The UK is making significant progress in reducing the deficit and tackling the economic crisis. More people are in work than ever before, interest rates are down to a record low, and the welfare system is being reformed to make it pay to work, promoting economic and employment growth. Last week’s figures showing a return to positive growth show that we are on the right track.
Mark will be attending the opening of the Melville Watts Poppy Appeal shop in Lydney.
Mark Harper, MP for the Forest of Dean, has commented on the revised proposals for Parliamentary constituency boundaries published earlier this week.
Mark Harper, MP for the Forest of Dean, has voiced his support for the work of the Forest Inspiration Committee, which promotes local opportunities for jobs and apprenticeships here in the Forest of Dean.
Mark Harper, MP for the Forest of Dean, has backed the Government’s National Apprenticeship Service (NAS), which supports, funds and co-ordinates the delivery of Apprenticeships throughout England.
Mark Harper, MP for the Forest of Dean, has called on the people of Gloucestershire and the Forest of Dean to put forward their local nominations for The Queen’s Volunteering Awards 2012.
Mark will be opening the Four Churches Annual Fete, in Lydney.
Mark Harper, MP for the Forest of Dean, welcomes the shift of emphasis of the Five Acres Not for Sale (FANS) campaign group, and looks forward to working with them in shaping the future of the Five Acres site.
Mark Harper, MP for the Forest of Dean, has been appointed as Minister for Immigration in Her Majesty’s Government by the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. David Cameron MP.
Mark Harper, MP for the Forest of Dean, has backed the Government’s rail investment strategy.

