Parliamentary Debates


  • 28th January 2010
    Speaking in the Commons

    Speaking in the House of Commons, David Burrowes highlights the devastating effect the Holocaust had on individual families and he pays tribute to the work of the Holocaust Educational Trust in educating young people about the Holocaust.

  • 14th December 2009
    Commons6

    David Burrowes condemns the creation of the Regional Select Committee as expensive and waste of time.

  • 3rd December 2009
    EU flag

    During a debate on European Affairs, David Burrowes raises the question of Cyprus and the importance of the coming four months for reunification. He asks the Minister for Europe what discussions are taking place with the Turkish Government in terms of solving the Cyprus problem.

  • 2nd December 2009
    Dispatch Box

    David Burrowes raises the concerns of a wide spread of Christian denominations that the Bill proposes changes to UK employment law that will particularly effect Evangelical organisations.

  • 28th October 2009
    Sri Lanka

    David Burrowes calls for the speedy resettlement of people living in IDP camps and for the proper UN monitoring of the resettlement process.

  • 25th June 2009
    Commons6

    During a debate about the establishment of a Regional Select Committee for London, David Burrowes puts the case that scrutiny of London issues should be addressed by the London Assembly and the London boroughs.

  • 20th May 2009
    Police 2

    David Burrowes supports a Bill to tackle the trafficking and exploitation of women and children, but raises concerns over the practicalities of the clause where a person commits the offence of 'Paying for sexual services of a prostitute controlled for gain' whether or not they know that the prostitute is ‘controlled for gain’.

  • 19th May 2009
    Commons6

    During a debate on the Parliamentary Ombudsman's Equitable Life Report, David Burrowes calls on the Government to explain its reasons for the Government's rejection of the report's recommendations.

  • 5th May 2009
    Dispatch Box

    David Burrowes takes part in a debate on sections of the bill aimed at providing for the education of young offenders. He calls on the Government to ensure that local authorities are given sufficient budget to provide ongoing support and education for a young offender both in custody and afterwards.

  • 30th April 2009
    Sri Lanka

    Following a statement in the House of Commons by the Foreign Secretary, David Burrowes calls for proper UN monitoring and freedom of the press in Sri Lanka to be a priority.