In Parliament - Joe Morris

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See below for my latest spoken and written contributions to Parliament

Gender Based Violence

Ministry of Justice

Joe Morris received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle violence against women and girls.

Saudi East-West Oil Pipeline

Commons debates

May I echo the comments of the hon. Member for Westmorland and Lonsdale (Tim Farron) about heating oil, and express my concern for rural communities in my constituency? Does this not demonstrate...

Topical Questions

Joe Morris made a speech in the House of Commons

I welcomed the announcement that the First Secretary of State and the Prime Minister made over the summer on reforming procurement to benefit British businesses. On my summer tour of my...

Israel and Palestine

Commons debates

I congratulate the Foreign Secretary on his statement and the manner in which it was delivered. I want to ask about international collaboration and how the allegations of war crimes can be...

National Grid

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Joe Morris received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment her Department has made of the number of UK households without connection to the electricity grid.

Electricity: VAT

Joe Morris received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what comparative assessment has the Government made of the effectiveness of the application of VAT to first-time electricity mains connections for existing...

New Clause 72 - Donations etc in cryptoassets

Representation of the People Bill

Joe Morris made a speech in the House of Commons

I am very glad to have set up my hon. Friend for that. I want to speak about money in politics, particularly with reference to new clause 17, tabled by my right hon. Friend the Member for Oxford...

New Clause 72 - Donations etc in cryptoassets

Representation of the People Bill

Joe Morris made a speech in the House of Commons

I thank the Government for, in particular, the proposals on 16 and 17-year-olds. I spent my summer conducting about 80 events across my constituency, meeting some of my youngest—and some of...

EU Membership Referendum: Impact on the UK - [Dawn Butler in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Butler. Before I start, I echo the comments of my hon. Friend the Member for Alloa and Grangemouth (Brian Leishman) on the media’s...

Face-to-Face Banking: Rural Areas - [Pete Wishart in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Wishart. I congratulate the hon. Member for South Devon (Caroline Voaden) on securing such a vital debate. We are obviously talking about a...

A1: North Northumberland

Commons debates

Just to pick up on the comments around Treasury engagement, what is the Minister’s opinion of recent changes to the Green Book and the approach that Members of Parliament should take to...

A1: North Northumberland

Commons debates

As always, my hon. Friend is making a well-informed, passionate speech on behalf of his constituents. Is it not the case that dualling is necessary not just for the safety of his and my...

Climate Change: Nature Conservation

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Joe Morris received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to strengthen the UK’s resilience to climate change, including through the (a)...

Israeli Settlements: Trade Ban

Commons debates

I thank my hon. Friend for giving way; he is making a very powerful and informed speech, as did my hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield Central (Abtisam Mohamed). I just want to press him on...

Community-owned Renewable Energy

Energy Security and Net Zero

Joe Morris made a speech in the House of Commons

There are amazing developments in community energy, particularly across my constituency with the Northumberland solar-powered community buildings project, which is purchasing and installing both...

Community-owned Renewable Energy

Energy Security and Net Zero

Joe Morris made a speech in the House of Commons

What assessment he has made of the potential impact of community-owned renewable energy on energy security.

Foreign Interference in UK Politics

Commons debates

I welcome these measures, which are a fantastic step forward. These actions are about not just tackling foreign donations and dirty money, but putting faith back into our politics and ensuring...

Business of the House

Commons debates

Last week, Sarah, the head of pastoral services at Hexham Priory school, and the Friends of Hexham Priory school began their 24-hour challenge. They raised more than £28,000 by running and...

Farming Sector: International Trade

Business and Trade

Joe Morris made a speech in the House of Commons

The effects on farmers and food standards are some of the most visible and felt impacts of trade policy, and obviously domestic agriculture is one of our sectors that are most sensitive to import...

Farming Sector: International Trade

Business and Trade

Joe Morris made a speech in the House of Commons

What steps he is taking through international trade policies to help increase the financial sustainability of the farming sector.