Westminster Hall debate on government support for businesses in rural areas 18th June 2025 Damian spoke in the Westminster Hall debate on rural businesses. He highlighted a number of key issues for East Hampshire: Digital connectivity Access to... Speeches in Parliament
Planning and Infrastructure Bill - report stage 9th June 2025 During today's Planning and Infrastructure Bill debate, Damian called again on the government to rethink the housing numbers formula, which doesn't work for... Speeches in Parliament
Data (Use and Access Bill) - Damian speaks during the remaining stages 7th May 2025 Damian spoke during the remaining stages of the Data (Use and Access) Bill, specifically on the two amendments he has proposed which are about what the minimum... Speeches in Parliament
Westminster Hall debate on the impact of digital landlines 1st April 2025 Damian led a debate on the impact of digital landlines on rural communities in Westminster Hall. During the debate, Damian said: "My focus today is not just on... Speeches in Parliament
Damian speaks at the second reading of the IfATE Bill 25th February 2025 Damian raised his concerns about the IfATE Bill during the second reading debate. The Bill will, if enacted, transfer the functions of the Institute for... Speeches in Parliament
Debate on the Non Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill - Remaining Stages (part 2) 15th January 2025 In the debate, Damian continued to express his opposition to the principle of taxing education. Speaking at the time, Damian said: " On top of VAT and NI, many... Speeches in Parliament
Debate on Non Domestic Rating Bill - Remaining Stages (part 1) 15th January 2025 Damian spoke at the Remaining Stages debate of the Non Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools' Bill. Damian said at the time: " Business Rates... Speeches in Parliament
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2025 - Second Reading 9th January 2025 Damian speaking in Parliament during the second reading of the Schools Bill, raising his concerns that the Bill in its current form threatens to undermine the... Speeches in Parliament
Westminster Hall debate on Apprenticeships and T Levels 20th November 2024 Damian secured a Westminster Hall debate on apprenticeships and T Levels and the government's decision to replace the Institute for Apprenticeships and... Speeches in Parliament