Speeches in Parliament

Sitting on the Digital Economy Bill Committee, I spoke in favour of the Bill's introduction of a universal service obligation for 10mbs broadband - making it a...

I spoke in the Digital Economy Bill debate urging the Government to press the mobile phone companies to step up their performance in rural areas.

Minister is positive in response to Coast to Coast campaign plea

I spoke in a Westminster Hall debate called to discuss the plight of Britain's dairy farmers

Supporting the Budget, particularly the measures to improve conditions for small and medium-sized businesses to invest in our economy.

I raise my North Yorkshire apprenticeships pilot project working with UCAS with the Minister for Skills Nick Boles. The Minister welcomes the idea and says it...

I asked the Prime Minster in the House of Commons about today's announcement about record employment in the UK economy. David Cameron responded by pointing out...

I ask Defra Secretary of State Lynne Truss to support the Yorkshire Post's campaign for clearing labelling of dairy products to help consumers buy British.

I spoke in a Westminster Hall debate to oppose a proposed ban on the use of lead shot ammunition. The proposal, which would have had a major impact on the...