Amid the uncertainty all western economies are facing from Putin's actions in Ukraine, the focus in Westminster remains firmly on the economy.
One measure that the Government is taking, which will have a positive impact for many, is repealing proposed reforms to IR35 - the complicated tax rules which hit the self-employed. There are about 4.3 million such workers in the UK with West Sussex having above-average proportion. It's not easy being self-employed, they contribute a huge amount to the economy and I am pleased that this will lighten their load.
On Tuesday night I was pleased to vote in Parliament for a cut in National Insurance. This means that the majority of those in work - almost 28 million people will keep an average of an extra £330 of their income next year.
And next April, the basic rate of income tax cut to 19 per cent - one year earlier than planned - meaning 31 million people will keep an average of £170 a year in their pockets.
Representing the most rural constiteuncy in West SUssex, I welcomed this weeks' news that the first shipment of British lamb has been exported to the US for 20 years in a deal that is worth almost £40million to UK sheep farmers.
A further boost is a potential trade deal with the Gulf nations hat would lift the fiver per cent tariff on meat imports into that bloc.
Of course, one of the most sustainable things we can all do is insist upon buying British - or even better - West Sussex reared meat ourselves. 'Backing local' is something I am passionate about.
I recently had the privilege og visiting Arundel's Chalk Springs Trout Fishery to see their sustainable trout fishery which brings visitors from far and wide to enjoy their outdoor sport and its healthy by product.
We must not overlook the magnificent assets we have on our doorstep and the important part they play in our local economy.
