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HANSARDGrowing the UK EconomyYesterday evening, I had the privilege of meeting some leaders of our ceramics industry, a vital sector that was grossly neglected by the previous Conservative Government. Does my…29 Jan 2025HANSARD Defence Procurement: Small and Medium-sized EnterprisesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor (Alan Strickland) on bringing this…28 Jan 2025HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. On 8 January, in response to a question on child protection, the Prime Minister told this House: “Reasonable people can agree or…28 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. Will my right hon. Friend join me in congratulating Intasite, a technology business in Stockton that is celebrating its 10th anniversary with 40% growth? Does she agree that…21 Jan 2025HANSARDHarland and Wolff12. What progress his Department has made on securing the future of Harland and Wolff in Northern Ireland.15 Jan 2025HANSARD UK Submarine FleetIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison. I, too, congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Dunfermline and Dollar (Graeme Downie) on securing this debate.…15 Jan 2025HANSARDHarland and WolffDoes my right hon. Friend share my optimism that now that the future of the Harland and Wolff yard has been secured, the yard will be able to secure future orders?15 Jan 2025HANSARD UK-China Economic and Financial DialogueIt is great to see our Chancellor of the Exchequer working with international business and winning investment for the UK. Does she agree that while the Conservatives were happy to…14 Jan 2025HANSARDArtificial Intelligence Opportunities Action PlanThe Secretary of State mentioned the benefits to industrial communities such as Stockton North. Does he agree that the commitment to artificial intelligence will lead to more…13 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI welcome the Bill, and I will talk about the difference that it will make to children living in poverty in my constituency of Stockton North. First, however, I remind the House…08 Jan 2025HANSARDWomen’s State Pension Age Communication: PHSO ReportI thank the Secretary of State for her statement and for the apology of behalf of the Government. As she has acknowledged, many of the brave and courageous WASPI women in my…17 Dec 2024HANSARDChild Poverty16. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to reduce levels of child poverty.09 Dec 2024HANSARDChild PovertyDuring the summer, I visited the holiday activities and food programme run by Stockton borough council, which provides a healthy meal for low-income families in my constituency.…09 Dec 2024HANSARDUK Air and Missile DefencesIt is, as always, a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for North Durham (Luke Akehurst); I know how important this subject is…27 Nov 2024HANSARDRetail Crime4. What steps her Department is taking to help tackle shoplifting and violence against shop workers.25 Nov 2024HANSARDRetail CrimeOur shop workers will be putting in some long, hard shifts in the coming weeks to help us to get ready for Christmas, but a report from the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied…25 Nov 2024HANSARD G20 and COP29 SummitsLast week, I had the privilege of meeting some Members of the Ukrainian Parliament, and I know that they will have been heartened by the leadership that my right hon. and learned…21 Nov 2024HANSARD International Men’s DayOn behalf of the whole House, may I say that my hon. Friend is doing an exceptional job? We should acknowledge the importance of men being positive role models for other men. Does…21 Nov 2024HANSARDUK Role in NATOMindful that tomorrow marks the 1,000-day anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine, and of the increase in Russian hostility over the weekend, will my right hon. Friend the…18 Nov 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsSeveral of the previous speakers, including the hon. Members for Solihull West and Shirley (Dr Shastri-Hurst), for East Wiltshire (Danny Kruger) and for Witney (Charlie Maynard),…06 Nov 2024