This section details important debates in which I have been involved, and key speeches that I have made in the House.

You can click on the titles of each debate or speech below to find out what I had to say.

Current Session: 2004-2005

 
     

> Prevention of Terrorism Bill
10th March 2005

> Prevention of Terrorism (Programme) (No.2)
28th February 2005

> Child Support
28th February 2005

> Northern Ireland
22nd February 2005

> Draft Social Security Benefits Up-Rating Order 2005
22nd February 2005

> European Union Bill
9th February 2005

>Criminal Law (Amendment) (Householder Protection)
4th February 2005

>Department for Work and Pensions (Five-year Strategy)
2nd February 2005

>Child Benefit Bill 2nd Reading
12th January 2005

>Benefits Uprating and Welfare Reform
6th December 2004

 

Previous Session: 2003-2004

 
   

> Gambling Debate
1st November 2004

> Zimbabwe
1st July 2004

> Pensions Bill (please select a date)

18th May 2004
19th May 2004
20th May 2004

> EU Constitution Referendum
30th March 2004

> Justice (Northern Ireland) Bill
10th March 2004

> European Parliamentary and Local Elections (Pilots) Bill
8th March 2004

> Equitable Life Enquiry
8th March 2004

> Pension Scheme Wind-ups
24th February 2004

> Asbestos Claims – Westminster Hall debate
24th February 2004

> Gender Recognition Bill
23rd February 2004

> Anti-social Behaviour – Westminster Hall debate
16th December 2003
   
Previous session: 2002-2003  
   

> Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Bill
19th November 2003

> Mersey Tunnels Bill
29th October 2003

> Convention on the Future of Europe
9th July 2003

> Occupational pensions
11th June 2003

> Mersey Tunnels Bill
10th June 2003

> Pensions
4th June 2003

> Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Bill
7th May 2003

> Anti-Social Behaviour Bill
8th April 2003

> Licensing Bill
24th March 2003

> Occupational pensions
20th January 2003

> Local Government Finance
24th October 2002