Julian Brazier has welcomed the Government work programme initiative as our current system of benefits is stopping people from entering the workplace.
The outlook for Britain is difficult this year and made more so by the crisis in Europe. Nevertheless we shall get through and Britain continues to be a place the financial markets trust.
I was very sorry to hear that our local comedian Dave Lee has lost his fight for life, just after he was awarded the status of Freeman of the City of Canterbury, and I want to pay tribute to this incredible and generous entertainer.
Julian Brazier, Co-Chairman of the All-Party Ports and Maritime Group, Kate Hoey, former Labour Government Minister and Lib-Dem, Sir Bob Russell, have tabled a motion calling on the Government to appoint a Minister to examine options for replacing the Royal Yacht without recourse to public funds.