Speeches and Debates

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.  read more »

Keith Simpson will lead a debate in Parliament's Westminster Hall on Flood defences in Norfolk on Tuesday 6th May (9.30am).  read more »

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.  read more »

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.  read more »

Keith Simpson calls on the Prime Minister to fulfil his pledge for action on Darfur.  read more »

Keith Simpson cites historical examples to support the Conservatives' case for holding an inquiry while the military campaign in Iraq is ongoing.  read more »

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.  read more »

Keith Simpson leads a debate on the UK and the Commonwealth on behalf of the Conservatives.  read more »

Keith Simpson joins fellow Norfolk MPs in a debate on the county's roads and tells MPs that responsibility for dualling the A47 lies at Ministerial level.  read more »

Keith Simpson initiates a Parliamentary debate on healthcare in Norfolk and calls for a postponement of the closure date of St Michael's hospital.  read more »