Speeches

Speaking in the debate on the Queen’s Speech, Harriett Baldwin highlights the importance of the financial services sector and seeks detail from the Government on its plans for the Financial Services Bill. read more »

Harriett Baldwin urges the Government to champion the cause of defence sector exporters and ensure that non-tariff barriers are removed in any trade deal with the United States. read more »

Following the announcement of the Prime Minister’s new Brexit deal between the UK and the EU, Harriett Baldwin asks if the deal is passed on Saturday whether Parliament should consider sitting on the following Saturday to help ensure all necessary legislation is passed. read more »

Harriett Baldwin questions the Government about opening up financial services exports to the US and removing some non-tariff barriers. read more »

Harriett Baldwin calls on the Government to do more to reduce the gender gap in entrepreneurship. read more »

Harriett Baldwin calls on the Government to hold a vote on the Prime Minister’s proposed changes to the Withdrawal Agreement to show that there is a majority in Parliament in support of the new agreement which would strengthen our negotiating position in Europe. read more »

Harriett Baldwin highlights the findings of the Resolution Foundation report that low pay is falling for first time in four decades. read more »

Harriett Baldwin urges Opposition to table vote of no confidence if they are not happy with the Government rather than a “barrage of invective”. read more »

Harriett Baldwin questions the Government about the decision to recommend a candidate to succeed Mark Carney as Government of the Bank of England so that the Treasury Committee can scrutinise the appointment. read more »

Harriett Baldwin welcomes the UK’s work to support girls’ education around the world and calls on the Government to consider spending a greater share of our aid budget in this area. read more »