Peter Aldous broadly supports the Bill which will provide urgent assistance to hard-pressed families and businesses, but highlights the importance of avoiding any unintended negative consequences for key objectives such as energy security, the transition to net zero and the full deployment of renewables and low-carbon forms of energy production, which are bringing local economic benefits.

Peter Aldous speaks in support in a debate on the potential merits of establishing a dental training college in East Anglia in the long term, and outlines the immediate action needed from the Government to address the current crisis in NHS dentistry in East Anglia.

Peter Aldous welcomes news that work has started on a new NHS dental contract and seeks a commitment from the Government to root and branch reform to NHS dentistry, including fair funding, a strategic long-term approach to recruitment and retention, a proper prevention policy and transparent and full local accountability.

Peter Aldous highlights the need for local food infrastructure investment all along the supply chain to bring about a sea change in how we produce, sell eat, and celebrate our food which will build self-sufficiency, embed long-term resilience and enhance community pride.