Speeches in Parliament

David asks the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs about local pubs and the way some have adapted to a takeaway model during the lockdown. The Government recognises this is not a substitute for being open properly.

Today, David spoke in favour of the Immigration Bill and stressed the need for better infrastructure with regard to schools and healthcare to support immigration in the future.

Today David spoke in the Agriculture Bill debate, a landmark piece of legislation that will support British farmers and help protect the environment.

David asks Women and Equalities Minister, Elizabeth Truss about the need to focus on social background even though it isn't in the Equality Act.

David asks the Secretary of State for Health, Matt Hancock to confirm that elderly constituents are not being required to remain in their homes for an extended period of time, contrary to media reports.

David asks the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick, to push the supermarkets to be more consistent in their support for constituents who are shielding and need online delivery slots.

David speaks in favour of the Domestic Abuse Bill which will, amongst other things, prevent abusers being able to cross-examine their victims in court. 

David spoke in today's Budget debate on innovation and the importance of the Government's investment in the Harwell Campus and Natural History Museum partnership.

David spoke today in favour of Mike Amesbury MP's Private Members' Bill on the cost of school uniforms. The bill aims to #CutTheCost of school uniform for families and has Government support to progress through the House.