In Parliament

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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 was 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 stands up for local residents and communities in this way.

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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Tree Planting | Oral Answers to Questions - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Commons debates

I praise the work that is going on across the country. Clearly, there is important work going on in Scotland that we need to learn from.

Forestry Investment Zones: England | Oral Answers to Questions - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Commons debates

Of course we need to do more to plant more trees, and we are taking that action.

Tree Planting | Oral Answers to Questions - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Commons debates

As my hon.

No heading | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written Answers

The Government considers the distributional impact of its interventions on different groups, including low income households, and our Nat

Forestry Investment Zones: England | Oral Answers to Questions - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Commons debates

We are piloting the first forestry investment zone in Cumbria to learn how best to support long-term forestry investment.

Topical Questions | Oral Answers to Questions - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Commons debates

Our new Secretary of State’s commitment to animal welfare is very clear. The Government share my hon.

Tree Planting | Oral Answers to Questions - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Commons debates

To encourage more planting, we have modified our main grant schemes and announced additional funding of £10 million for urban trees and £

Tree Planting | Oral Answers to Questions - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Commons debates

I praise the work they are doing. There is a huge opportunity with the northern forest, which the Government have helped to kick-start.

No heading | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written Answers

There has never been any question that this Government’s policies on animal welfare are driven by the fact that animals are sentient bein

Forestry Investment Zones: England | Oral Answers to Questions - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Commons debates

I welcome my hon.