Following the reported outcomes of last night’s public meeting in Halton David Morris MP has released the following statement:

David Morris MP said:

On Tuesday 21st November David Morris MP helped three students from Morecambe and Lunesdale presented their petition on Syria to Downing Street. The petition was also presented to the House of Commons on Monday 21st November.

The petition read:

During Department of Work and Pensions Questions on Monday David Morris MP asked the Minister about access to advanced payments whilst Universal Credit applications are being processed.

David Morris MP asked :

Thank you very much, Mr Speaker. I did not expect to be called so early.

David Morris MP led a debate on Friday to raise awareness about the WW1 plaques known as the ‘Dead Man’s penny’ the text of the debate is below:

David Morris (Morecambe and Lunesdale) (Con)

David Morris MP tested his taxi hailing skills at Conservative Party Conference in a football-themed game with Guide Dogs.

By David Morris MP

Following a lot of misinformation on the Universal Credit Vote I wanted to set the record straight:

- Opposition day debates are just that they have no binding influence on Government Policy and do not have the power to change legislation.

The National Funding formula, which comes into effect in April 2018 will ensure that schools in Morecambe and Lunesdale all receive an increase in funding.

Universal Credit was rolled out in Morecambe and Lunesdale in April 2016, and since roll out David Morris MP has been meeting with the Job Centre regularly.

Following the news last week by BAE Systems that 750 jobs may be lost from Warton and Samlesbury due to a restructure with BAE.

David Morris MP said: