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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank the Leader of the House for the reassurances he has given on safety so that Parliament is able to return physically as soon as possible. Areas of the country such as…20 May 2020HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateWill my right hon. Friend confirm that, thanks to the magnificent response of the British people, including those in Stoke-on-Trent, we have prevented our NHS from being…05 May 2020HANSARDTrade: Scotland and the Rest of the UKWhen it comes to trade, does my right hon. Friend agree that in these challenging times, regions across the country, from my constituency of Stock-on-Trent South all the way to…25 Mar 2020HANSARDTrade: Scotland and the Rest of the UK4. What recent assessment he has made of the value of trade between Scotland and the rest of the UK.25 Mar 2020HANSARDIncome tax (charge)I was pleased to be here this afternoon to listen to a number of maiden speeches from colleagues. Before I talk about the need for infrastructure to level up opportunities, I want…17 Mar 2020HANSARDEngagementsDoes my right hon. Friend agree that the Budget is are historic moment for levelling up our economy and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed, especially in…11 Mar 2020HANSARD Recent Violence in IndiaThe situation in Jammu and Kashmir is of particular concern to my constituents, many of whom have family and friends in the region. This is obviously a complex issue, but will my…03 Mar 2020HANSARDEnergy-Intensive Industries: DecarbonisationManufacturers in Stoke-on-Trent rely on energy-intensive processes to create their world-class products. What assistance can the Government give to help innovation in reducing the…03 Mar 2020HANSARDEnergy-Intensive Industries: Decarbonisation19. What support his Department is providing to help energy-intensive industries decarbonise.03 Mar 2020HANSARD UK-US Trade DealI particularly thank the Secretary of State for mentioning the ceramics industry in Stoke-on-Trent. Does she agree that this has huge potential to give access to markets in the US…02 Mar 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse21. What steps he is taking to support victims of domestic abuse through the criminal justice system.25 Feb 2020HANSARDDomestic AbuseMatthew Ellis, the Staffordshire police and crime commissioner, reports that three out of four victims of domestic abuse in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire have children, and…25 Feb 2020HANSARD TransportI recently raised the subject of public transport in north Staffordshire in my debate in Westminster Hall because, as our local newspaper, The Sentinel , highlighted, its decline…05 Feb 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. Labour’s private finance initiative contract means that Royal Stoke University Hospital is paying double the interest on its debt than if it had been funded directly from the…28 Jan 2020HANSARDPublic Transport: North StaffordshireI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. In the Transport Committee—I was a member of it before the election—we discussed the need for a national bus strategy to look into some of…23 Jan 2020HANSARDPublic Transport: North StaffordshireI am delighted to see my hon. Friend the Member for Stone (Sir William Cash) supporting the debate. We have heard some valuable contributions, right the way through from rural…23 Jan 2020HANSARDPublic Transport: North StaffordshireI thank the Minister for her fantastic support for improvements in bus and public transport services across north Staffordshire. I thank all my fellow Staffordshire colleagues for…23 Jan 2020HANSARDMost Favoured Nation TariffsI join my hon. Friend the Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme (Aaron Bell) in thanking the Secretary of State for visiting Stoke-on-Trent last week. Does she agree that for industries…23 Jan 2020HANSARDPublic Transport: North StaffordshireI beg to move, That this House has considered bus services and public transport in north Staffordshire. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Christopher. I am…23 Jan 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. As office costs are substantially cheaper in Stoke-on-Trent than in London, and it is only an hour and a half away on the train, does my right hon. Friend agree that it would…22 Jan 2020