One of my main duties as the Member of Parliament for the City of Chester, is to represent the views of my constituents in Parliament, and to hold the Government to account on its legislative programme.
For a full up to date record of my contributions in the House of Commons, please view Hansard where you can examine either my oral or written contributions.
I am also a member of the Science & Technology Select Committee and details of the work of the committee can be found here.
My most recent parliamentary contributions are:-
- Coroners: Missing Persons | Justice | Written Answers
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice whether he has given consideration to directing a coroner to hold an inquest in the absence of a body, under the provisions of section 15 of the Coroners... - Renewable Energy: Heating | Energy and Climate Change | Written Answers
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what plans he has for the future of the domestic renewable heat premium payment after 1 April 2012. - [Un-Allotted Half Day] - Banking (Responsibility and Reform) | Opposition Day | Commons debates
The Financial Services Authority blamed political pressure for the failure of RBS. Is the hon. Gentleman saying that the FSA is wrong? - Informal European Council | Oral Answers to Questions - Justice | Commons debates
I trust my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister to do what is right for Britain, but I do not necessarily trust his successors. After all, we saw the previous Government give up our hard-fought... - Energy Efficiency | Energy and Climate Change | Commons debates
The green deal skills alliance has highlighted the importance of having the right skilled professionals in place to deliver the green deal to households. How will my right hon. Friend ensure that... - Backbench Business - [Un-allotted Day] - Future of Town Centres and High Streets | Sexual Offences (Amendment) | Commons debates
Absolutely. My local Labour party complained not just about that, but about the extra cars that were coming to the city. But despite Labour’s objections the free after three scheme was... - Backbench Business - [Un-allotted Day] - Future of Town Centres and High Streets | Sexual Offences (Amendment) | Commons debates
I cannot speak for Romsey, but in Chester, that is exactly what we have done. That approach was identified by the Conservatives when we took over the council in 2007, and resulted in the creation... - Backbench Business - [Un-allotted Day] - Future of Town Centres and High Streets | Sexual Offences (Amendment) | Commons debates
I would like to speak about a modern, British high street success story, rare as that is. Despite the obvious challenges facing the retail industry, the proactive approach in Chester in the past... - Rail Franchises (Scotland) | Oral Answers to Questions - Transport | Commons debates
The west coast main line franchise, which serves the west of Scotland, is up for renewal next year. What consideration have bidders for the franchise been asked to put in place to ensure that no... - High-speed Rail | Oral Answers to Questions - Health | Commons debates
I warmly welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement today, which will deliver massive long-term benefits for the north of England. However, during the construction phase of High Speed 2, it... - London Underground: Industrial Health and Safety | Work and Pensions | Written Answers
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many underground inspections were undertaken by Health and Safety Executive personnel at each active mine in England in 2010. - Mining | Environment Food and Rural Affairs | Written Answers
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many mines were in use in England in 2010; and what minerals were quarried from each such mine. - [Mr Peter Bone in the Chair] - Zoos (Regional Economic Development) | Westminster Hall debates
I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Romford (Andrew Rosindell) for giving me the opportunity to speak on behalf of the 7,000 animals from 400 species that live in my constituency at Chester... - EU Council | Oral Answers to Questions - Home Department | Commons debates
It is only the tough action taken by my right hon. Friend’s Government to tackle our own deficit that has made us a safe haven in Europe and given us a choice last week. Is it not the case... - National Crime Agency | Oral Answers to Questions - Home Department | Commons debates
One of the concerns raised when the Home Secretary announced the launch of the NCA in the summer was about the future of the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre. Is my right hon.... - National Crime Agency | Oral Answers to Questions - Home Department | Commons debates
What progress she has made on the establishment of the National Crime Agency. - Water White Paper | Business, Innovation and Skills | Commons debates
The Minister has just mentioned Welsh Water. Will he remember that it also serves customers on the English side of the border, for instance in Chester? In areas where there are disputes between... - Ministerial Statements | Backbench Business | Commons debates
Is the hon. Gentleman speaking from experience? - Ministerial Statements | Backbench Business | Commons debates
I might be slightly naive but although there may be incidents of Governments leaking information, there are probably an awful lot more incidents of information being leaked without... - Right to Buy | Oral Answers to Questions - Communities and Local Government | Commons debates
The original right-to-buy scheme was an outstanding success. Will my hon. Friend confirm that increasing the discount available to tenants will increase social mobility and allow hard-working... - More...
