Speeches in Parliament

Speaking in support of better broadband for rural areas and urging the Government to consider backing satellite broadband schemes.

In an Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee hearing I press the head of the Rural Payments Agency to make prompt CAP payments to farmers.

At the second reading of the Trade Union Bill, I spoke in support of the Government's trade union reforms.

I ask the Minister about the Charter for Fiscal Responsibility and the commitment to running a budget surplus.

I ask the Minister what progress has been made to ensure schools funding is distributed fairly and that rural schools get a better deal.

Commending the Budget's commitment to balancing the nation's books.

I ask the Minister what steps are being taken to ensure service personnel are not discriminated against when buying mortgages or insurance.

Reeth Medical Practice has achieved an outstanding Care Quality Commission rating. Health Minister Alistair Burt joins me in congratulation the staff on their...

I ask the Minister about work to reduce the burden of excessive regulation on business.