Hendon MP Matthew Offord has been appointed a Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) following his re-election in May. Working with George Eustice, Minister of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), Matthew will assist the Government to introduce its legislation in this area, deal with issues that emerge from the European Commission, take forward international negotiations on sustainable development and climate change and act as a liaison between the Minister and backbench MPS.