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214 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDSocial 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 2026HANSARD 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 2026HANSARDDefence 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 2026HANSARDTopical 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 2026HANSARDNorth 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 2026HANSARD Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023The hon. Member is making an excellent speech, and I want to reiterate his point. I have an extraordinary situation in Worcestershire, where many of my housing officers are not in…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Driver and Vehicle Licensing AgencyI completely concur with my hon. Friend’s point. We are asking people to play by the rules, yet the rules do not work for them. I conclude by paying tribute to the work of my hon.…23 Apr 2026HANSARDYoung Adult Carers: Education and TrainingI apologise for my tardiness in arriving, Mrs Harris. The hon. Gentleman is making a valid point. Does he agree that as well as challenging the Government about what they can do…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Driver and Vehicle Licensing AgencyI congratulate the hon. Member for Mid Dorset and North Poole (Vikki Slade) on securing this debate. This is one of those occasions where I do not have a written speech from my…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 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 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 2026HANSARDYoung Adult Carers: Education and TrainingSorry.23 Apr 2026HANSARDHousing, Communities and Local Government CommitteeI thank my hon. Friend for her Committee’s work on this important issue. It is one of the most comprehensive reports I have read and many elements of it are heartbreaking. I…23 Apr 2026HANSARDGovernment Procurement StrategyI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Stafford (Leigh Ingham) on securing this important urgent question, and I thank the Minister for his statement. Businesses in my…22 Apr 2026HANSARD Single Status of WorkerIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Ellesmere Port and Bromborough (Justin Madders) on securing this debate.…15 Apr 2026HANSARDCost of Heating OilI congratulate the hon. Member for North Norfolk (Steff Aquarone) on securing this important debate. Across our rural communities and in villages such mine, including Inkberrow…15 Apr 2026HANSARDCost of Heating OilI wholeheartedly agree and so would my constituents. A price cap would ensure that households are not left exposed to sudden and excessive increases that they simply cannot plan…15 Apr 2026HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeI thank the Minister for the contents of his statement and for the diligence of his work with Sir Brian Langstaff and the victims to ensure that the inquiry’s recommendations have…14 Apr 2026