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HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillI will be brief, as I realise that time is pressing. My father, sadly, passed away in September last year. Some years earlier, on his way home from work, he was involved in road…28 Feb 2022HANSARDAutomotive Sector14. What steps he is taking to help support the growth of the automotive sector.22 Feb 2022HANSARDAutomotive SectorFollowing the recent announcement of £100 million of Government funding for Britishvolt in Northumberland, does my hon. Friend agree that this is only the beginning of the…22 Feb 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI recently hosted the first ever jobs fair in Blyth Valley. It was an amazing success, with more than 50 local businesses taking part. Will my hon. Friend join me in thanking the…07 Feb 2022HANSARDDriver and Vehicle Licensing AgencyDoes my hon. Friend agree that the Government’s investment of £96 billion in the railways is the biggest investment in the rail network ever? By reinstating the Northumberland…03 Feb 2022HANSARDEngagementsQ7. Since I was elected, my fabulous constituency has really seen the green shoots of prosperity. Government support is bringing a green revolution to Blyth Valley. However, with…02 Feb 2022HANSARDHealth and Social CareMy constituents in Blyth Valley will welcome the £700 million in funding for the NHS. May I thank the staff in the sterilisation unit in Cramlington, the A&E hospital for…03 Dec 2021HANSARDOffshore Wind Energy2. What steps his Department is taking to help support the generation of offshore wind energy.16 Nov 2021HANSARDOffshore Wind EnergyThe House has often heard me talk about Blyth Valley being at the heart of the green industrial revolution. Catapult, in the Port of Blyth, has tested the largest windmill blades…16 Nov 2021HANSARDYoung-People: Securing High-Quality Jobs12. What steps his Department is taking to help support young people in securing high-quality jobs.01 Nov 2021HANSARDYoung-People: Securing High-Quality JobsBlyth Valley is currently at the forefront of the green industrial revolution, with many fantastic businesses such as the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult in Blyth and Merit in…01 Nov 2021HANSARDClimate ChangeI recently had the pleasure of visiting Bede Academy in Blyth where concerned students questioned me on the steps that we are collectively taking to tackle climate change. Will my…20 Jul 2021HANSARDClimate ChangeWhat diplomatic steps his Department is taking to promote international co-operation on tackling climate change.20 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsEnshore Subsea, based at the port of Blyth, has a proud history of subsea trenching for the oil and gas industries, as well as the telecoms and offshore power industries, dating…15 Jul 2021HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillHaving served on the Bill Committee for this landmark legislation, I wholeheartedly support how the Bill embeds the police covenant into law, a commitment that I made to my…05 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsHappy birthday from Blyth Valley, Mr Speaker. I recently had the pleasure of visiting B&B Attachments, a fantastic firm in Cramlington that designs and constructs stock handling…10 Jun 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Tenth sitting)Would the Minister clear a point up for me, just so I can get straight in my head what this Bill is setting out to do? A few years ago, we had the tall ships regatta in Blyth, and…08 Jun 2021HANSARDMental Health Treatment ReformWhat steps his Department is taking to reform mental health treatment.08 Jun 2021HANSARDMental Health Treatment ReformAfter a career working in mental health for almost 30 years, prior to entering this House, I was delighted to be asked to become a board member for a local charity, Anxious Minds,…08 Jun 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Tenth sitting)Next to my constituency is a Traveller site that has spaces that could be used by people who choose to live a nomadic lifestyle, yet we still have people turning up and using…08 Jun 2021