David Amess

 David Amess MP heard the latest from the Government on how it plans to protect our precious but dwindling rivers and water supplies at a key Parliamentary meeting yesterday. Experts from the Game and Wildlife Conservative Trust (GWCT) and the Salmon and Trout Association (S&TA) will highlight the pressing problem facing our aquatic habits.

 David Amess ushered in the Year of the Dragon with a bang at glitzy reception aimed at promoting Hong Kong. Treated to stunning performances from piano prodigy Aristo Sham and violinist Sebastian See-Schierenberg, as well as the more traditional Chinese Dragon, the well attended evening carried a constant theme of ‘East Meets West’.

After meeting with Mr John Metcalf, Action Aid’s regional campaign director for Southend, David Amess MP is pleased to announce his support for Action Aid’s campaign to reduce tax evasion by multinational corporations and the Tax and Financial Transparency Bill.

  David Amess MP has pledged his support for Fair Havens Hospice in their quest to find a new location. With a mere capacity of ten rooms, the current hospice as it stands is not nearly big enough to cope with the increasing demand that it is facing, meaning potential beneficiaries are turned away. The current site is also becoming increasingly outdated and impractical.

 David Amess MP returned to see the fruits of his work yesterday, as he was treated to a tour of the Olympic Park in Stratford. Mr Amess, who chaired the Olympic Games Bill, saw firsthand how work was progressing in the final push before the games arrive in July. Having visited the Park once before last year, he was delighted to learn that construction was due to be completed on time and on budget, and was impressed by such venues as the velodrome and the stadium itself.  

 David Amess MP last night lent his support to ‘Arts in Parliament’, a contribution to the Cultural Olympiad by the current Parliament. Seen as a key part of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, ‘Arts in Parliament’ aims to work with professional artists and organisations to present a unique programme of performances and events inspired by the values of the 2012 Games.

 David Amess MP heard how the United Chiropractic Association is aiming to break through the ‘back’ stereotype by offering a more general contribution to the health and well being of the nation. The Association supports a vision of a vitalisitic model of health, providing distinct elements based on the science, art and philosophy of the chiropractic profession.

 David Amess MP had the chance to discuss consumer issues facing his constituents at drop in session help by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) yesterday. Among other things, he was able to raise his concerns about the monopolisation of Britain’s High Streets, the price of petrol and diesel and veterinary fees.

 On 21st and 22nd April 2012, Leigh Town Councillor David Stanley (piano) and fellow musician Liam Ambrose (drums) will attempt a remarkable feat of musical endurance in aid of the unique Southend Mencap Music School.

 Southend West MP, David Amess, attended a parliamentary reception in the House of Commons, organised by Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity, for the launch of their new report, Preventing Babies’ Deaths: what needs to be done.