Houses of Parliament
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown

In Parliament

Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown's speeches, debate interventions and questions to Ministers.

In Parliament
Image
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP speaking in the House of Commons
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown highlights vehicle weight concerns in EV transition debate

During a debate on regulations aimed at supporting the transition to zero-emission vehicles, Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown highlights vehicle weight as a potential key factor influencing a person's decision to switch from an internal combustion engine to an electric vehicle, particularly for those needing to tow a trailer when their driving licence has a 7 tonnes GVW restriction.
Image
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP speaking in the House of Commons
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown calls for local voices in planning and stronger protections for rivers

Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown intervenes in a debate on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill raising concerns over the exclusion of local communities from the planning process. He also calls for water companies to become statutory consultees to ensure that new housing does not result in extra sewage going into our rivers.
Image
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP speaking in the House of Commons
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown questions the Government on armed forces retention

Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown questions the Government on efforts to improve armed forces recruitment and retention.
Image
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP speaking in the House of Commons
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown challenges DEFRA's sudden halt to Sustainable Farming Incentive

Following the Government response to the Urgent Question on DEFRA’s sudden decision to stop the sustainable farming incentive, Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown questions the decision, which was made with no notice and no consultation, and asks the Minister to outline plans for a replacement.
Image
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP speaking in the House of Commons
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown gains PM's backing for M5 Junction 12 upgrade meeting

Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown secures the Prime Minister's support for a meeting with the Planning Minister to push for the much-needed £250m to upgrade Junction 12 on the M5. 
Image
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP speaking in the House of Commons
Clifton-Brown calls for more joined-up NHS and urgent reform of adult social care

Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, opens the Estimates Day debate on the Department of Health and Social Care's spending plans. He emphasises the need for better coordination within the NHS, greater focus on preventive care and public health, and an urgent overhaul of the adult social care system.
Image
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP speaking in the House of Commons
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown calls for fair funding for rural councils, audit reform and clarity on local government restructuring

Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown speaks in a debate on local government finance highlighting the need for financial efficiency and the need for rural councils to receive fair funding. He also raises concerns about the backlog in local government audits and calls for urgent improvements, and seeks clarity on the timetable for restructuring of two-tier councils.
Image
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP speaking in the House of Commons
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown seeks clarity on devolution timetable for Gloucestershire

Following the Government statement on devolution in England and local government reorganisation Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown asks for a clear timetable for two-tier counties such as Gloucestershire as to when they are expected to provide proposals on any wish to change, and confirmation that the county council elected in May this year will serve a full four-year term of office.
Image
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP speaking in the House of Commons
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown seeks action as court backlog reaches record-breaking 73,000 cases

Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown highlights the record backlog of 73,000 in the Crown courts and that rape cases are not being prosecuted for three or four years and asks what the Justice Secretary is doing to speed up the whole system.