Serious Organised Crime and Police Bill

7 February 2005 : Speech

I welcome the progress made both during and after the Committee stage on issues relating to animal rights extremism. | more

Improving Relationships with Employees through Mediation

24 January 2005 : Speech

I’m very pleased to be here today because in my opinion mediation is an incredibly useful and often undervalued tool in managing litigation in general, and workplace disputes in particular. | more

Serious Organised Crime and Police Bill in Standing Committee D

20 January 2005 : Speech

We are having a general debate on animal rights issues. | more

Constitutional Reform Bill

17 January 2005 : Speech

A case of Constitutional Vandalism by Labour | more

Immigration and Crime - Labour is failing

29 October 2004 : Speech

We have all seen at first hand, how Labour cannot make up their minds and continue to 'flip-flop' on policy | more

EU Justice and Home Affairs

14 October 2004 : Speech

The approval in 1999 of an EU programme of action covering visas, asylum and immigration, civil and criminal justice, and police and customs operations to create an area of freedom, security and justice was always going to lead to an ambitious agenda. | more

What is holding up Hunts Businesses?

22 September 2004 : Speech

We currently live in a thriving local work environment, but that has not always been the case. | more

Creeping Towards Single European Criminal Law

15 September 2004 : Speech

This Green Paper proposes to reform a vast area of the law and raises an infinite amount of questions and concerns. | more

Extradition/Arrest Warrant

14 July 2004 : Speech

Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2004 | more

Drugs

21 June 2004 : Speech

The statutory instrument adds eight trigger offences to those provided for by schedule 6 of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000. | more

Trade Unions (Political Funds) Reform

15 June 2004 : Speech

I oppose the Bill. A trade union that wishes to spend money on party political activities must set up a separate political fund for financing any such expenditure. | more

Sex Abuse Cases

9 June 2004 : Speech

I agree that we need to consider sex and abuse cases in the round. | more

Crown Prosecution Service (London)

8 June 2004 : Speech

Serious matters have been raised and both policy and operational issues have been mentioned. | more

Internet (Extreme Images)

18 May 2004 : Speech

Jonathan Djanogly makes his first speech as Shadow Minister for Home, Legal and Constitutional Affairs | more

Disraeli - What would he have thought of today's political scene?

1 March 2004 : Speech

It is a great pleasure to be talking to the Society this evening, not least because Disraeli has always featured as a political hero of mine. | more

Oxford Union Debate - This House would Break the Law to Make a Point

24 February 2004 : Speech

Should the law be broken to make a point – no it should not! | more

European Communities (Deregulation)

4 February 2004 : Speech

A Bill to make provision in respect of the effect on persons and businesses of regulations made under section 2 of the European Communities Act 1972. | more

European Communities (Deregulation)

4 February 2004 : Speech

A Bill to make provision in respect of the effect on persons and businesses of regulations made under section 2 of the European Communities Act 1972. | more

European Communities (Deregulation)

4 February 2004 : Speech

A Bill to make provision in respect of the effect on persons and businesses of regulations made under section 2 of the European Communities Act 1972. | more

More red tape for temporary workers

15 December 2003 : Speech

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Should the Department of Trade and Industry be Abolished?

4 December 2003 : Speech

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Taxes

12 November 2003 : Speech

Stamp Duty Land Tax - Retailers and Business to be Hammered Again | more

Water Bill

8 September 2003 : Speech

The opportunity to update our laws on a broad range of water issues is timely, not least because water demand has increased by more than 40 per cent. since the 1970s and massive new house building is likely in the south-east. | more

Lord Renton's 95th Birthday Dinner

1 August 2003 : Speech

Lord Renton's 95th Birthday Dinner | more

Community Services

29 April 2003 : Speech

Of the many promises that Labour has failed to deliver since coming to power, one of the most important was their pledge to deliver joined-up government. | more

Ragwort Private Members Bill

21 March 2003 : Speech

Whilst a poison to our equine friends, ragwort is seen by some to be the very essence of the English summer. | more

Public Confidence in Corporate Regulation

13 March 2003 : Speech

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Electricity (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill

6 February 2003 : Speech

My first point is technical and relates to the definition of British Energy in the context of the amendments. | more

Thalidomide Trust

9 December 2002 : Speech

The Thalidomide Trust, which is based in my constituency, was established in 1973 to administer ongoing compensation offered initially by the Distillers company to the victims of thalidomide. | more

Government Drugs Policy

5 December 2002 : Speech

The failure of the Government's drugs strategy to date means that our country still faces a very significant problem that affects the whole of our society... | more

British Businesses Hurting (Queen's Speech)

18 November 2002 : Speech

"British business is hurting" Jonathan Djanogly tells MPs | more

Adoption and Children Bill

4 November 2002 : Speech

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Enterprise Bill: Clause 1 — Office of Fair Trading

30 October 2002 : Speech

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Enterprise Bill: Clause 21 — Duty To Make References In Relation To Completed Mergers

30 October 2002 : Speech

Jonathan Djanogly raises his concerns that the Bill borders on restricting the ability of companies to trade and is unnecessarily onerous for directors. | more

Defence in the World

17 October 2002 : Speech

In listening to the debate, what first comes to mind is that we live in a more dangerous world than ever before. | more

Public Services - Why the Labour Government's Plans for Public Services will Fail

1 October 2002 : Speech

The reason why I am a Conservative now is, at its core, the same as when I started out in politics. | more

Behaviour Improvement in Schools

12 July 2002 : Speech

It is as important to consider the reasons for behavioural problems in schools as what we should do about them. | more

Adoption and Children Bill - Third Reading

16 May 2002 : Speech

The discussion of contact is welcome because it was one of the most important matters that we did not discuss at all in Committee. | more

Enterprise Bill

10 April 2002 : Speech

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Employee Share Schemes Bill

18 January 2002 : Speech

Employee Share Schemes Bill | more

Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill

18 January 2002 : Speech

I fear that the Government will get an easier ride from me than they have from their own Members in the debate. | more

Higher Education

8 November 2001 : Speech

The problem of students dropping out because of debt is a real one, but the report does not adequately cover the issue of standards. | more

Marine Wildlife Conservation Bill

26 October 2001 : Speech

It is surprising that, as an island nation surrounded by marine life, we have paid so little attention to the sea. | more

European Communities (Amendment) Bill

17 October 2001 : Speech

I certainly want a forward-looking Europe, but the Bill could lead to a regressive Europe. | more

Homelessness Bill

2 July 2001 : Speech

Jonathan Djanogly makes his maiden speech. | more