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HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords]I am pleased to have put my name to the new clause tabled by my neighbour in Stoke-on-Trent Central. Does he agree, notwithstanding his comments, that much of this is also about…04 Jun 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords]I am grateful for the opportunity to speak briefly in this debate; I was not sure that I would, depending on timings of the business of the House. I had the pleasure today of…04 Jun 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords]Outrageous.04 Jun 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords]That is my kind of friend. I am very grateful to the right hon. Lady for her intervention, which speaks to the cross-party support for our ceramics industry. I grateful to her for…04 Jun 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords]In Staffordshire.04 Jun 2025HANSARD Points of Orderindicated assent.22 May 2025HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I rise in my role as chair of the all-party group on Ireland and the Irish in Britain regarding yesterday’s Opposition day debate on…22 May 2025HANSARDDogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) BillWill the Minister give way?21 May 2025HANSARDDogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) BillOld habits die hard, Minister. I am grateful to him for acknowledging my comments and those of our hon. Friend the Member for Newport West and Islwyn. When he speaks to his…21 May 2025HANSARDDogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) BillIt is a pleasure to speak briefly in this debate. I bumped into my neighbour, the hon. Member for Chester South and Eddisbury, the other day and said, “Can I say a few words on…21 May 2025HANSARD Pubs and Community FundingI am very grateful to the Minister for his indulgence in giving way. It would not be a free pint, because I have a long list of things that I want him to help me get sorted for…19 May 2025HANSARD Pubs and Community FundingOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I wonder whether you will be able to give us a flavour of the pubs in Romsey and Southampton North. We feel sure that that would add to…19 May 2025HANSARD Pubs and Community FundingThe hon. Lady is making an excellent speech, as she did on Friday; I want to acknowledge that in the House this evening. She talks about the wonderful pubs in her constituency of…19 May 2025HANSARD Pubs and Community FundingAs and when the good people of Newcastle-under-Lyme confirm the best pub of 2025, will the Minister come and have a pint? I will buy the first round.19 May 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am concerned that this week FedEx announced that it is planning to close its depot in Newcastle-under-Lyme. That is bad news for hundreds of workers in my constituency and feels…15 May 2025HANSARDSt George’s Day and English AffairsI am grateful to my hon. Friend for making a very important intervention. There is so much more that brings us together, and it is incumbent on all Members of this House to make…08 May 2025HANSARDSt George’s Day and English AffairsI beg to move, That this House has considered St George’s Day and English affairs. I am grateful to my colleagues who co-sponsored this debate, and I wish all those right across…08 May 2025HANSARDSt George’s Day and English AffairsI am grateful to all colleagues who spoke in the debate. My hon. Friend the Member for East Thanet (Ms Billington) had to return home for a family emergency; otherwise, she would…08 May 2025HANSARD Trade NegotiationsIn the Vatican, in the last hour, the cardinals have elected a new Pope; and we wish the new Holy Father well, and give thanks for the life of Pope Francis. Of course, we send our…08 May 2025HANSARD Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan: 80th AnniversaryEvery anniversary commemorating the allies’ victories on VE Day and VJ Day is a significant one. The triumph of liberal democracy over authoritarianism, nationalism and fascism is…06 May 2025