Speeches in Parliament

On 8 October 2024 Damian opened the Opposition Day Debate on VAT on independent schools. The full debate can be viewed here: Parliamentlive.tv - House of...

Damian raised an Urgent Question today in response to the Government's proposed reforms to OfStEd. Damian said: "I’m grateful to the Speaker for granting me an...

Damian speaking at an adjournment debate on allergy guidance in schools following the tragic case of five year old Benedict Blythe who died from an anaphylactic...

Damian spoke in support of the Economic Crime Bill, which was his policy area when security minister, outlining the important reforms included in the bill.

Banks are doing a lot to tackle fraud. We need social media to be similarly incentivised. Damian's recent speech on the Financial Services Bill.

The Financial Services Bill will boost them as an alternative to high-cost lenders — but there is much more to be done to unleash credit unions’ full potential...

Damian spoke this week in the House about the support needed for children, and the case for a better way to do school funding:

Damian spoke about jobs, productivity, skills and careers being at the heart of Build Back Better and the Plan for Growth in his speech during yesterday's Queen...

Damian spoke in the House today during the DCMS statement, saying "Parliament was united today in opposition to the European Super League plans. I was pleased...