Speeches and Debates
During the last Parliament, Keith Simpson was appointed as a Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister and he spoke in many debates on issues relating to that role as well as local issues such as the Norfolk Unitary Authority, the Broads and the A47.
- Speech19th February 2008
Keith Simpson challenges the Foreign Secretary over recent reports that indicate the situation is worsening in Afghanistan. read more »
- Speech31st January 2008
Keith Simpson takes part in a Parliamentary debate where he explores the role in the Holocaust of collaborators and bystanders. read more »
- Speech17th January 2008
Keith Simpson calls for a full report of events leading to the crisis in Kenya calls on the Government to send a message of support to the population, making it clear that the international community does not back either of the contending political groups read more »
- Speech16th January 2008
Keith Simpson examines the options open to the UK to best assist the Pakistani authorities to be most effective against terrorism. read more »
- Speech8th January 2008
Keith Simpson questions the Foreign Secretary about cuts to the diplomatic service and the closure of embassies. read more »
- Speech12th December 2007
Keith Simpson raises his concerns of the "breakdown of the military covenant between Ministers and senior officers" and calls on the Government to repair mutual confidence. read more »
- Speech5th December 2007
Keith Simpson calls for Ministers to brief local MPs about what exactly is planned for Coltishall. read more »
- Speech27th November 2007
Keith Simpson calls on the Government to include 'the status quo' in the terms of reference for the Boundary Commission. read more »
- Speech20th November 2007
Keith Simpson questions the Foreign Secretary about security in the areas bordering Afghanistan and the implications for the British military mission serving in the region. read more »
- Speech20th November 2007
Keith Simpson leads a Parliamentary debate on the Government's proposals for a new 'Greater Norwich' unitary authority and raises concerns that decisions have already been made by Ministers and that any consultation is a sham. read more »




