ONE OF Wokingham borough’s MPs is calling on residents to tell him their ideas for a parliamentary bill.
Matt Rodda, Labour MP for parts of Woodley and Earley has been drawn 13th for a private members bill in Westminster.
He said by “some incredible chance” his name was drawn from the ballot of 650 MPs, giving him a “fantastic platform” to change the law in some way.
Mr Rodda said he has specific interests in education and environment, and is calling for residents to submit ideas to him.
These will be considered before he settles on a bill later this month.
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“It’s quite exciting really,” he said. “I’ve had massive amounts of emails already, and I’d like more people to get in touch.”
Mr Rodda is open to hearing from campaign groups, charities and residents that have a suggestion for a change in law.
The only caveat is that it shouldn’t cost the Government money to implement.
This means the Reading Gaol campaign may not make it into a bill, Mr Rodda explained.
He said Reading Hydro has already reached out to discuss the benefits of hydroelectric power stations in the River Thames.
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The Caversham Lock location aims to produce enough electricity for approximately 100 homes, Mr Rodda explained.
He is also considering a bill to encourage universities to take students after they have received their GCSE grades, as opposed to before.
He said many students can be put off applying to more prestigious institutions such as Oxford and Cambridge, if they fear they may not make the grades.
“This is often more disadvantaged students,” the MP said.
He suggested by changing the admissions process, more students may “aim higher” and not underestimate their capabilities.
Mr Rodda is open to receiving suggestions throughout the month. He is contactable at: matt.rodda.mp@parliament.uk
