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HANSARDChristmas AdjournmentPeople across Lichfield, Burntwood and the villages are looking forward to a very merry Christmas. In the run-up to the big day, many will have enjoyed opening Christmas cards…18 Dec 2025HANSARD Indices of Deprivation: EnglandI thank my hon. Friend for bringing the stories of real lives into the debate. When we talk about deprivation, indices and statistics, we can so easily forget that behind every…18 Dec 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ7. People throughout Lichfield, Burntwood and the villages will be looking forward to a very happy new year, not least because of this Government’s commitment to the midland rail…17 Dec 2025HANSARDEngagementsindicated assent.10 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsConstituents across Lichfield, Burntwood and the villages will be pleased to see the Government taking action on the cost of living by reducing energy bills, but they want the…09 Dec 2025HANSARD Railways BillAfter years of falling standards under the Conservatives, this Labour Government are investing in our railways. Anyone who commutes from Lichfield to London, as I do every week,…09 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIn my constituency, residents living near the B5013 at Blithfield reservoir have raised serious concerns about speeding and dangerous driving. There have been multiple fatalities…27 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. Mohamed Fayed, the former owner of Harrods, sexually abused hundreds of female employees over decades. Reporters tried to reveal his crimes, but it was only after his death…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Violence against Women and Girls: LondonIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship this afternoon, Mr Stringer. Just before the debate started, the hon. Member for Sutton and Cheam (Luke Taylor) light-heartedly…25 Nov 2025HANSARDTransport Infrastructure UpgradesThe midlands rail hub project, which was funded at the spending review, will bring huge benefits to Lichfield, Burntwood and the villages, doubling the number of services to…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThis weekend, a very special service will leave the station at Chasewater Railway in Burntwood in my constituency. The hospital Santa special trains are a Christmas service for…20 Nov 2025HANSARDEnergy Costs: Support for BusinessesThe ceramics industry across the country is foundational to every single part of the Government’s industrial strategy. Ceramics is an energy-intensive industry. Can the Minister…18 Nov 2025HANSARDClive Treacey Safety ChecklistIt is an honour and a privilege to lead this debate on Government support for the Clive Treacey safety checklist. I secured this debate in Clive’s name, and I want to start by…17 Nov 2025HANSARD Illegal Waste: Organised CrimeIn January, criminals dumped two lorry loads of rubbish on Watery Lane, just outside the city of Lichfield. The dump was so large that it blocked access to the road and, in the…17 Nov 2025HANSARDClive Treacey Safety ChecklistI thank the hon. Gentleman. That is my first intervention from him. He raises an important point, and when he asked that question, I thought back to a couple of weeks ago, when I…17 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast week I had the honour and privilege of attending the dedication of the new LGBT+ armed forces community memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas in my…03 Nov 2025HANSARDProperty Service ChargesMy hon. Friend is right. She is a very good friend, and often she has seen speeches before I give them, but she has not seen this one, and she gives me the perfect segue into my…30 Oct 2025HANSARDProperty Service ChargesI place on record my thanks to the hon. Member for Reigate (Rebecca Paul) for bringing this debate before the House, and to the Backbench Business Committee for scheduling time…30 Oct 2025HANSARDProperty Service ChargesMy hon. Friend is well apprised over the specific issue. Part of the issue we may be facing is that he refers to an Act of Parliament that is older than either of us. There may be…30 Oct 2025HANSARDEnding HomelessnessIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Efford. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Liverpool Wavertree (Paula Barker) and the hon. Member for Harrow East (Bob…21 Oct 2025