In Parliament

Yesterday I was very fortunate to be called by the Speaker during PMQs, only the second time since being elected. 

On Wednesday I was very pleased to speak in the Opposition Day Debate titled ‘Protecting the Public and Justice for Victims’.

I was glad to contribute to the Opposition Day Debate on Investing in Children and Young People. 

You can read my full contribution to the debate below: 

I was pleased to be able to highlight the value of investing in our early years sector in the Education Recovery debate today.

One of the Government’s landmark pieces of legislation passed its final stages in the Commons this week.

It was good to receive assurances from the Minister this afternoon that the UK's free trade deals, including the proposed one with Australia, will not compromise existing trading arrangements with the European Union.

It was good to receive reassurance from the Rt Hon. Kit Malthouse, Minister for Crime and Policing, on the Government's commitment to support vulnerable victims during an Urgent Question this week. 

David Simmonds 

I was pleased to take part in the Finance Bill debate today. You can read my full contribution below: 

Following the Queens Speech on Tuesday, marking the start of the new Parliamentary Session, we have had a busy few days debating the contents of the speech and I was pleased to support the Government’s plan to deliver a “Bright Future for the Next Generation”.

Today in Parliament, I highlighted my opposition to the Mayor's proposed border tax.