3. Covering letter to constituents
from Mr Martin Salter, December 2006
I am writing to all my constituents who have made
contact with me since I was first elected as your Member of Parliament
enclosing details of my M.P. Advice Surgeries for next year and
a copy of my ninth Annual Report. Many of you have either been
to see me, written to me on matters of local or national concern,
signed petitions or returned tear-off slips in support of various
campaigns. My constituency office has been as busy as ever and
we have now dealt with nearly 18,000 individual cases since 1997.
I am always striving to provide the best possible
service for my constituents and I would be grateful for any views
or comments you may have on my work in Parliament and Reading
West or on this year's Annual Report.
As you can see there has been a lot happening over
the last 12 months. There have been significant debates over striking
the right balance between protecting our civil liberties and giving
the police and security services the tools they need to counter
the ever present terrorist threat. At long last people seem to
be waking up to the consequences of climate change although some
of the tough measures necessary to reduce carbon emissions won't
be popular with everyone. In Parliament I have taken on a number
of new roles since my resignation as Parliamentary Private Secretary
to the Schools Minister over the Education White Paper. I am now
a member of the Home Affairs Select Committee which has a heavy
but interesting workload. Last month I was proud to see in the
Queen's Speech that the Government will be introducing legislation
to outlaw the possession of violent and extreme pornographic images
after my two and a half year campaign alongside Reading Mum, Ms
….
Finally as a mad keen Royals fan and Vice-President
of the Supporters' Trust at Reading I have to say what a pleasure
the last year has been. Long may we remain in the Premiership.
It has been my privilege to represent you in Parliament
and to be able to speak up for local people here in Reading West.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family
a very happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
December 2006
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