This morning Duncan visited traders and residents in North Walsham to hear the serious concerns which have been raised about the closure of the town centre to traffic. He has written to Sarah Bütikofer, Liberal Democrat Leader of North Norfolk District Council:
On Tuesday, Duncan asked Caroline Dinenage MP, Minister of State for Digital and Culture, about the 'road map' for socially distanced opening of theatres and other cultural venues, including Sheringham Little Theatre and Wells Maltings.
Following the publication of a recent report looking into fraud and corruption in local authorities, Duncan today asked the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, if he supported the need for strong action where fraud and corruption is found.
On Thursday, Duncan Baker MP hosted a Zoom call to connect tourism and hospitality businesses from across North Norfolk directly with Nigel Huddleston MP, Minister for Arts, Heritage, and Tourism.
On 24th June, the government updated its 'sector specific' guidance to various types of business, with information about what needs to be done to re-open in a Covid-19 secure way.
Today Duncan asked the Rt Hon Gavin Williamson MP, Secretary of State for Education, about the challenges faced by schools in bringing students back to school given the natural limitations on class sizes due to coronavirus.
Duncan Baker, who worked for Bakers & Larners for many years prior to becoming MP for North Norfolk, has spoken of his shock after the devastating fire at Budgens of Holt.
