Speeches and Debates

Peter Aldous calls for Government support for theatres

23rd June 2020

Peter Aldous asks the Prime Minister to put in place specific support for theatres such as the Marina and Seagull theatres in Lowestoft and the Fisher theatre in Bungay as theatres are really struggling as a result of the Covid-19 restrictions.

Peter Aldous asks Government for support for 16-to-19 colleges

22nd June 2020

Peter Aldous asks the Government to support colleges such as East Coast College as they face the challenge of supporting 16 to 19-year-old students whose courses have been badly disrupted and also for a funding review to help specific cash-flow difficulties.

Peter Aldous urges Government support to increase UK food and drink processing capacity

18th June 2020

Peter Aldous calls on the Government ensure the right financial support is in place to increase food and drink processing capacity so that the UK can take advantage of the significant opportunities to increase British agricultural exports.

Peter Aldous highlights impact of Covid-19 on caravan sector

15th June 2020

Speaking during a debate on the caravan industry, Peter Aldous highlights the impact of Covid-19 on the whole caravan industry supply chain - from manufacturer to coastal communities.

Peter Aldous speaks in a debate on the reopening of zoos

11th June 2020

Speaking in a debate on the reopening of zoos, Peter Aldous praises the conservation work of Africa Alive! in Kessingland and calls on the Government to look again at support for zoos, many of which are charities and cannot access the fund as presently set up.

Peter Aldous seeks reassurance on control of UK fisheries

11th June 2020

Peter Aldous seeks reassurance from the Government that the principle that the UK will control who fishes in our waters remains non-negotiable.

Peter Aldous presents Private Member's Bill

10th June 2020

Peter Aldous presents a Private Member's Bill to enable smaller-scale renewable electricity generators to supply electricity to a local area.

Peter Aldous calls on PM to alllow pub beer gardens to open

10th June 2020

At Prime Minister's Questions, Peter Aldous welcomes the news that zoos such as Africa Alive! will be able to reopen next week and calls for beer gardens to be able to open on the same day.

Peter Aldous calls on the Government to address peoples’ concerns before reopening primary schools

11th May 2020

Peter Aldous calls on the Prime Minister to ensure the Government addresses peoples’ concerns about reopening primary schools, in particular about possibility of a significant threat of the virus both in the classroom and at the school gate.

Peter Aldous: Gradual reopening of holiday parks, campsites and self-catering well-suited to workplace safety

6th May 2020

Following the Government statement on workplace safety after the lifting of lockdown, Peter Aldous calls for the gradual reopening of holiday parks, campsites and self-catering accommodation which are well-suited to workplace safety arrangements and could boost the local economy and provide people the opportunity of a holiday in the UK.