken at a packed meet and greet evening at the Jabajak Vineyard and Rooms in Llanboidy.
50 local residents attended and unsurprisingly, Brexit was the main topic of
discussion.
Revisited the Australian wave power firm, Bombora(pic right), which is now employing
23 staff at their HQ in Pembroke Dock working on their prototype mWave machine.
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In Westminster:
Quizzed the makers of Fortnite about addiction of online gaming as part of the Digital,
Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee investigation into the subject
Helped launch the Summer Reading Challenge(pic left). I support this excellent scheme
each year and it aims to get children to their local library to keep up their reading
skills through the long summer holiday.
Discussed the issues surrounding mental health and gambling in a very interesting
meeting with the action group 'Gambling with Lives'.
Initiated and spoke in a second debate on the issue of 'Intimidation in Public Life',
a problem that continues to grow, not just for MPs but for all those who take
on positions in the public eye.
Welcomed Pembrokeshire farmers, Walter Simon from Pembroke and Ben Anthony from
Llanboidy(pic right), to Westminster as part of celebrations for Tesco's 100th
anniversary. Walter and Ben supply lamb and potatoes to the supermarket chain.
Listened to inspirational teenager, Jaz Strzelecki from Amroth (pic left), who came
to London to speak about her role as a Surfers Against Sewage rep and the beach
cleans she organises.
Asking Written Parliamentary Questions about the long delays that people are experiencing
in dealing with the Probate Office, as well as asking the Department for Exiting
the EU about no-deal planning.
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And finally...
These photos have been my most popular on Facebook. My stealth camera has been capturing
some great images of the wildlife of Llanmill.
For Netflix fans, you may want to watch 'The Big Hack', a new film about the Facebook/Cambridge
Analytica scandal, in which I make a brief appearance!
And last, but by no means least, I have accepted the position of "Minister for Implementation"
in the Cabinet Office. Our responsibilities are based on ensuring all aspects of
Government are ready for October 31st and beyond including all the main infrastructure
issues on which we all depend. It certainly won't be dull.
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What's coming up:
I will be holding a number of advice surgeries in the coming months. To make an
appointment please ring the office (01994 242002) or email [email protected].
Up to date information and news can be found on my website simon-hart.com
You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter @Simonhartmp
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