Sir David speaks in Summer Adjournment Debate Thursday, 22 July, 2021 On Thursday 22 July, Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West, spoke in the annual Summer Adjournment Debate before the House of Commons rose for summer recess. Sir David took the opportunity to raise a number of constituent concerns and national issues, including social care, housing, environmental issues, pensions, a permanent memorial to Dame Vera Lynn and city status for Southend. Sir David said... Westminster News
Sir David calls for more research into Motor Neuron Disease 12th July 2021 On Monday 12 July, Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West, spoke at the debate on Motor Neuron Disease. There is no cure for the illness or effective treatments... Speeches in Parliament
Sir David wants to end fuel poverty 8th July 2021 On Thursday 8 July, Sir David Amess spoke about the dangers of fuel poverty and how necessary it is to bring all properties up to at least an EPC Band C. Sir... Speeches in Parliament
Sir David calls for no more night flights from Southend Airport 8th July 2021 On Thursday 8 July, Sir David Amess raised the issue of night flights at Southend Airport with the Secretary of State for Transport following complaints from... Speeches in Parliament
Sir David calls for patients and their families to be consulted before giving do not resuscitate orders 8th July 2021 On Thursday 8 July, Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West, called for a debate on do not resuscitate orders. These orders should not be made without consulting... Speeches in Parliament
Sir David supports businesses committing to net zero carbon emissions 7th July 2021 On Wednesday 7 July, Sir David Amess pledged his support to encourage businesses to be environmentally responsible. Having hosted the G7 Summit in Cornwall this... Westminster News
Sir David calls for Southend’s fair share of vaccine centres and booster vaccines 6th July 2021 On Tuesday 6 July, Sir David Amess asked the new Health Secretary to ensure that enough Coronavirus vaccine centres will be open in Southend to give the booster... Speeches in Parliament
Tribute to Fred Pittock 6th July 2021 I am so very sorry to learn of the death of Fred Pittock - he really was one of the best. He worked as an accountant almost up until the end of his very long... Local News
Sir David Amess backs campaign to protect Southend dogs from thieves by creating a ‘Dog DNA Database’ 3rd July 2021 Sir David is campaigning to protect dogs across Southend West by supporting a draft law which would create a national Dog DNA register of owners’ pets. The Bill... Westminster News
Sir David calls for a debate on granting guardians access to their disabled children’s savings 1st July 2021 On Thursday 1 July, Sir David Amess called for a debate on allowing the guardians of disabled children access to their savings to avoid long and expensive court... Speeches in Parliament
