Work in Westminster - Gill Furniss MP

Below is a list of the speeches, questions and contributions I have made in Parliament. This list only represents the officially recorded work I undertake and does not show the meetings, events or correspondence that happens outside the Commons Chamber.

Clause 2 - Definition of “personally connected”

Domestic Abuse Bill

Gill Furniss made a speech in the House of Commons

I express my commiserations to the Queen, the royal family and, of course, the family of our very own Dame Cheryl Gillan. I really welcome the Bill: it is a huge step in the right direction to...

Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence

Gill Furniss received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when the UK will (a) become fully compliant with the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and...

Domestic Abuse

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Gill Furniss received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the adequacy of funding available to local...

Domestic Abuse: Reoffenders

Ministry of Justice

Gill Furniss received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of polygraph tests in preventing reoffending by people convicted of domestic abuse related crimes.

Disclosure of Information

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Gill Furniss received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what plans he has to improve guidance on (a) knowledge of and (b) training on whistleblowing for employees.

Domestic Violence

Attorney General

Gill Furniss made a speech in the House of Commons

In 2020, domestic abuse-related crime surged by 9%, but referrals to the CPS fell by 19%. We know that the CPS is under enormous pressure to clear the backlog caused by covid-19. Will the...

Domestic Violence

Attorney General

Gill Furniss made a speech in the House of Commons

What steps he has taken to increase the number of prosecutions relating to domestic violence.

Coronavirus: Vaccination

Department of Health and Social Care

Gill Furniss received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many covid-19 vaccines have been discarded as a result of logistical or storage issues.

Support for Veterans

Gill Furniss made a speech in the House of Commons

The extra £10 million allocated in the Budget to supporting veterans’ mental health is a welcome step that the Opposition have been calling for. However, there is still a large...

Support for Veterans

Gill Furniss made a speech in the House of Commons

What recent discussions he has had with representatives of military charities on improving support for veterans throughout the UK.

Kickstart Scheme: Small Businesses

Department for Work and Pensions

Gill Furniss received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many small businesses have benefited from the Kickstart scheme to date.

Letting Agents

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Gill Furniss received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when he plans to respond to the recommendations of the Regulation of Property Agents Working Group published in July 2019.

Business of the House

Commons debates

The vaccine roll-out is the most important national mission our country has undertaken in decades. While more and more people are being inoculated every day, I am concerned that there is a lack...

Covid-19: Cultural and Entertainment Sectors

Commons debates

A little over a year ago, the streets of Sheffield were lined with open doors leading to theatres, cinemas and museums, which form the cultural heart of our city. Because of covid, those doors...

Yemen: Aid Funding

Commons debates

The world’s largest humanitarian crisis is getting worse. Blockades of ports and airports are restricting vital humanitarian aid getting to the 80% of the population who need it. This year...

Coronavirus: Screening

Department of Health and Social Care

Gill Furniss received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made on the adequacy of covid-19 testing available to NHS and care workers.

Arts: Coronavirus

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Gill Furniss received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on support for the cultural sector after existing...

Sports: Coronavirus

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Gill Furniss received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on support for sporting venues operating at reduced...

Arts: EU Countries

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Gill Furniss received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps he is taking to support creative workers affected by barriers to work in the EU.

Remote Education: Carers

Department for Education

Gill Furniss received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps he is taking to specifically support the home-learning of young carers during covid-19 related school closures.