Parliamentary News
George's work in Parliament, speeches, debate interventions and questions to Ministers.
- 3rd July 2012
George Freeman calls on the Government to back the rail prospectus “Once in a Generation” which sets out a long-term vision for the East Anglian rail network to support economic growth in the region. read more
- 2nd July 2012
George Freeman calls on the Government to support small, local microgeneration wind projects. read more
- 26th June 2012
George Freeman welcomes the fall in unemployment and backs the Government’s programme of deficit credibility, public sector restraint and support for business which is laying the foundations for a sustainable recovery. read more
- 25th June 2012
George Freeman reminds MPs that the regionalisation of benefits was first proposed by the Labour party. read more
- 21st June 2012
Speaking during a debate on the mis-selling of interest rate swap products to small and medium-sized businesses, George Freeman calls for banks to focus on backing small businesses and supporting our high streets rather than making money from selling glamorous derivative products. read more
- 24th May 2012
Speaking in the House of Commons, George Freeman highlights the potential of the UK’s life sciences in areas such as biomedicine, clean energy and agriculture and the opportunity to drive a sustainable recovery here by supporting sustainable development in the developing world. read more
- 21st May 2012
Following the Minister’s statement on the Beecroft report into employment reform, George Freeman calls on the Government to listen to small businesses who are struggling with big-company legislation and remember that it is micro-businesses that are the key to the growth. read more
- 26th April 2012
George Freeman calls on the Government to encourage families around the country to conserve water despite the recent heavy rainfall as the threat of drought persists. read more
- 24th April 2012
Speaking in the Parliamentary debate, George Freeman backs calls for the Prime Minister to put pressure on the Malaysian Government to ensure that DRB-HICOM permits the sale of Group Lotus only to a bidder who will provide credible guarantees for the future of the business in Norfolk. He highlights the importance of Lotus to the region and the local centre of excellence that has built up around it. read more
- 24th April 2012
Speaking during Treasury Questions, George Freeman welcomes significant new investment in manufacturing as a clear sign that the Budget for business is working. read more
