James Sunderland speaks in support of the Child Support (Enforcement) Private Member’s Bill which will improve the recovery of arrears and speed up the process to pursue enforcement from parents who fail to meet their financial obligations to pay child maintenance.
Speaking in Cabinet Office Questions, James Sunderland highlights the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Veterans’ survey of the experiences of veterans when they deal with Veterans UK and calls on the Minister to undertake to take the findings seriously and ensure all Government Departments ensure our veterans get the best possible support.
James Sunderland intervenes in a debate on the sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory to highlight the importance of the military base to NATO saying it would be “pathological nonsense to concede access”.
James Sunderland backs the Finance Bill as a short-term necessity only, but in the longer term calls for a low-tax, low-state economy that attracts investment, incentivises growth and rewards workers enabling them to keep most of what they earn.
Following the Government statement about the decision to leave the UN’s MINUSMA peacekeeping mission in Mali earlier than planned, James Sunderland expresses his disappointment and seeks confirmation that force protection will be maintained in full accordance with the threat as we withdraw.
James Sunderland welcomes the success of women’s Euro 2022 and the growth in women’s football and calls for more Government and FA funding to support the girls’ and the women’s game to ensure equal opportunities in football for men and women, boys and girls.
James Sunderland asks the Northern Ireland Secretary when the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill will be debated in the Commons and asks about a review of moral equivalence and terminology.
James Sunderland raises concerns that any reduction in defence spending will harm our nascent defence manufacturing industry and asks the Government what is being done to safeguard our future innovation, development and exports.
