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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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

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

I know how hard my hon. Friend works for her constituency.

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.

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

This Government is leading the way in promoting animal welfare by bringing forward legislation that will increase the maximum custodial p

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.

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.