With my duties in Crewe and Nantwhich over with I spent this weekend out and about in the constituency. I was pleased to be invited to the East Riding Young Farmers County Rally which was held in Laxton just outside Goole.

The East Riding Young Farmers includes both the Goole and District Young Farmers (some pictured with me) and the Isle of Axholme branch and so it was good to meet members from across our area.

The Young Farmers are a great organisation and it was a pleasure to meet so many motivated young people all engaged in positive activities. For all we hear about young people's behaviour it is important to remember that the vast majority of our young people are honest and decent.

We need more groups such as the Young Farmers and the Scouts who positively engage young people and give them something to aim for. That's why I was so pleased last year when David Cameron announced plans for a six week National Citizen Service for all 16 year olds which would challenge young people and provide them with the opportunity to undertake work in the community, thereby gaining key skills and experiences.

Sunday I spent campaigning in West Butterwick where we received a very positive response on the doorsteps!