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HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Billindicated dissent.22 Apr 2026HANSARD Crime and Policing BillWe all enjoyed listening to my hon. Friend talk about Neil, and he is right to talk about the impact of fly-tipping in rural communities—not just in Essex, but in Staffordshire…20 Apr 2026HANSARD Crime and Policing BillThe problem is that I am not sure that my police and crime commissioner would like to hear what I have to say.20 Apr 2026HANSARD Crime and Policing BillI will simply say that the less I say, the better.20 Apr 2026HANSARD Crime and Policing BillThank you very much, Madam Deputy Speaker, and I can tell by your smile that you were not expecting to call me, but I am very grateful that you spied me in this corner at the back…20 Apr 2026HANSARD Crime and Policing BillIt was very well said, but it is also important that my constituents are heard in the fight against fly-tipping and keeping our communities safe, clean and green. When the…20 Apr 2026HANSARDArchbishop of Canterbury9. What the priorities are for the new Archbishop of Canterbury.16 Apr 2026HANSARDModernisation Committee Report: Access to the House of CommonsFinishing too early is not always a good thing. I start by extending my condolences to my constituent and great friend back home in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Rosi Monkman, whose…16 Apr 2026HANSARDModernisation Committee Report: Access to the House of CommonsI am grateful to the hon. Member for Boston and Skegness (Richard Tice) for his pithy contribution to the debate—16 Apr 2026HANSARD British Industrial Competitiveness SchemeThe font of this statement is so small that it is super difficult to read, which made it even more difficult for me to look for the word “ceramics”, which I have yet to find. The…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseQueen Elizabeth II was and still is held in the highest esteem by the people of Newcastle-under-Lyme and Staffordshire, and next Tuesday is the 100th anniversary of her birth.…16 Apr 2026HANSARDModernisation Committee Report: Access to the House of CommonsKeep going!16 Apr 2026HANSARDArchbishop of CanterburyThe people of Newcastle-under-Lyme join me in welcoming Archbishop Sarah to her new responsibilities and in wishing her well. We also give thanks to Bishop Michael, who has…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Creative Arts and Culture (Broadcasting Requirements)And in mine!15 Apr 2026HANSARD Creative Arts and Culture (Broadcasting Requirements)Do not do it now!15 Apr 2026HANSARDBaldies FieldThe petition states: The petition of residents of the constituency of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Declares that Baldies Field—a green space adjacent to Hoon Avenue and Milehouse…15 Apr 2026HANSARD Regulation of the Marmalade MarketIt must be a Northern Irish thing. She often purchases marmalade at one of the excellent shops in Newcastle-under-Lyme. May I congratulate the hon. Lady on an excellent and…15 Apr 2026HANSARD Regulation of the Marmalade MarketI confess to the House that I prefer English strawberry jam to marmalade, but my wife is an assiduous and loyal orange marmalade fan—15 Apr 2026HANSARD Online HarmsWe are enjoying my hon. Friend’s speech; she has a number of pages left, and we want to hear all of it. She rightly talks about the potential ban for under-16s. I was at Newcastle…19 Mar 2026HANSARD International DevelopmentHoly Scripture tells us that we should never walk by on the other side, and I am reassured by the Secretary of State’s statement that she agrees, even if she used other words. She…19 Mar 2026