Speeches
- 1st February 2012
Harriett takes part in the debate on the Welfare Reform Bill following amendments proposed by the House of Lords. read more »
- 31st January 2012
Following the Prime Minister's statement on the European Council meeting, Harriett Baldwin welcomes Britain's lead on competitiveness and the focus on the single market, establishing trade deals with the fastest growing parts of the world and cutting the regulatory burdens on business. She calls for these issues to be dealt with quickly. read more »
- 26th January 2012
Harriet Baldwin calls on the Energy Secretary for reassurance that EU sanctions on Iranian oil will not affect oil prices in the UK. read more »
- 24th January 2012
Speaking in response to a question in Parliament on child poverty, Harriett Baldwin backs the universal credit and the fact that every hour of work will count towards increased reward for the household, thereby providing an incentive to work and reducing the number of children growing up in workless households. read more »
- 19th January 2012
Speaking in a Parliamentary debate on EU spending, Harriett Baldwin backs a Government motion the Commission’s proposal for substantial increases in EU spending is unacceptable. She cites the Parliament's regular move between Brussels and Strasbourg as an obvious saving. read more »
- 12th January 2012
Harriett Baldwin calls for a Parliamentary debate on extending employer-supported child care vouchers to include the self-employed. read more »
- 20th December 2011
Harriett Baldwin's two-year campaign to attempt to solve a complex constitutional issue has finally succeeded with the announcement of a Government commission expected to start in February. read more »
- 19th December 2011
Harriett Baldwin pays tribute to those who serve on submarines and welcomes news that women will be recruited to the submarine service and asks the Secretary of State for Defence what is being done to encourage women to apply to serve on Vanguard and Astute class submarines. read more »
- 19th December 2011
Harriett Baldwin invites Defence Ministers to visit cyber-security firms in Malvern. read more »
- 15th December 2011
Harriett Baldwin questions the Government about the promised establishment of a commission to examine the so-called 'West Lothian question' - where MPs from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland can vote on issues that are devolved so therefore only affect England. read more »
