As Chair of the All Party Parliamentary and Scientific Committee, and a former Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation I have today written to the Chancellor to stress the importance of R&D in growing the economy and tackling the big challenges we face in society.
Today, alongside Dereham South County Councillor Phillip Duigan, I met with Tracey Bleakley, CEO of NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB), to discuss the concerning proposed closure of Dereham’s Toftwood Surgery.
George Freeman speaks in the Budget Debate to emphasise the depth of the financial crisis facing the UK, particularly with regard to the structural deficit, and the importance of an innovation-driven economy as the path out of this crisis. The Government needs policies and a tax regime that retains talent and attracts innovators and investors rather than deters them as he fears this Budget will do. Finally George raises concerns about the Budget's impact on small businesses and agriculture in rural areas such as Mid Norfolk.
George Freeman speaks in a debate on SEND provision in the East of England, highlighting the impact of the recent surge in demand which is overwhelming schools in mid-Norfolk and the need for the funding formula to properly account for rural costs.
One of the joys of my weekly constituency visits is getting to meet inspirational people – which is why it is such a delight for me to spotlight ‘Hannah Art’, the wonderful business set up by fourteen year old Hannah Fewell, whom I recently met at Banham Zoo’s brilliant ‘Christmas Enterprise Festival’.
Are you an upcoming school leaver, someone in search of a job, or even someone just looking for a new exciting career or opportunity?
Are you a local business interested in speaking to LOCAL people about opportunities in their area.
Then Wayland Chamber of Commerce want to hear from YOU!
Looking to get back into work or change your career?
The Norwich Jobs Fair will be taking place between 10am-1pm on Wednesday 13th July at the Forum in the Norwich.
No registration is required. You can just turn up and talk to companies from various sectors and industries. It is completely free to come along
Looking to get back into work or change your career?
The Norwich Jobs Fair will be taking place between 10am-1pm on Wednesday 20th April at the Forum in the Norwich.
No registration is required. You can just turn up and talk to companies from various sectors and industries. It is completely free to come along