Parliamentary Question - defending against the Houthis Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 Speeches in Parliament
Diary - back into the fray 27th June 2017 Back to the Commons and into the fray. A mass of things to do and work through. Applied for a debate on the future of the NHS. Now have to see whether I am... Diary
Diary - catch up post election 26th June 2017 Having spoken last week on the Queen's Speech, I decided to remain in Dorset and catch up on a mass of post election correspondence. There's always a pile of it... Diary
Diary - a poignant Armed Forces' Day in Swanage 24th June 2017 It was Armed Forces' day today and I found myself heading to Swanage to attend two parades, both of them linked. The resort has enjoyed 30 years' association... Diary
Diary - so close to success at Portland SAR 23rd June 2017 Up early and into the office for a meeting with HeliOps, the commercial helicopter company hoping to take over the SAR base on Portland shortly. Having worked... Diary
W2W - must look forward now 23rd June 2017 THERE was less pomp and ceremony at this week’s State Opening of Parliament. Further, there might not be another for two years, as the Government concentrates... Articles
Speech - priorities must change 22nd June 2017 It is a genuine pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon). I also congratulate my new colleague, my hon. Friend the Member for... Speeches in Parliament
Diary - speaking on the Queen's Speech 22nd June 2017 I had put in to speak on the Queen's Speech today, but my chance was delayed due to two Statements - the Grenfell Tower fire and terrorism - and Business... Diary
Diary - State Opening of Parliament 21st June 2017 The delayed State Opening of Parliament was held today rather than Monday. The Queen arrived by car rather than carriage and Prince Charles stood in for the... Diary
Diary - back to the Commons 20th June 2017 The House is not sitting today as the State Opening of Parliament was postponed until tomorrow. However, the shock and horror following the horrific Grenfell... Diary