Parliamentary Debates
- 28th October 2009
David Burrowes calls for the speedy resettlement of people living in IDP camps and for the proper UN monitoring of the resettlement process. read more »
- 25th June 2009
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. read more »
- 20th May 2009
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’. read more »
- 19th May 2009
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. read more »
- 5th May 2009
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. read more »
- 30th April 2009
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. read more »
- 29th April 2009
David Burrowes joins calls for a UN Security Council resolution to protect the Tamil community in Sri Lanka. He dismisses concerns that failure to secure such a resolution would be detrimental to the Tamil position. read more »
- 11th March 2009
During a debate on Christianity in Public Life, David Burrowes commends the work of the street pastors initiative and the work they do in reducing crime rates. read more »
- 4th February 2009
During a debate on the 2009-10 local government settlement, David Burrowes welcomes the review of the Area Cost Adjustment to better reflect the cost of providing services in London, but argues the need for changes to come into effect before the end of the three-year cycle. read more »
- 3rd February 2009
David Burrowes calls on the Government to give a commitment that there will be approval for Southgate College's development plans to create a community hub. read more »
