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HANSARD Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Bill [Lords]With no time limits.14 Nov 2024HANSARDRespiratory HealthI start by joining the tributes to His Majesty the King on behalf of my constituents in Newcastle-under-Lyme as he marks his birthday today. It is excellent to see my hon. Friend…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe 93 leaseholders at No. 1 London Road in Newcastle-under-Lyme have been pushed to breaking point by the most disgraceful rise in buildings insurance costs in the wake of the…14 Nov 2024HANSARDCommonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [Lords]I, too, would like to declare an interest as a member of the UK branch of the CPA. I also echo the welcome to the shadow Foreign Secretary; she had the wisdom to attend Keele…13 Nov 2024HANSARDEconomic Growth: ScotlandNewcastle-under-Lyme is home to many people who left Scotland to build a life, such as my constituent Lee-Bernadette Walford. Can the Secretary of State outline how resetting the…30 Oct 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate on the first Labour Budget in 15 years. It has been a long and painful 14 years for my constituents. Families in my constituency have been…30 Oct 2024HANSARDEconomic Growth: Scotland7. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on supporting economic growth in Scotland.30 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. My constituency’s beer and pub sector makes a significant contribution to the economy, both locally and nationally. Our 76 pubs and two breweries generate £23 million in tax…29 Oct 2024HANSARDBlack History MonthIt is a real pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Suffolk Coastal (Jenny Riddell-Carpenter), who gave a powerful and moving maiden speech. I reassure her that I will…24 Oct 2024HANSARDBlack History MonthDoug Brown’s son, Martin, lives in my constituency of Newcastle-under-Lyme. My hon. Friend will have my full support in her campaign for a statue of this genuine trailblazer and…24 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Despite representations from me and several members of Madeley parish council requesting action to tackle repeated flood incidents at Bar Hill and particularly Mallard Close,…24 Oct 2024HANSARDStrengthening National ResilienceIn the last year alone, we have seen a mini-tornado in Nottingham, flash floods in Madeley and rain like no other across Newcastle-under-Lyme. We see the devastating effects of…24 Oct 2024HANSARDStrengthening National Resilience6. What recent progress his Department has made on strengthening national resilience.24 Oct 2024HANSARDBlack History MonthI am pleased that the hon. Member has mentioned Margaret and Godfrey. Just to reassure them, there is as much love for both of them on the Labour Benches as there is on the…24 Oct 2024HANSARDBlack History MonthThat is excellent news, and I look forward to taking the hon. Lady for a cup of tea so that I can get the low-down. Can she tell us where in Newcastle-under-Lyme her mother had…24 Oct 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 23 October.23 Oct 2024HANSARDEngagementsFor 14 years, my constituents in Newcastle-under-Lyme had to suffer flatlining wages, in-work poverty, and a bust economy that served nobody. Can I urge the Deputy Prime Minister…23 Oct 2024HANSARD Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [Lords]I will happily give way to the Member of Parliament who represents my in-laws in South Antrim.22 Oct 2024HANSARD Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [Lords]It is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for New Forest East (Sir Julian Lewis). I enjoyed his detailed and comprehensive remarks. I am grateful for the opportunity to…22 Oct 2024HANSARD Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [Lords]It is a pleasure to have my genuine friend intervene. He served honourably and nobly in the Northern Ireland Assembly. His point about the importance of the CPA branch in Northern…22 Oct 2024