He introduced a bill about fine print, requiring a minimum size of print in documents, especially those relating to advertising and contracts [REF].
He gave speeches in the Commons on animal welfare issues[REF][REF][REF] and in December 2009 he was one of 8 cross party supporters of a bill introduced by Nigel Waterson to "make provision for residents of care homes and sheltered accommodation to keep domestic pets in certain circumstances."[REF] .