"1. What recent assessment the Electoral Commission has made of the rules relating to neighbourhood planning referendums...." Sajid Javid - View Speech
"The people of Bromsgrove are pleased that the Localism Act has given them unprecedented powers to shape their local community, but the wording in the referendums is crucial. Has the commission considered the best way to word such questions and will it be issuing formal guidance?..." Sajid Javid - View Speech
"Although the result of the recent alternative vote referendum was probably predictable from the beginning, it was nevertheless a very well-run process. Are there any lessons that we can learn from that for future UK-wide elections?..." Sajid Javid - View Speech
"12. What steps she is taking to encourage young people to take up learning and vocational training opportunities in the countryside and farming sector...." Sajid Javid - View Speech
"I recently met a farmer in my constituency who told me that more than 80% of his 50 employees are hard-working eastern Europeans. He finds it very difficult to attract young British people to take on those jobs. Is there anything that the Secretary of State’s Department can do to …..." Sajid Javid - View Speech
"Farmers in my constituency and nationwide would welcome the efforts that the Government are taking to reduce regulation. Can the Minister give the House an idea of the time scale for implementing those recommendations, and say whether any might be taken forward immediately?..." Sajid Javid - View Speech
"I thank the Minister for his answer. Two of my constituents run a very successful pet food company, First Class Foods Ltd. They are trying to tap into international demand, but they face a significant obstacle in China because, surprisingly, we do not have the relevant export licence. Will he …..." Sajid Javid - View Speech