I spoke in favour of the continued roll-out of Universal Credit, the Government's simplification of the benefits system which aims to help people back into work.

I speak in a Westminster Hall debate on Foreign Direct Investment in the UK 2016-17, explaining why Britain continues to attract foreign investors after the vote to leave the EU last year.

I raise the crisis in recruitment of doctors for the A&E department at the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, with Health Ministers.

Minister Philip Dunne agreed to meet me to discuss the hospital's challenges.

During a debate on the Finance Bill which dealt with measures announced in the Budget, I spoke about the changes to legislation that will make it easier for small and medium-sized enterprises to get the investment funds they need to grow their businesses

My Westminster Hall debate on the campaign to have Alf Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk designated as a National Trail.

I make the case for designation and Environment Minister George Eustice responds.

I asked Policing Minister Brandon Lewis for a future police funding deal which takes account of the particularly challanges a rural force like North Yorkshire faces in tackling crime. 

Urging the Government to make apprenticeships easier to find and apply for.

I outline the importance of the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure our servicemen and women receive fair treatment when they leave the service of Queen and Country

In Business Questions I highlight the plight of auction marts at Hawes, Leyburn and Northallerton facing steep rises in rates

In a Commons chamber debate about Brexit and the rural economy I outline some of the opportunities for the food industry and farmers after we leave the EU.