Results 1-20 of 765 for (in the 'Commons debates' OR in the 'Westminster Hall debates' OR in the 'Lords debates' OR in the 'Northern Ireland Assembly debates') speaker:David Evennett

Bills Presented: Education and Health (19 Nov 2009)

David Evennett: I am grateful for the opportunity to participate in this debate on the Queen's Speech. I must say how much I enjoyed the speeches made by my hon. Friends the Members for Ribble Valley (Mr. Evans) and for Worthing, West (Peter Bottomley). Both of my hon. Friends gave us lots of ideas and things to think about as they covered areas of the Queen's Speech and the way forward on health and...

Bills Presented: Education and Health (19 Nov 2009)

David Evennett: I have listened to the Secretary of State's end-of-the-pier turns with great interest, but he is being very partisan. We want to be constructive. Indeed, the whole country wants us to be constructive on the important issue of education. He has tried to entertain us, but we need some facts. Let me give him some. More than 50 per cent. of pupils are still not obtaining five good GCSEs including...

Business, Innovation and Skills: Labour Force Re-skilling (12 Nov 2009)

David Evennett: According to the recent CBI report on skills funding, this year the Government's Train to Gain programme will fund eight times more courses at level 2 and below than at level 3, with funding often just going to badge up existing skills. Does the Minister think that that lack of focus on technical skills is why four in 10 businesses say that Train to Gain adds nothing to their organisation?

Olympics: Budget (9 Nov 2009) has video

David Evennett: What recent discussions she has had on the size of the Olympic budget; and if she will make a statement.

Olympics: Budget (9 Nov 2009) has video

David Evennett: I thank the Minister for her response on an issue that is of considerable concern to my constituents, who will be paying quite an amount and footing a lot of the bill for the Olympics, which we strongly support. However, will she give details about which operations will be scaled back if there is a shortfall in sponsorship or private sector investment?

Dartford River Crossing (28 Oct 2009)

David Evennett: My hon. Friend is making a powerful case. He will understand that there is real anger and concern in my constituency about the recent developments with tolling at the Dartford crossing, which he highlighted. Does he agree that residents believe that the Government have let them down by not dealing robustly and consistently with the matter earlier?

Opposition Day — [20th Allotted Day]: Local Spending Reports (28 Oct 2009) has video

David Evennett: This is very partisan.

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (28 Oct 2009) has video

David Evennett: Could the Prime Minister tell me why we need a President of the European Union and who he is supporting for the job?

Oral Answers to Questions — Communities and Local Government: Local Spending Reports (27 Oct 2009) has video

David Evennett: If he will publish the local spending reports which have been made under the Sustainable Communities Act 2007.

Oral Answers to Questions — Communities and Local Government: Local Spending Reports (27 Oct 2009) has video

David Evennett: I thank the Minister for that response, but it has been estimated that unelected quangos now spend £64 billion a year—equivalent to more than £2,500 for every single household. Why are the Government so reluctant to fulfil their pledge and allow local spending reports to publish figures on quango expenditure in local areas?

Power Cuts (North-West Kent) (20 Oct 2009)

David Evennett: That is helpful.

Power Cuts (North-West Kent) (20 Oct 2009)

David Evennett: I am very grateful for the opportunity to raise the important matter of power cuts in my borough of Bexley in north-west Kent in the week commencing 20 July. There are a number of issues that I would like to raise in relation to the event, the impact that it had on my constituents, the response of network operators EDF Energy, and matters that need to be considered going forward. I hope that...

Power Cuts (North-West Kent) (20 Oct 2009)

David Evennett: My hon. Friend makes a powerful point. I shall come to that a little later. There was indeed a feeling that people did not get information; they were cut off, they did not have the internet, and the recorded messages from EDF were not updated, which caused real concern. The first contact that my office had was to say that there had been a power cut and that engineers were out working on the...

Nato: Sri Lanka (20 Oct 2009)

David Evennett: What his most recent assessment is of the political situation in Sri Lanka; and if he will make a statement.

Nato: Sri Lanka (20 Oct 2009)

David Evennett: We are all extremely concerned about the situation in Sri Lanka, and obviously a political solution is vital for all the people of that country. However, Sri Lanka is to start its process of political reform and reconciliation only after the 2010 election, so the Government there say. If minority communities are not to be disfranchised, the process must begin before the election. What more...

Oral Answers to Questions — Culture, Media and Sport: Video Games (20 Jul 2009) has video

David Evennett: My constituents are very concerned about the very high salaries paid to some at the BBC. Does the Secretary of State share those concerns?

Energy and Climate Change: Climate Change (9 Jul 2009) has video

David Evennett: I noted the Secretary of State's responses. Surely informing the public should be a top priority to get them on board. His recent pamphlet was a start. How effective does he think measures such as pamphlets are in making the public aware of the important challenges facing individuals and households, as well as industry?

Opposition Day — [15th Allotted Day]: Young People in the Recession (6 Jul 2009)

David Evennett: We have had an important and interesting debate this afternoon, with many issues raised on very important matters, reflecting the current economic situation and the problems that our young people face. Our motion highlights our concerns about young people in the recession. It sets out the current problems and the failings of this dying and discredited Government, and proposes some positive...

Opposition Day — [15th Allotted Day]: Young People in the Recession (6 Jul 2009)

David Evennett: Of course I do, Madam Deputy Speaker, but when one is being barracked from a sedentary position— [Interruption.] Well, Conservative Members believe in reasoned debate. The Government must start a new approach to ensure that young people have a better future. As our motion highlights, we have put forward proposals to try to alleviate the recession and its effect on young people. We look...

Oral Answers to Questions — Home Department: National Identity Scheme (6 Jul 2009)

David Evennett: What recent representations he has received on the introduction of the national identity scheme.