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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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

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.

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

I welcome my hon.

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

Of course it is right that any responsible Government should prepare for any scenario.

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

Power to grant a lease in respect of land at Kew Gardens | Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords] | Commons debates

I beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time.

Power to grant a lease in respect of land at Kew Gardens | Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords] | Commons debates

I beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time.

Power to grant a lease in respect of land at Kew Gardens | Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords] | Commons debates

I will be brief, because I am aware that the hon. Member for High Peak (Ruth George) and others want to get on to the next debate.

Power to grant a lease in respect of land at Kew Gardens | Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords] | Commons debates

I will be brief, because I am aware that the hon. Member for High Peak (Ruth George) and others want to get on to the next debate.