Debates
- Speech26th October 2011
Nick Hurd responds to a backbench MP's adjournment debate on the funding of trade union officials using taxpayers' money. read more »
- Speech25th October 2011
Nick Hurd leads a debate on the House of Lords amendments to the Bill which will enable the Government to abolish, merge or reduce the functions of quangos and non-departmental public bodies. read more »
- Speech18th July 2011
Nick Hurd proposes the appointment of Dame Julie Mellor as Parliamentary Ombudsman and pays tribute to outgoing Ombudsman, Ann Abraham. read more »
- Speech12th July 2011
Nick Hurd winds up the debate on the Second Reading of the Bill which takes forward the Government's review of public bodies and enables Ministers to abolish, merge or reduce the functions of quangos and non-departmental public bodies. read more »
- Speech21st June 2011
Nick Hurd responds to a back bench MP's debate celebrating and encouraging volunteering. read more »
- Speech10th June 2011
Nick Hurd responds to the Second Reading of a Private Members' Bill which would provide for the introduction of a 'fit and proper person certificate' for volunteers. read more »
- Speech23rd March 2011
Nick Hurd responds to a backbench MP's debate on public sector funding and the voluntary sector. read more »
- Speech8th March 2011
Nick Hurd responds to a backbench MP's debate on the voluntary sector in Nottingham. read more »
- Speech28th February 2011
Nick Hurd responds to a backbench debate on the Big Society and increased community engagement. read more »
- Speech26th January 2011
Nick Hurd responds to a back bench MP's debate on community cohesion. He highlights the Government's aim to promote a greater culture of social responsibility and a greater role for the voluntary sector. read more »
