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HANSARD Infrastructure: Cramlington and KillingworthMy hon. Friend makes a powerful point on the risk to opportunity and the future of our region if we cannot resolve this matter. Another developer warned that “We are very…18 Nov 2025HANSARD Infrastructure: Cramlington and KillingworthMy hon. Friend has been working closely with me on seeking the upgrades that I will be talking about, so I appreciate his intervention.18 Nov 2025HANSARD Infrastructure: Cramlington and KillingworthI beg to move, That this House has considered the impact of infrastructure on development in Cramlington and Killingworth constituency. It is a pleasure to serve under your…18 Nov 2025HANSARDAsylum PolicyIn a previous life I was a 999 call taker with the ambulance service and had the awful experience of answering a call from a distraught family desperate for help. I could not help…17 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsResearch shows that women in the Army are up to seven times more likely than men to suffer musculoskeletal injuries, and 10 times more likely to experience hip and pelvic…03 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. For too long, too many people in the north-east have been left behind due to stubbornly high unemployment, but the economic inactivity trailblazer offers an opportunity to…27 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseEvery year thousands gather for safe organised firework displays. However, this time of year also brings dread for many due to antisocial and inconsiderate firework use, as we…23 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI recently met my constituent Lance Corporal Sarah Bushbye, who is only the third ever woman to receive the Military Cross. She shared with me the difficulty of dealing with the…08 Sept 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseOver the course of the summer, like many in the House, I have had a chance to meet so many of the volunteers across my constituency, from organisations such as North Tyneside…04 Sept 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillThe UK is one of the most centrally run countries in the world. For decades, Whitehall has made every major decision on growth and investment, while the communities impacted were…02 Sept 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy hon. Friend makes an interesting point. We should look at what communities prioritise and make considerations as to what they value. Going back to sporting assets in…02 Sept 2025HANSARDPost Office IT Systems: Redress for Postmasters6. What recent steps he has taken to support postmasters seeking redress for harm caused by faulty IT systems.17 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI recently had a meeting with one of my constituents, Sian from Palmersville, who is one of the founders of the Safe Clicks foundation. The foundation calls for greater…17 Jul 2025HANSARDPost Office IT Systems: Redress for PostmastersI thank the Minister for his answer. He will be aware of a Northumberland constituent of mine who was a victim of the faulty Horizon system, leading to her losing her job and her…17 Jul 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ14. Successive Conservative Governments failed to invest in the transport infrastructure of the north-east, but the Labour Government are already changing that with the £1.8…16 Jul 2025HANSARDClean Power: Jobs3. What estimate he has made of the number of additional jobs that have been created in clean power industries in the north-east since July 2024.15 Jul 2025HANSARDClean Power: JobsI thank the Secretary of State for that answer. The north-east is uniquely placed to be the home of the green energy revolution, with the expansion of the Energy Academy in north…15 Jul 2025HANSARD Secure 16 to 19 Academies BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. I am grateful to hon. Members for their contributions and to the hon. Member for Christchurch (Sir Christopher Chope) for…11 Jul 2025HANSARD Secure 16 to 19 Academies BillWith the leave of the House, I thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and Members across the House. I thank the Clerks, the Minister and the shadow Minister for their support, and the…11 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.10 Jul 2025