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HANSARDGovernment Resilience Action PlanI thank my right hon. Friend for his statement. One of the most striking conclusions from the covid inquiry was that vulnerable people were the hardest hit. What steps are the…08 Jul 2025HANSARDRoad and Rail ProjectsI thank the Secretary of State for her statement and, more importantly, for her commitment to the midlands rail hub. That is not just warm words and empty promises, but a…08 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeTwelve months ago the Prime Minister gave his final speech of the election campaign in Redditch in a Sure Start centre abandoned by the last Government, in an economically…07 Jul 2025HANSARD Children with Allergies: School SafeguardingMy hon. Friend is a little ahead of the rest of my speech, but I completely agree, and I will give reasons for that. An allergy tsar who can cross Departments —Health, Education…03 Jul 2025HANSARD Children with Allergies: School SafeguardingI completely agree. Those family apps are a daily part of my life, as I see what my son is eating. I still have a little jittery feeling every time I see what food is going to him…03 Jul 2025HANSARD Children with Allergies: School SafeguardingI beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of safeguarding children with allergies at school. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Lewell. First, I…03 Jul 2025HANSARD Children with Allergies: School SafeguardingWhenever I meet the Minister, I have a bad habit of simply asking for things. I appreciate that yet again I am in this place asking for something, but such is the job. I thank all…03 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. Last week’s historic NATO summit concluded with members laying the foundation for a stronger united NATO. With the changing nature of the threats we face, does the Secretary…30 Jun 2025HANSARDUnauthorised Entry to Football Matches BillI congratulate my hon. Friend on introducing the Bill; it is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I declare an interest as a member of the all-party…25 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)The hon. Gentleman makes an interesting point, but is not the point of an IMHA to ensure that the patient understands their rights under the previous Act and the Bill? That is how…17 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. Will the Secretary of State join me in welcoming the recent NHS waiting list figures that show that the Worcestershire acute hospitals NHS trust has seen a fall of over 6,000…17 Jun 2025HANSARDSchool-based NurseriesI recently visited the excellent Matchborough first school in my Redditch constituency to meet headteacher Lynn Briers. It was selected as one of the first schools in the country…16 Jun 2025HANSARDSchool-based Nurseries18. What steps she is taking to increase the number of school-based nursery places.16 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Rusty’s Collectables is a great new addition to Redditch high street, offering unique items such as Pokémon and Marvel collectables. Owners Russell and Amee have successfully…12 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)On a point of order, Ms Furniss. Could we have some clarity on what adjourning the Committee right now would mean? Several members of the Committee have not returned from the…10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)With the greatest of respect to the hon. Member for Farnham and Bordon, I clearly asked my question before the Question was put. We therefore have not divided yet.10 Jun 2025HANSARD Free School MealsAs a Member of Parliament, I am always delighted to come to work to talk about policies such as this, which will lift 100,000 children out of poverty and give 4,500 children in my…05 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseRedditch United football club is showcasing the importance of the UK’s leading gambling harm charity, Gordon Moody, by displaying its logo on next year’s shirts. Will the Leader…05 Jun 2025HANSARDDementia CareI completely agree. It is clear from the data that disadvantaged communities and those from ethnic minorities are not getting the targeted support that they need; I see that in my…03 Jun 2025HANSARDDementia CareI thank the hon. Member for South Devon (Caroline Voaden) for securing this important debate, which shines vital light on an issue that affects so many families across this…03 Jun 2025