Speeches
David's speeches, debate interventions and questions to Ministers in the House of Commons.
- 8th July 2010
David Burrowes calls for support for the War Memorials Trust campaign to have all war memorials registered by the time of the commemoration. read more »
- 1st July 2010
David Burrowes calls for a Parliamentary debate on the drug treatment system following the recent publication of the annual report of the National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse. The report's findings contrast with those of the Public Accounts Committee and the fact that only 4% of addicts become drug-free. read more »
- 21st June 2010
In light of England's bid to host the World cup, David Burrowes calls for FIFA to ensure that ordinary specatators are not priced out of watching football. read more »
- 14th June 2010
David Burrowes highlights the need to understand Eqypt's position and concerns at having Hamas right on their border. read more »
- 27th May 2010
During the first debate of the Parliament on future business of the House, David Burrowes calls for a debate on the state of Government finances as left by the previous administration. read more »
- 26th May 2010
During in the Foreign Affairs debate on the Queens Speech, David Burrowes received assurances from Foreign Secretary, William Hague, on the Government's commitment to a balanced and lasting settlement to achieve a reunited Cyprus. read more »
- 30th March 2010
David Burrowes questions possible delays to the classification of mephedrone. read more »
- 23rd March 2010
David Burrowes calls on the Government to do more to ensure justice for victims of crime. read more »
- 22nd March 2010
David Burrowes asks about 'legal highs' and raises his concerns that the Government and Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs are too slow at classifying new dangerous drugs that come on the market. read more »
- 9th March 2010
David Burrowes calls for a stop to the downgrading of hospital services in favour of changes based on local and clinical need. read more »
