Speeches

My five most recent speeches: older ones can be found to the right.

Unpaid Work Orders

I recently introduced my first Ten Minute Rule Bill, proposing that unpaid work orders could be issued by Magistrates’ Courts where they had been unable to collect a fine.

Full Speech

Debate on the Presumption of Death Bill

In November I presented the Presumption of Death Bill to Parliament. The Bill seeks to introduce a new procedure that will enable those left behind to obtain a declaration that a missing person is deemed to have died: this is the accompanying speech.

Full Speech

Westminster Hall Debate: The Maldives

I supported Karen Lumley MP in a Westminster Hall debate on the imprisonment of the Maldives' first democratically elected President, Mohamed Nasheed - an event that stands to clip the wings of a fledgling democracy.

Full Speech

Adjournment Debate: Armed Forces Pensions

I hosted a debate to draw attention to 156 women, who have seen their pensions dramatically reduced as a result of an actuarial error, and to ask the Ministry of Defence to ensure appropriate redress.

Full Speech

General Debate on Business and the Economy

I contributed to a general debate on business and the economy, mindful that it remains the Government's top priority and a key issue for constituents.

Full Speech