I met with Chief Inspector Chris Hardy this week to discuss policing matters.

I was pleased to learn three prolific thieves have recently been arrested following a spate of thefts in Lytham, Ansdell, Fairhaven and St Annes.

Fylde MP Mark Menzies has given his backing to BAE Systems’ white paper which sets out six guidelines to develop more skills in the UK workforce.

Fylde MP Mark Menzies has welcomed the Government’s Tourism Sector Deal – but says more could still be done to help coastal towns reliant on the visitor economy.

Mark Menzies paid tribute to the impact British designers, builders and pilots of the Hawk aircraft have had on the UK’s aerospace industry.

I hosted BAE System’s annual reception in Parliament at which its CEO Charles Woodburn, and the Minister for Defence Procurement Stuart Andrew, spoke.

Fylde MP Mark Menzies has called on the Government to fully support future developments in BAE Systems’ Typhoon programme while a sixth generation combat aircraft is developed.

Mr Menzies spoke in a Combat Air Strategy debate in Parliament.

With carnival season now in full swing, it is a phenomenally busy time in Fylde.

Fylde MP Mark Menzies has been reassured all of Fylde's ambulance stations are not set for closure.

Fears were raised when a document from the North West Ambulance Service highlighted all of the stations as being under review.

This week I had meetings at home in Fylde to discuss issues with leaseholds. I am truly shocked at the scale of the problem – with unscrupulous developers selling leaseholds on to third parties with impunity.

It’s Carer’s Week this week and I attended an event in Parliament to celebrate the contribution of the carers who help look after the most vulnerable members of society.