Speeches

Speaking in the debate on the DFID-FCO merger, Harriett Baldwin seeks assurances on UK support for the world’s poorest and most dispossessed, aid spent in the poorest and most conflict-affect countries will continue and the campaign for 12 years of quality education for every girl will remain a priority. read more »

Following the Government statement on the negotiations on the UK’s future relationship with the European Union, Harriett Baldwin asks about progress given that we are starting from a level playing field with zero tariffs and zero quotas. read more »

Following the Health Secretary’s statement on the R value and lockdown, Harriett Baldwin raises constituents’ concerns at the lack of social distancing during some of the protests over the weekend and at the possible impact on the virus reproduction rate. read more »

Harriett Baldwin led an adjournment debate in the House of Commons on flood defences for Tenbury Wells. read more »

Following the Home Secretary’s statement on the introduction of the 14-day quarantine period for people arriving in the UK, Harriett Baldwin calls for the regulations to be dropped if the aviation industry can find a way to test passengers before they arrive in the UK. read more »

Speaking in the House of Commons, Harriett Baldwin thanks Worcestershire teachers who managed to get 77% of reception classes open and asks why the Government is continuing to observe the 2 metre rule which is double the WHO recommendation. read more »

Harriett Baldwin seeks confirmation that extra money to help tackle infection control in care homes will also be available to domiciliary careworkers. read more »

Following the easing of lockdown, Harriett Baldwin calls on the Government to consider relaxing retail sector opening hours to enable the high street to better compete with the internet. read more »

Harriett Baldwin praises work of DWP staff in West Worcestershire and rejects calls for a universal basic income in favour of a targeted system. read more »

Harriett Baldwin considers balancing the budget after the COVID-19 pandemic and suggests to the Chancellor that he looks at ending the fair fuel stabiliser now that fuel prices have fallen and a windfall tax on hedge fund managers currently selling short on the businesses the Government in trying to support. read more »