The Backbench Business Committee gives MPs the opportunity to suggest and bring forward debates of their choice, and it was the first business committee of any kind established in the Commons.
I recently went and argued in favour of a debate on funding for brain cancer research with my colleague, Derek Thomas. Residents will know that I’ve worked with the all-party group on brain tumours and local families who have been affected by this awful disease here.
I’m glad to say that we’ve been given a provisional date for the 9th March, and I’m looking forward to making my contribution!