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HANSARD Creative IndustriesI recently visited the impressive and very funky 1882 ceramics firm based in the World of Wedgwood in my Stoke-on-Trent South constituency, home of “The Great Pottery Throw Down”.…27 Jan 2025HANSARDCyber SecurityGiven the critical importance of closing the skills gap across the Government and defence sectors to safeguard against emerging threats in this digital age, which worry my…23 Jan 2025HANSARDCyber Security2. What recent progress his Department has made on strengthening cyber security.23 Jan 2025HANSARDEconomic Growth6. What steps she is taking to help increase economic growth in Stoke-on-Trent.21 Jan 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthThe A50/500 growth corridor, a significant transport corridor in my constituency of Stoke-on-Trent South, enjoys an extraordinary concentration of advanced manufacturing,…21 Jan 2025HANSARDGreen Infrastructure Investmentrose—21 Jan 2025HANSARD Crewe Railway StationAs my hon. Friend knows, Stoke-on-Trent sits on an offshoot of the west coast main line and provides a vital east-west link between Crewe and Derby, which also requires…20 Jan 2025HANSARDMiddle EastHuman rights organisations such as Gisha, the Association for Civil Rights in Israel and Physicians for Human Rights-Israel have been working hard to get more aid into Gaza since…16 Jan 2025HANSARD Covid-19 InquiryFirst, I thank the Minister for commenting on the importance of multidisciplinary research. From my own previous research, I know that that is very important, particularly in the…16 Jan 2025HANSARD Town Centres: Stoke-on-TrentWill my hon. Friend join me in commending the fantastic work of the Longton Exchange team and Urban Wilderness in their commitment to regenerating Longton town centre? Does he…15 Jan 2025HANSARDHospice and Palliative CareTwenty years ago this month, both my parents died aged 60, of cancer. They died just one week apart, but that is where the similarities ended. My father died a horrible death,…13 Jan 2025HANSARDArtificial Intelligence Opportunities Action PlanCities like Stoke-on-Trent, left behind by the previous Conservative Government, could significantly benefit from targeted AI investment. AI growth zones are one such opportunity.…13 Jan 2025HANSARDFlood Protection Funding1. What reforms he has made to funding for flood protection.19 Dec 2024HANSARDFlood Protection FundingMy constituency of Stoke-on-Trent South has many farmers, some of whom are personal friends. On their behalf, I ask the Minister to update the House on the funds that the…19 Dec 2024HANSARD Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords]In my constituency, we do not have a single unpolluted watercourse. Last year, on the Conservative Government’s watch, Severn Trent Water, the company that covers my constituency,…16 Dec 2024HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) BillThe Bill would create a democratic deficit that the hon. and learned Member has already referred to, and the Windsor framework has addressed that with the Stormont brake, which…06 Dec 2024HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) BillWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?06 Dec 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. I have a constituent—a young, pregnant woman —who was recently released from hospital and housed in a local hotel that was contracted to house the homeless. She was petrified…02 Dec 2024HANSARDHolidays in School Term TimeIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Lichfield (Dave Robertson) for introducing the petition and the debate in…25 Nov 2024HANSARD Primary School Breakfast ClubsAs a biologist and teacher, I believe that linking breakfast clubs with dental hygiene practices will have a significant impact on the long-term health of our children, and indeed…18 Nov 2024