Being an MP is not just about helping Government to govern, its about giving local people a say:

• Held a Primary Headteachers' summit with School Standards Minister, David Miliband.
• Held a consultation on community policing for TARAs and parish councillors.
• Hosted a Don Valley Trade Union forum on the Employment Relations Bill.
  
• Consulted schools over proposed legislation and school governors on their role.
  
• Discussing welfare reform with disability groups.
  
• Held first consultation for Parish Councillors about RAF Finningley. Lobbied DMBC to keep parish councilors and residents fully informed and consulted.