Norwich South MP Simon Wright has signed a Book of Commitment in the House of Commons, in doing so pledging his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and honouring those who died during the Holocaust.

Mr Wright will be visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau later this year with Norwich students to experience the camp first hand. The visit forms part of the Holocaust Educational Trust's 'Lessons from Auschwitz' Project, which is supported by Government funding.

Simon Wright, MP for Norwich South, has welcomed news that the Government is changing the law in a bid to tackle the increasing problem of metal theft.

Mr Wright: "The laws surrounding the trade of scrap metal are out of date and unable to stand up to the growing problem of metal theft. I'm pleased that the coalition Government will ban cash payments for scrap metal trading, and introduce fiercer punishments for dealers that commit offences.

"I've been lobbying Ministers to take action and I'm pleased that progress is now being made. Cable theft from railways alone disrupted over 35,000 national rail services over the last financial year. It represents a massive drain on resources and can pose a real danger to rail passengers.

"But it is not just cable theft; infrastructure, art installations, memorials and property across the country have been targeted by people looking to make quick money. This is costing the UK nearly £800m a year.

"Transactions are often made without proof of ID or proper, verifiable records being kept. This has to stop.

"The new measures announced send a clear message that tackling metal theft is a priority, and scrap metal dealers have an important role in bringing it to an end."

An exciting opportunity to work for Simon is now available.

Simon Wright MP is looking for one full-time caseworker for his constituency office in Norwich.

Starting salary will be in the region of £16,000 - £18,000 pa

The successful applicant will have strong communication, IT and organisational skills, enjoy working in a busy office environment, have a good sense of humour, be a team player and possess enthusiasm for the job in hand. Previous office experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

Norwich South MP Simon Wright has welcomed today's announcement by Lib Dem Business Minister Ed Davey that a ten-year deal between the Post Office and Royal Mail has been reached.

The deal gives additional certainty to sub-postmasters in Norwich and covers the full range of Royal Mail products available at post offices such as first and second class post, parcels, air mail, recorded and special deliveries.

Norwich South MP Simon Wright has secured a meeting with First buses on Monday of next week (30th January) to raise concerns over the recent changes to bus routes in the city. Simon is keen to hear people's experiences and concerns in advance of the meeting.

"I was anxious to meet with to First to discuss the route changes with them as soon as possible. Local residents are rightly concerned. Changes to bus routes will often cause a great deal of disruption and inconvenience, especially for those who are elderly or who have mobility problems, and those who rely on a particular service for employment or study," said Mr Wright.