Speeches

Harriett Baldwin calls for a debate on flexible working which has contributed to the rise in the rate of employment and allow debate on plans for shared parental leave. read more »

West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin has today called for an increased pace to confirm the South Worcestershire Development Plan during a planning debate at the House of Commons.

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Harriett Baldwin speaks in a debate on women and the cost of living and welcomes Government efforts to make work pay and encourage more women into work. read more »

Speaking in an Opposition Day debate on childcare, Harriett Baldwin highlights problems with the child care voucher scheme and welcomes Government moves to promote flexible working. read more »

Following the Prime Minister’s statement on the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Sri Lanka, Harriett Baldwin asks what the UK Government can do to assist victims of sexual violence in conflict that occurred in Sri Lanka. read more »

Harriett Baldwin questions the Minister for Prisons and Rehabilitation about tackling reoffending by female prisoners and highlights the work being done by the social enterprise Working Chance. read more »

As the new victims code is introduced, Harriett Baldwin seeks assurance from the Government that the voices of crime victims will always be considered ahead of those of violent criminals. read more »

Harriett Baldwin questions Treasury Ministers about savings made on petrol costs as a result of Government policies. read more »

Harriett Baldwin highlights the start of the cold weather payment which allows people on certain benefits to receive £25 if the temperature falls below zero for seven consecutive days. read more »

Harriett Baldwin welcomes the 13.5% increase in long-haul flights into Birmingham airport and news that the runway is to be lengthened as good news for Worcestershire tourism. read more »