United Kingdom parliament

Desmond Swayne

Member of Parliament · Conservative

Transcripts of what Desmond Swayne said in Parliament, sitting by sitting. Only speeches whose speaker is confirmed are shown.

20 sittings with a confirmed speech

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Latest speeches

  1. House of Commons · House of Commons · 15 September 2026

    • Urgent Question – Tourism overnight visitor levy in England

      “Mr. Speaker, if the hoteliers of Bournemouth are gagging to pay this tax, I can assure the minister that hospitality in the New Forest is not. The minister said that everybody will be a winner. How can he possibly know…”
      Watch from 1:23:46

  2. House of Commons · House of Commons · 10 September 2026

    • Urgent Question: Air traffic control failure and passenger disruption

      “Just how confident is he that it wasn't a cyberattack? How confident is he of the resilience of the system in the event of such an attack? How confident is he in the willingness and ability of the government to…”
      Watch from 1:39:50

  3. House of Commons · House of Commons · 8 September 2026

    • Foreign Secretary statement: Israel-Palestine policy and settlement sanctions

      “Madam Deputy Speaker, I join that long list of UK ministers who have raised at the very highest level in Israel the most egregious practices in the West Bank designed specifically to prevent a two-state solution, only for Israeli policy…”
      Watch from 2:59:45

  4. Third Delegated Legislation Committee · House of Commons · 7 September 2026

    • Q&A: scope, costs and DESNZ clarification; Minister sets out safeguards

      “The question is that the committee has considered the draft Digital Government (Disclosure of Information) Regulations 2026. Louie French.”
      Watch from 6:25

    • Minister’s closing remarks: departmental mechanics, reiteration of SI’s limited scope, and approval

      “The question is that the committee has considered the draft Digital Government (Disclosure of Information) Regulations 2026. As many as are of that opinion say aye. Of the contrary no. I think the ayes have it, the ayes have it.…”
      Watch from 15:15

  5. House of Commons · House of Commons · 7 September 2026

    • Closing of reorganisation statement: Commitment to rapid review

      “Delighted, Mr. Speaker, delighted at the reprieve. The New Forest was to be split and part of it swallowed by Southampton. Will she accept my representation that while she wants the New Forest to remain, its integrity to remain, the…”
      Watch from 1:53:37

    • Economic growth debate: Fiscal rules, devolution and regional inequality

      “Last week, the Prime Minister in the same breath boasted that we had the fastest growth in the G7 and that the decade of slow growth was caused by Brexit. Well, if we're ahead of the pack, it can't be…”
      Watch from 4:23:49

  6. House of Commons · House of Commons · 4 September 2026

    • Infants, Parents and Carers Bill: Swayne: purpose and clauses

      “And I have been somewhat discombobulated by the extraordinary amount of effort that has gone to getting into just six clauses before the House today. So I'm deeply indebted to the Government Whips' Office who have been extraordinarily helpful. I…”
      Watch from 14:20

    • Adjournment attempt and closing stages of Infants Bill

      “With the leave of the House, Madam Chair, I would like to thank honorable members for their contributions. I am presented with a difficulty of framing a standing committee that balances those who supported the bill at second reading with…”
      Watch from 4:37:11

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