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.
- Speech3rd July 2006
During a debate following an urgent question to the Defence Secretary, Keith Simpson raises concerns that the level of violence encountered by British troops has been greater than expected and asks about the status of the original mission. read more »
- Speech27th June 2006
During Foreign Affairs Questions, Keith Simpson asks the Foreign Secretary the British Government should sign up to amnesty - proposed as part of the national reconciliation plan. read more »
- Speech13th June 2006
In a debate about electoral administration and the military, Keith Simpson supports an amendment that makes it automatic that service personnel are registered to vote irrespective of their posting and regular movements. read more »
- Speech7th June 2006
Keith Simpson winds up a debate on the Middle East on behalf of the Opposition and calls for the UK to use its influence with Middle East countries to encourage dialogue between Israel and her neighbours. read more »
- Speech19th April 2006
Keith Simpson speaks about human rights and the prospects of democracy in Belarus read more »
- Speech29th March 2006
During a debate on the Single Payment Scheme, Keith Simpson highlights incompetence within DEFRA and the impact on the farming community of delays in payments. read more »
- Speech27th March 2006
During a debate following an urgent question about payment delays, Keith Simpson calls on Ministers to take responsibility. read more »
- Speech23rd March 2006
Given the increasing role of the TA, Keith Simpson calls for the scale of weapons and equipment in the new units to be equivalent to that of regular units and asks about opportunities for TA officers to command units on operations. read more »
- Speech2nd November 2005
Keith Simpson leads a debate on road accidents on the A47 and calls for dualling of the road in Norfolk. read more »
- Speech1st November 2005
During a debate on renewable transport fuels, Keith Simpson calls of zero-rating on biofuels. read more »
