Speeches and Debates

Speaking during Prime Minister's Questions, Alok Sharma calls on all MPs to back the introduction of a benefits cap so that households on benefits do not receive more than households in work.  read more »

Alok Sharma tackles the Opposition over its record on fuel poverty when in Government.  read more »

Alok Sharma calls on the Opposition to explain how they would fund their commitment to keep rail fares down?  read more »

Alok Sharma welcomes the Local Government Finance Bill which will incentivise local authorities and local government to encourage growth. He calls on the Government to ensure that local authorities can not raise business rates on already struggling businesses.  read more »

Alok Sharma welcomes the new homes bonus and backs the use of incentives for local communities and councils to deliver new house building.  read more »

Speaking during Justice Questions, Alok Sharma calls for a review of community sentences after hearing of a case of a burglar being required to spend three weeks at a summer arts college as part of his rehabilitation order.  read more »

During a debate on the draft national planning policy framework, Alok Sharma welcomes localism in planning and the end of top-rown and regional planning.  read more »

Speaking during a debate in the House of Commons, Alok Sharma condemns Opposition proposals for unfunded pension commitments that will add to the deficit and debt in the future.  read more »

Speaking in the House of Commons, Alok Sharma congratulates the All Saints junior free school in Reading which will help parents obtain their choice of feeder school.  read more »

During a debate on the careers service, Alok Sharma highlights the role for business and the need for stronger links between business and schools. He particularly highlights the forthcoming 'Futures Fair' in Reading.  read more »