Speeches
- 14th May 2013
Speaking in a debate on the Queen’s Speech, James Morris backs efforts to keep the cost of living under control in particular proposals to ensure that energy consumers are put on the cheapest tariff available. He also adds his voice to calls for the Government to reconsider a fuel duty stabiliser which would protect families and businesses from some of the damaging effects of volatile fuel prices.
- 25th March 2013
James Morris welcomes measures to help wealth creators deliver the economic activity needed for growth and also measures to help to make things a bit easier for families who are working hard to get on and build a better life.
- 13th February 2013
James Morris welcomes infrastructure investment which is vital to the economy’s long-term prosperity.
- 5th November 2012
James Morris backs the Growth and Infrastructure Bill Second Reading which will go some way to speed up the planning process which is discouraging business investment and new infrastructure. read more »
- 17th September 2012
James Morris backs a Bill which will see up to £50 billion invested in major national infrastructure projects. He urges investment in projects that would benefit businesses in the west midlands such as high-speed rail and the expansion of Birmingham airport. read more »
- 6th September 2012
James Morris praises the value of community hospitals to patient care within the NHS and highlights Rowley hospital as a great example. read more »
- 15th June 2012
Speaking during a debate on Mental Health, James Morris calls for greater emphasis on talking therapies and highlights the successful transformation of mental health care in Sandwell by local GPs using the IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) programme. read more »
- 15th May 2012
James Morris examines the shift of world power to the east and considers the strategic choices and challenges facing Britain in the future. read more »
- 26th March 2012
James Morris welcomes the Budget as good for the skilled manufacturing and high-tech industries which make up large part of the economy of the Black Country. read more »
- 5th March 2012
Speaking in an Opposition Day debate on living standards, James Morris highlights measures taken by the Government to ensure fairness whilst having to make a number of very tough choices as a result of the economic and financial situation they inherited from the previous Government. read more »
