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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. Redditch local history museum tells the story of our new town, our proud industrial heritage and much more. However, the museum was recently evicted from its premises and is…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARD Grooming Gangs: Independent InquiryI thank the Minister for her response, and for her reassurance that this inquiry will have the powers to go wherever and to whomever it needs to get the answers for families in…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARD Business of the HouseI seek the guidance of the Leader of the House. David, a constituent of mine, has raised serious concerns about the handling of a deeply distressing paternity case involving a…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARD Regional Innovation and GrowthMy hon. Friend the Member for Stafford (Leigh Ingham) has stolen my thunder by speaking about towns, for which I will never forgive her! [ Laughter. ] I thank my hon. Friend the…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDDefence Spending5. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases in defence spending on Wales.17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDDefence SpendingNational security is the No. 1 priority of this UK Government, and businesses in Redditch are proud to support our armed forces. Does the Secretary of State agree with my…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARD Rural Pubs: Fiscal SupportIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Hobhouse. I congratulate the hon. Member for Meriden and Solihull East (Saqib Bhatti) on securing the debate. As someone who…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDSteel TariffsI fully support the need to buy British, but companies such as Springmasters, KM Products and Accurate Laser Cutting Ltd—all of which are based in Redditch—cannot source the grade…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDPrivate Sector Investment: LancashireMy hon. Friend is giving a passionate articulation of the frustration felt by many of us outside non-metropolitan areas. We feel that frustration greatly in Redditch, where we are…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARD Mental Health: Parity of EsteemMy hon. Friend was a champion for mental health long before I came to this House, and I congratulate her on securing the debate. She makes a point about spending, and I read this…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARD Abuse of Customer-facing WorkersI apologise for the intervention and congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this debate. He has touched on a point that I was talking about with my colleagues from USDAW in…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDTopical QuestionsLast week we held interviews for the chair of our Pride in Place neighbourhood board in Redditch. Will the Minister join me in thanking all those who put their name forward and…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDDefence Investment PlanThe Minister will know that Redditch is home to many businesses that proudly support our armed forces. I think he may have touched on this in his previous answer, but can he…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDSocial Media Ban for Under-16sHundreds of parents and young people in Redditch have contacted me regarding the Government’s consultation. Many of them will welcome today’s announcement as a critical step to…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARD Russian Shadow FleetI congratulate my right hon. and gallant Friend on his new role. In and out of uniform, he has dedicated his life to this country, and we are grateful to be sitting behind him.…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDNorth Belfast: Violent AttackI thank the Secretary of State for his response, and I thank the right hon. Member for Belfast East (Gavin Robinson) for asking this urgent question. As a member of the Northern…09 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. Given that Reform in Worcestershire promised to cut taxes but has instead increased county council tax for Redditch residents by nearly 9%, does the Chancellor agree that at…28 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsHappy St George’s day, Mr Speaker. When Jaguar Land Rover was the victim of a cyber-attack, it had a devastating impact on the supply chain in Redditch. Will the proposed…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituent Kevin has to travel between Redditch, Gloucester and Cheltenham for chemotherapy and operations following a diagnosis of oesophageal cancer. He has been told that…23 Apr 2026HANSARDEnvironmentAL Audit CommitteeI congratulate my hon. Friend and his Committee on their important and timely report, on an issue that we know all too well in Redditch from our new fire and police hub. What we…23 Apr 2026