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HANSARDEngagementsQ3. While I understand the need to upgrade our broadband infrastructure, it cannot be right that a company called BRSK is proposing to erect telegraph poles at the Squirrels…15 May 2024HANSARDEmployment Levels5. What plans he has to increase levels of employment.13 May 2024HANSARDEmployment LevelsThe latest Office for National Statistics figures show that the number of claimants in my constituency fell over the past year. That is good news, but more needs to be done. Does…13 May 2024HANSARDMetro Mayors: Local EconomiesSince he was first elected in 2017, Andy Street has delivered £10 billion of new investment to the west midlands region, more housing—particularly on brownfield land—and…22 Apr 2024HANSARDMetro Mayors: Local Economies3. What assessment he has made of the impact of Metro Mayors on their local economies.22 Apr 2024HANSARDNeighbourhood Policing18. What steps he has taken to increase police visibility in local communities.15 Apr 2024HANSARDNeighbourhood PolicingHalesowen police station is under threat of closure thanks to decisions taken by the Labour west midlands police and crime commissioner. Tom Byrne, the Conservative candidate for…15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateNotwithstanding the drones and missiles launched by Iran, which were rightly taken out by UK planes and our allies, the Iranians prefer to operate in the shadows, through proxies…15 Apr 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsHaden Hill leisure centre in my constituency is to be part rebuilt and part refurbished by a £20 million investment from the levelling-up fund. Does the Minister agree that the…04 Mar 2024HANSARD Situation in the Red SeaThe Secretary of State is absolutely right to say that military action is necessary but not sufficient to deal with the long-term problem of the Houthis. He has mentioned the…26 Feb 2024HANSARDPharmacy FirstI warmly welcome the statement. This initiative has the potential to transform primary care and access to treatment, but does the Minister agree that to realise its full…31 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsMany of my constituents who use Regis Medical Centre have been left angry and frustrated by the botched implementation of an Anima booking system, leading to them being unable to…23 Jan 2024HANSARDAction Against Houthi Maritime AttacksThe threat to maritime shipping in the Red sea is from not just Houthi missiles, but the threat of cyber-attacks often coming from Iranian proxies. Does the Prime Minister agree…23 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsOne of the key recommendations of the Carney review into women’s football was the need for an improvement in mental health provision in elite women’s sport. I think the Government…11 Jan 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ13. The Prime Minister is rightly focused on taking long-term decisions to improve the lives of people in this country, so can I make a suggestion? Our mental health legislation…13 Dec 2023HANSARDAccess to Mental Health ServicesThe Minister mentioned the importance of parity of esteem, and she is quite right, but it is disappointing that the Government had a manifesto commitment in 2017 and 2019 to…05 Dec 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration: Small Boats10. What progress he has made on stopping small boats transporting migrants across the English channel.27 Nov 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration: Small BoatsIn relation to the Rwanda policy, the Home Secretary was quoted as saying: “My frustration is that we have allowed the narrative to be created that this was the be-all and…27 Nov 2023HANSARDLevelling UpI welcome the Minister’s statement, and in particular the £20 million that is announced for Halesowen town centre. Halesowen has recovered well from the pandemic, not least…20 Nov 2023HANSARDBreaking Down Barriers to OpportunityI am sure that there is much to welcome in the King’s Speech and much to ponder on the theme of “breaking down barriers to opportunity”, but I was warmed to my theme by the hon.…08 Nov 2023