Helping small businesses get the investment funds they need to grow 19th April 2017 During a debate on the Finance Bill which dealt with measures announced in the Budget, I spoke about the changes to legislation that will make it easier for... Speeches in Parliament
Westminster Hall debate on my campaign for the Coast to Coast Walk 9th March 2017 My Westminster Hall debate on the campaign to have Alf Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk designated as a National Trail. I make the case for designation and... Speeches in Parliament
Pressing the Policing Minister for the best-possible deal for North Yorkshire 28th February 2017 I asked Policing Minister Brandon Lewis for a future police funding deal which takes account of the particularly challanges a rural force like North Yorkshire... Speeches in Parliament
Boosting the image of apprenticeships 6th February 2017 Urging the Government to make apprenticeships easier to find and apply for. Speeches in Parliament
Fighting to end discrimination against our servicemen and women 3rd February 2017 I outline the importance of the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure our servicemen and women receive fair treatment when they leave the service of Queen and Country Speeches in Parliament
The impact of 'eye-watering' increases in business rates on rural businesses 2nd February 2017 In Business Questions I highlight the plight of auction marts at Hawes, Leyburn and Northallerton facing steep rises in rates Speeches in Parliament
Opportunities for the rural economy after leaving the EU 19th January 2017 In a Commons chamber debate about Brexit and the rural economy I outline some of the opportunities for the food industry and farmers after we leave the EU. Speeches in Parliament
Lord and Lady Brittan's ordeal at the hands of the Metropolitan Police 13th December 2016 In a Westminster Hall debate about the Henriques Report into Operation Midland I outlined the appalling treatment meted out to one of my predecessors, Lord Leon... Speeches in Parliament
Free ports should be part of the UK's industrial strategy 13th December 2016 At Business Questions, I urge the minister to consider my idea of creating free ports around the UK to boost manufacturing and international trade. Speeches in Parliament
