Speeches and Debates
Speeches, debate interventions and Cabinet Office Questions.
- 28th October 2009
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. read more »
- 1st July 2009
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. read more »
- 16th June 2009
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. read more »
- 12th June 2009
Nick Hurd supports a Private Member's Bill to remove restrictions on the employment of foreign nationals in the civil service. read more »
- 12th June 2009
Speaking on behalf of the Conservatives, Nick Hurd welcomes the Bill, which is aimed at reforming the law governing mutual societies. read more »
- 29th April 2009
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. read more »
- 28th January 2009
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. read more »
- 11th November 2008
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". read more »
- 30th October 2008
Nick Hurd winds up the debate on the Public Administration Committee’s report, “Politics and Administration: Ministers and Civil Servants” on behalf of the Opposition. He raises concerns about the politicisation of the civil service and broadly welcomes the inclusion of a 'mini Civil Service Bill' within the draft Constitutional Renewal Bill. read more »
- 29th October 2008
Nick Hurd supports calls for the Government to work with the high street banks to improve liquidity to the voluntary sector and social enterprises. read more »
