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HANSARD CPTPP: Conclusion of NegotiationsI very much welcome the agreement. As the Secretary of State knows, we have fantastic manufacturing industries in Stoke-on-Trent. In particular, our world-renowned ceramics…17 Apr 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration UpdateAs the Minister knows, Stoke-on-Trent has contributed significantly to accommodating both asylum seekers and refugees. Today’s announcements of additional funding for local areas…29 Mar 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ6. It is very good to see you back in this place, Madam Deputy Speaker.It has been announced that Stoke-on-Trent will be one of the levelling-up partnerships, on top of the…29 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillI am pleased to contribute further to the debate on this vital Bill, which promises tangible action to address the frustrations of my constituents. As I have said previously, I…27 Mar 2023HANSARD Antisocial Behaviour Action PlanStoke-on-Trent has seen significant issues with antisocial behaviour and drugs crime, particularly with the horrific drug monkey dust, so I very much welcome the announcement that…27 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillI thank my hon. Friend for making that point. I entirely agree. The people of Stoke-on-Trent absolutely want robust action on this. We will not continue to tolerate the powers of…27 Mar 2023HANSARDAntisocial BehaviourWe have seen significant antisocial behaviour and crime issues in Longton town centre. With Staffordshire police and the city council, we have been working up plans to improve…20 Mar 2023HANSARDRail ServicesAs the Secretary of State suggests, things have started to improve on Avanti West Coast, including through Stoke-on-Trent, but we need to see further improvements, particularly…20 Mar 2023HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationThis Budget is about cementing stability in the economy after the turmoil of the pandemic, the lockdowns and Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. Halving inflation is rightly the…20 Mar 2023HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour10. What steps her Department is taking to reduce antisocial behaviour.20 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. The behaviour of Iran is increasingly concerning, particularly that of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, as my hon. Friend the Member for Buckingham (Greg Smith) said…14 Mar 2023HANSARDHS2: Revised Timetable and BudgetFor Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire, HS2 means a huge amount of pain for little to no gain. I am extremely concerned, as are many of the people I have heard from, that phase 2…14 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillFor my constituents, the Bill is long awaited. They want us to crack down on the horrific people smugglers, stop small boat crossings, remove those who have no right to be here…13 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillPeople in Stoke-on-Trent are fed up with being ignored and having their generosity taken for granted, and I fully support the measures being introduced today. Will my right hon.…07 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. I know from speaking to staff at Longton jobcentre that additional support has been put in place to help the over-50s back into work. Will the Minister update the House on…06 Mar 2023HANSARDEngagementsSome 97% of ceramics businesses are small and medium-sized enterprises, which means that they have not received the level of support that many other energy-intensive sectors have,…01 Mar 2023HANSARDYouth Offending20. What steps he is taking through the criminal justice system to help young people avoid crime.21 Feb 2023HANSARDYouth OffendingWe see a concerning number of young people being criminally exploited by drugs gangs, particularly in Stoke-on-Trent. Will my right hon. Friend look at what more can be done to…21 Feb 2023HANSARD Prevent: Independent ReviewStoke-on-Trent has suffered from both far-right extremism and Islamic extremism, yet the Home Office is proposing to remove our Prevent funding and remove what small amount of…08 Feb 2023HANSARD Prepayment Meters: Ofgem DecisionThere are concerns that some of the poor practices around prepayment meters may have been going on for some time. How far back will the investigation look into these matters? Will…06 Feb 2023