Few things matter more to my constituents than the state of local health services. There have been grounds for concern over the last few years.

I can’t think of a time when the stock of politicians has fallen so low in this country.

How do you feel about new housing developments in your community? It is clear that neither the government or the mayor really cares. Two recent major planning appeal decisions in Ruislip-Northwood highlight this, where vocal and well grounded local objections were overruled by the Planning Inspectorate in Bristol where all appeal decisions are made.

If you had the chance to ask in public one question of the Prime Minister, what would it be?

Nick Hurd asked why the Government had dropped the Management of Offenders.by Jason Beattie, Evening Standard.

I am very concerned about what is happening in the NHS and what it means for Hillingdon residents. Let me give you a sample of what is bleeping loudly on my radar screen.

Here is a test for you. When you see the words ‘mental health’ is your instinct to read on or turn the page? Before becoming an MP I was a turner of the page. However a recent meeting changed my view.

Few things matter more to us than our health. As a country we have united in supporting the principle of the NHS and encouraged Governments to invest more in it.

Before going into politics, I spent 18 years in business. I learnt that if you make people accountable for failure, you are more likely to get success.

During the last General election, I was pursued down a street in Ruislip by a young man in a dressing gown.

The Lynda Jackson Macmillan Centre at Mt Vernon does magnificent work for cancer patients.

Where were you when the Ashes were won? I have to confess to constituents that I pretended to do some paperwork in the corner of an Eastcote pub as we stuttered and then roared to a famous victory.

Harefield and Mt Vernon hospitals are a source of great pride to our community.

The clearest message that I heard in the general election was one of frustration and lack of confidence in politicians.

Making my maiden speech in the House of Commons turned out to be easier than I thought. For a start, John Randall was a friendly face in a small audience.