Business Questions, 02.02.23 Thursday, 2 February, 2023 London Councils do important work into issues facing our city on a range of topics. Recently they produced a report into school places in London and the provision of education as provided by local authorities. In this report, it was highlighted that Hillingdon has seen a 15% reduction in the number of primary school children, while Harrow has seen a similar decline in demand. This is a trend... Speeches in Parliament
David Simmonds CBE MP praises Chancellor for World-Leading Support Package for the UK Arts Industry 6th July 2020 Many constituents have written to me to express their concerns for the arts industry, and the grave challenges it has faced as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic... Local News
NHS Parliamentary Awards 2020 3rd July 2020 Coronavirus has been a global health emergency on a scale not seen for a century. The NHS, which first opened its doors at Trafford Park Hospital on July 5 1948... Local News
Local School to Benefit from Funding to Raise Education Standards 2nd July 2020 I have welcomed the announcement that Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner will benefit from funding to improve school facilities. I am delighted that Bishop Ramsey CE... Local News
David Simmonds CBE MP: Let's help local businesses to bounce back 30th June 2020 I welcome the re-opening of the hospitality and tourism sector on 4 July, giving a boost for up to 535 businesses in Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner, and hope... Local News
Place of Worship Protective Security Fund 24th June 2020 As local MP for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner, I have written to places of worship in the local community, setting out details of the Government’s £3.2 million... Local News
Hillingdon and Harrow provided with funding to develop local Covid-19 action plan to keep the virus under control 19th June 2020 Every local authority in England has been provided with a share of £300 million to develop tailored outbreak control plans, which will set out measures to... Local News
For Love of Scrubs - Community Spirit in Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner 17th June 2020 During this strange and unprecedented time, it has been heartening to see how local communities have come together, and the many acts of generosity and kindness... Local News
Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Benefit from Unprecedented Measures Announced by the Chancellor 15th June 2020 Message from David Simmonds CBE MP I am delighted that constituents of Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner have received unprecedented economic support to protect... Local News
David Simmonds MP Re: COVID-19 Update: May 2020 20th May 2020 I know that from speaking with constituents at my telephone surgeries and by email that Coronavirus (Covid-19) continues to worry and affect us all. I have... Local News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
