Friend's Provident, Odstock Medical Ltd and Sarum Academy

Since recess was called I have been spending most of my time in the constituency and today was no different. I spent the morning at Friend's Provident, discussing their plans for the future and as one of the city's main employers it was well worth finding out more about the issues facing their business. I was pleased to hear they are doing well and the Salisbury office seems to be very much part of their long term plans.

I then went on to the Salisbury District Hospital to visit Odstock Medical Ltd. I  was used as a dummy to show the procedures they carry out to assist MS sufferers. It was great to be involved and gave me a greater understanding of what goes on. As ever, I feel the vital work of developing new devices is critical. A letter to the Dept for Business will be sent to try and iron out some issues the management are facing. I also met with a number of constituents about Equitable Life, a problem that many people in the constituency are facing. I will continue to fight for the right amount of compensation and make representations on their behalf.

Sarum Academy was next port of call, with an introduction to their new principal, Ruth Johnson, giving me a tour. I look forward to seeing which direction she takes the school and wish the school, Ruth and the staff all the best for the future. A letter and another conversation with Michael Gove to reinforce the need for proper funding to replace the failing buildings will be a priority. From there I went on to the South Newton & Stoford Parish Council meeting to hear ongoing concerns about the A36 - more work to try and persuade the Highways Agency that more needs to be done will be my challenge next week.

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