In Parliament

In June 2017, David was appointed as a Government Whip. As a Government Whip, it is David's job to help ensure the smooth passage of government business through the House of Commons. Whips also play a pastoral role in supporting their colleagues.

As a Minister, David is not permitted to serve on All Party Parliamentary Groups, or to sign Early Day Motions. By convention, Whips also do not speak in the Commons Chamber.

However, being a Whip gives David unique access to Government Ministers and Departments and, therefore, to other ways to campaign for the constituency. He actively speaks with Government Ministers and stand up for local residents and communities in this way. For example, over recent months he has campaigned for additional investment in Macclesfield District General Hospital's A&E Department, and continues to campaign to retain vital local mental health adult inpatient beds in Macclesfield.

The core of his work continues to remain being a strong voice for Macclesfield, and he will go on standing up for local residents in Parliament.

You can find details of David's speeches and appearances in Parliament, prior to his appointment as a Government Whip, below.

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Cat Welfare | Westminster Hall debates

On that point, yes, but then I had better move on to microchipping, otherwise I will be held to account.

Cat Welfare | Westminster Hall debates

Yes. It is great to see so many hon. Members with such deep personal experience with cats and involvement with welfare charities.

Cat Welfare | Westminster Hall debates

I thank my hon. Friend for his comment. Of course I will go away and look at his points. He has made a compelling case.

Cat Welfare | Westminster Hall debates

I must confess that I was not aware of that. I am grateful to my right hon. Friend for raising what goes on in Northern Ireland with me.

Cat Welfare | Westminster Hall debates

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I congratulate my hon.

Cat Welfare | Westminster Hall debates

I thank the hon. Gentleman for bringing that to our attention.

Cat Welfare | Westminster Hall debates

I join my hon. Friend in congratulating his constituent on her work in Framlingham and thanking her for it.

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: EU Law | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written Answers

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Dogs: Meat | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written Answers

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Dogs: Electronic Training Aids | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written Answers

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