Speeches

During a debate on the business rates revaluation and the effect on rural petrol stations, Geoffrey Clifton-Brown highlights the unfairness whereby petrol stations are uniquely assessed not only on rental value but also on turnover.

Geoffrey Clifton-Brown raises a number of concerns of his constituents in particular funding for the National Star College and business rating revaluation - especially the effect on small petrol stations.

Geoffrey Clifton-Brown presents one of over 120 petitions opposing the compulsory registration and monitoring of home-educated children.

Geoffrey Clifton-Brown winds up the debate on behalf of the Opposition raising several concerns including bribery, re-export and in particular the need for proper controls through end-use legislation.

In winding up the debate for the Opposition, Geoffrey Clifton-Brown raises a number of issues about the willingness and ability of the Sri Lankan government to resettle those living in IDP camps and the use of European Union trade preferences as a lever.

Geoffrey Clifton-Brown calls on the South West Regional Development Agency to take the opportunity of funding available for redoubling of the single line between Swindon and Kemble.

Geoffrey Clifton-Brown calls for expatriate voters, who are permitted to vote whilst living overseas, to also be permitted to make political donations.

Geoffrey Clifton-Brown calls on the Secretary of State for Education to recognise the good results produced by the majority of Gloucestershire schools.

Geoffrey Clifton-Brown pays tribute to retiring Speaker, Michael Martin.

Speaking in an adjournment debate on the detention of Aung San Suu Kyi, Geoffrey Clifton-Brown condemns the trial being conducted by the Burmese regime which has permitted her only one defence witness.