2022

On Thursday 19 October 2022 I sat on the Committee for the Draft Merchant Shipping (High Speed Craft) Regulations 2022 and the Draft Merchant Shipping (Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers) Regulations 2022.

HM Opposition used the Opposition Day Debate on 19 October 2022 to put forward a motion criticising the Government’s mini budget. I voted to support the motion, which was passed, Ayes: 223, Noes: 0.

Westminster Eye Health Day saw the launch of “The Eyes Have It” partnership who held a drop-in event in Parliament. The event was hosted by my colleague Marsha De Cordova MP.

The Public Order Bill seeks to provide the police with new powers to tackle protests. The Bill had its Third Reading in the House on Tuesday 18 October 2022. 

I joined my colleague Flick Drummond MP to ask the Backbench Business Committee to give time for a backbench debate on the situation in Yemen. The Backbench Business Committee comprises 7 MPs and allows backbenchers the opportunities to bring forward debates on a topic of their choice.