Speeches

Speaking in a debate on the Second Reading of the Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) Bill, Harriett Baldwin welcomes the Bill but highlights to the Secretary of State the problem facing estate agents in making valuations of estates currently in receipt of common agricultural payments. read more »

Speaking in the debate on the Queen’s Speech, Harriett Baldwin highlights the importance of the financial sector to the British economy and the need for certainty in the future if we are to ensure the UK is the best country in the world in which to locate a financial technology firm. read more »

Harriett Baldwin raises the recent woeful performance of West Midlands Trains at Prime Minister’s Questions and calls for a Secretary of State for Transport inspection if there is no improvement by the end of January. read more »

Speaking in Foreign Office Questions, Harriett Baldwin asks when the Government will appoint a new UK ambassador in Washington as it is now four months that we have not had one. read more »

Speaking in a debate on integrated foreign policy post-Brexit, Harriett Baldwin highlights UK success in persuading the OECD Development Assistance Committee to permit the percentage of development money that can be spent on peacekeeping from 7% to 15%. read more »

Following the Government statement on the human trafficking tragedy in Essex, Harriett Baldwin calls on the Government to examine ways to communicate to young people in countries such as Vietnam that they should not make this dangerous journey. read more »

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