Member of Parliament
Chris Skidmore
Member since
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Bills sponsored
5
Speeches (30d)
0
Speeches (all)
426
Written questions
2
Last spoke
28 Nov 2023
Recent contributions (426)
HANSARDYouth EntrepreneurshipI understand that Sam French is a young entrepreneur selling homemade gingerbread men and women. I congratulate him on his success. Perhaps he may like to send some to you to…08 Jan 2019HANSARDUK Space IndustryThe UK plays a leading role in space science and exploration, and our commercial sector is globally competitive, underpinned by Government support of up to £370 million a year. We…08 Jan 2019HANSARDYouth EntrepreneurshipAbsolutely. Indeed, as a Minister also in the Department for Education, I work with that Department and understand the importance of ensuring that young people develop…08 Jan 2019HANSARDYouth EntrepreneurshipA total of 390,000 18 to 24-year olds are involved in starting businesses in the UK, and the British Business Bank has provided £52 million in start-up loans to young people since…08 Jan 2019HANSARDUK Space IndustryThe sector currently employs around 38,500 people and has grown significantly since 1999-2000, when 14,651 were working in the sector—that represents an annual growth rate of…08 Jan 2019
Bills sponsored (5)
BILLEssay Mills (Prohibition) Bill2nd reading10 Feb 2021ActiveBILLSchools (Opportunity to Study for Qualifications) Bill2nd reading24 Mar 2015ActiveBILLPupils at Risk of Educational Disadvantage Bill2nd reading06 May 2014ActiveBILLPlanning Applications (Community Right of Appeal) Bill2nd reading11 Dec 2012ActiveBILLMembers of Parliament (Change of Political Party Affiliation) Bill2nd reading23 Nov 2011Active