Maria said: “Residents are right to be angry at the delay in starting work on a permanent GP surgery. Rooksdown residents have endured a catalogue of delays to essential local services being established as a result of poor planning when the main estate was started more than 10 years ago. (Picture shows Maria with Rooksdown's Borough Councillor, Simon Bound.)

Maria said: “We are very fortunate to have St Michael’s Hospice here in Basingstoke. Whenever I visit the Hospice, there is always something new to see or hear about.” 

Maria said: ““The National Citizen Service gives young people a fantastic opportunity to get involved in new and challenging activities, get new skills for work and life, work together to plan and deliver a project to benefit their community, and to meet new people.

Maria attended the launch of Global Vocational skills (GVS) training at Basingstoke College of Technology. The new technology is used in conjunction with traditional teaching methods aimed at ensuring that pupils excel in their vocational training courses.

Maria said: “I had already met South West Trains, and wanted to make sure that the other bidder for the franchise, First Group, had a good understanding of what Basingstoke rail users want from the new franchise.” Maria is pictured with Mark Wilkins from First Group.

Maria said "We have seen a significant increase in the number of incidents of online abuse and trolling. The complex set of existing legislation makes it difficult for the police to take meaningful action when victims report online abuse.

Maria says: “Basingstoke parents want the best schools for their children. The Budget announcement that by 2020 all schools will be academies, or in the process of conversion, offers a real opportunity for our local schools."

Maria Miller hosted students at Westminster as part of International Women’s Day to promote greater equality for women in politics and the wider world. Maria met with Aheng Negargar from Queen Mary’s College, Basingstoke, who was able to watch during a session of the Women and Equalities Select Committee, visit Downing Street, shadow Maria and watch the International Women’s Day debate in Parliament.

Maria said: “It is always good to meet parents and carers at Children’s Centres and hear their views on the important support and activities they can access at the Centres.

Maria said: “I was very pleased to have this opportunity to discuss the mounting pressures facing modern farmers."