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

The Government is keen to see an increase in the amount of locally grown seasonal produce consumed in the UK.

Food Supply | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written Answers

As a responsible Government, we are preparing for all eventualities including that of leaving the EU without a deal.

Horses: Animal Welfare | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written Answers

I refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme, Paul Farrelly, on 7 February 2019, PQ 216147.

Elephants: Animal Welfare | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written Answers

The UK is home to some of the highest animal welfare standards in the world and we hope that UK citizens continue to respect these standa

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

Over 80% of Defra’s agenda is affected by the UK’s departure from the European Union and as a result many roles across the Defra group ar

Circuses: Animal Welfare | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written Answers

I refer the honourable member to the answer given to the honourable member for Oxford West and Abingdon, Layla Moran, on 16 October 2018

Livestock: Animal Welfare | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written Answers

The Government is making good on our commitment to make the UK a world leader in the care and protection of animals as we leave the EU.

Circuses: Wildlife | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written Answers

(a) In 2018 there were two separate applications.

Animal Welfare (Sentencing and Recognition of Sentience) Bill (Draft) | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written Answers

The Government remains committed to introducing legislative requirements relating to animal sentience and to increasing the maximum penal

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

During the Implementation Period, the terms of the UK’s participation in EU agencies and bodies will be as set out in Article 128 of the