Nick Hurd condemns the Department's handling of the withdrawal of grant offers without consulting those charities involved beforehand.

Nick Hurd outlines the importance of the forthcoming Copenhagen climate change conference on the business community who need clear guidance on future policy if they are to be able to plan long-term infrastructure.

Nick Hurd criticises the Government for failing to implement measures in the Sustainable Communities Act 2007 such as the publication of Local Spending Reports especially at a time when there is public demand for greater transparency.

Nick Hurd calls on the Government to explain its plans for reform of gift aid.

Nick Hurd calls on the Government to at very least implement a moritorium on the so-called 'rain tax' until the 'crippling hikes' in water bills faced by community organisations such as church and scout groups can be addressed.

Nick Hurd questions the inconsistent message sent out by the Government who are arguing that climate change is the most important risk of our time whilst at the same time forcing through the expansion of Heathrow airport.

Nick Hurd supports a Private Member's Bill to remove restrictions on the employment of foreign nationals in the civil service.

Speaking on behalf of the Conservatives, Nick Hurd welcomes the Bill, which is aimed at reforming the law governing mutual societies.

Nick Hurd supports calls for recognition of the extraordinary stories and outstanding bravery of British heroes of the holocaust through some form of national memorial.

The Petition of the Supporters of the Campaign to Save Cherry Lane Cemetery,

Nick Hurd calls for moratorium on new surface water drainage charges until impact on churches and sports clubs has been assessed.

Nick Hurd presents a petiton to the House of Commons opposing the expansion of Heathrow airport.

Nick Hurd criticises Treasury inaction over charities that have lost money in the Icelandic Bank failure and calls on the Government to develop cross-party consensus on a measure that will have minimal cash-flow impact on the Treasury yet deliver real help to charities at a time when their work is most needed?

Nick Hurd raises charities' concerns that the Bill does not do enough to help young people from marginalised backgrounds to access apprenticeships.

Speaking in support of a Conservative motion calling on the Government to rethink plans for a third runway at Heathrow, Nick Hurd questions how expansion at Heathrow can be compatible with Government targets on carbon emissions.

Nick Hurd asks when the Government will publish the third sector action plan and whether it will new investment, new resources and new money for the sector.

Nick Hurd calls on the Government to provide support for charities and voluntary organisations suffering cash-flow problems resulting from the banking crisis which comes at a time when the need for many such organisations is greater than ever.

Nick Hurd speaks out against the further expansion of Heathrow highlighting the social and environmental cost. He tells MPs "People want a better airport, not necessarily a bigger airport".

Nick Hurd calls on the Prime Minister to introduce measures to support charities feeling the effects of the banking crisis.

Nick Hurd raises the concerns of third sector organisations about the banks' response to the Bill and supports the case for a more regular reporting structure.