Well, {drum roll} after 2 emails and 10 days waiting, I got my reply from my MP, (who is a member of the Cabinet).
In my email to her I had included a number of personal details about my situation with my children, which compares unfavorably to the Cummings in terms of support re the children should a parent fall sick (ie I am disabled, single and both my kids have SN and SEN).
I pointed out that I had 'managed' within the Govt rules, like others.
The main part of my email however was about Boris Johnson's response to Cummings situation - I clearly said that 'regardless of what Mr C did or didn't do it was Johnson's response that bothered me and that as a previous Conservative voter, I was very put off voting Tory again. I asked her to forward a final short separate para to BJ directly, (which contained a qu. needing a reply). I also sent this to Downing St and Conservative party HQ (which I didn't mention to her)
The reply is below:
Good afternoon,
I am writing in reply to your email about Dominic Cummings. I have received many emails from my constituents about this issue. Some in support of Mr Cummings, some very much against him remaining in post and many in the middle or undecided about it. Many of you will have seen the statement Mr Cummings gave at the weekend, which set out his position and corrected some details that have been outlined in the press.
I am not sure that what I have to say will change anyone's position. Nor am I in a position to answer some of the very specific questions about Mr Cummings' personal circumstances that many of you posed. But I want to assure you that I will always be your voice to Government, as well as being a part of Government. While I may not speak publicly on some matters, I will always convey your views privately and I have conveyed the strength of feeling on this issue.
Many of us are dealing with unimaginable situations. Many of us have had to make sacrifices. Many of us have lost loved ones. And all of us fear what might happen to those around us if they or we become ill. People have understandably asked me to help them interpret the guidance, where they have been unsure how to apply the guidance to their own circumstances. I have always advised people do all they can to follow the guidelines, to respect social distancing and to ensure the safety of their families and neighbours. I promise to always try to do the best thing for you, communities across the constituency, and our country. And I know that is the Prime Minister's utmost priority too. I trust the Prime Minister and I stand by him and the judgements he is making.
I have been getting on with the task at hand - doing all I can to support local people and businesses through this difficult time, as well as speaking with my opposite numbers in governments around the world, focussing on the best - and fastest - route to find a vaccine, and ensuring that we are boosting critical supply chains in the UK and around the world.
I fervently hope we can come together as a community to continue the hard work we have all contributed to in combatting this virus.
What do we think of that? Not worth 10 days 'consideration', imo...