The Government needs to rethink its housing affordability figure Tuesday, 13 January, 2026 Last week Damian wrote to Matthew Pennycook, Minister of State for housing, to follow up on a number of points that were raised during his Westminster Hall debate on the Cumulative impacts of housing development (which took place just before Christmas). In this letter, Damian raised concerns about the affordability adjustment factor within the government’s 'Standard Method formula' for calculating... Local News
Agriculture and Trade Commission starts work 8th October 2020 The article below was written by Damian and published in the Herald group of newspapers on the 8th October: "Two-thirds of East Hampshire is farmed, with cattle... Articles for the Herald and Post
hospital investment raised at PMQs 7th October 2020 At PMQs today, Damian welcomed the investment for Hampshire Hospitals and talked of the key role of excellent community hospitals like Alton’s. Westminster News
'Contested heritage' at DCMS Select Committee 6th October 2020 On today's DCMS Select Committe hearing, Damian said: "Today in select committee we tackled the difficult subject of ‘contested heritage’, better known as... Westminster News
new business in Alton 5th October 2020 Damian visited the Nikki Butler Skin Clinic last week - newly opened in Alton - and spoke with Nikki about her experience as a medical tattooist and skin... Local News
Funding agreed for new hospital site 5th October 2020 Damian welcomes the news that the list of 40 new hospitals is confirmed - and mid/north Hampshire is among them: "a new hospital at Basingstoke & North... Local News
Visit to Salon Sixteen 5th October 2020 Damian was invited to visit Salon Sixteen in Petersfield last week, and said: “Small independent businesses are the lifeblood of our town centres and give them... Local News
Economic support for the winter 2nd October 2020 This article was written by Damian Hinds and published in the Herald group of newspapers on the 1st October: "Last week the Chancellor announced the Winter... Articles for the Herald and Post
Support for university students 1st October 2020 Damian asked the Education Secretary about support for students attending university, as this year more than ever, availability of mental health support is... Westminster News
Questions for the BBC's Director-General 1st October 2020 Damian questions the BBC's new Director-General on how the BBC is dealing with the media fastest ever pace of change during yesterday's DCMS Select Committee... Westminster News
