Speeches and Parliamentary Debate

Speech
9 July 2008
Keith Simpson leads a debate on local government reorganisation in Norfolk and calls for the Government to halt the boundary committee inquiry which is flawed in its terms of reference, its ability to provide realistic costings and a democratic deficit. | more

Burma

Parliamentary Debate
24 June 2008
Keith Simpson questions the Government on the role of the Foreign Office's special representative for Burma. | more

Broads Authority Bill

Speech
7 May 2008
Keith Simpson calls for local people to have directly elected representatives on the Broads Authority. | more

Flood Defences (Norfolk)

Speech
6 May 2008
Keith Simpson leads a debate calling for the management of coastal defences to be a priority in the Government’s national security strategy. Read his speech in full here. | more

Flood defences in Norfolk

Parliamentary Debate
1 May 2008
Keith Simpson will lead a debate in Parliament's Westminster Hall on Flood defences in Norfolk on Tuesday 6th May (9.30am). | more

Zimbabwe (Sanctions)

Speech
29 April 2008
Keith Simpson acknowledges the bravery and resilience of the people of Zimbabwe and offers support for those who are attempting to effect change and calls for the Government to ensure there is no let-up in the sanctions. | more

Wind Turbines

Speech
22 April 2008
Keith Simpson raises local concerns that the Government are using "national significance" as an excuse for bypassing local opinion and that subsidies give developers a financial incentive to appeal time and time again. | more

Darfur

Speech
1 April 2008
Keith Simpson calls on the Prime Minister to fulfil his pledge for action on Darfur. | more

Burma

Parliamentary Debate
25 March 2008
Keith Simpson calls for Burma to be put on the UN Security Council’s formal agenda, and for meaningful action such as a UN arms embargo to be finally adopted. | more

Iraq Inquiry

Parliamentary Debate
25 March 2008
Keith Simpson cites historical examples to support the Conservatives’ case for holding an inquiry while the military campaign in Iraq is ongoing. | more