Speeches in Parliament

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...

RICHMOND MP Rishi Sunak has called for the quick introduction of a voucher scheme to help people in rural areas access superfast broadband.

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.

Among the interventions I made in the House before the Summer recess was a question to the Prime Minister about rural broadband. He gave a positive response and...