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HANSARDKickstart Scheme ClosureLast month, I had the great pleasure of hosting an apprenticeship showcase on behalf of the aerospace and defence industry in Parliament. I met a constituent, Tianna, who is…06 Jun 2022HANSARD Global Migration ChallengeI know the Home Secretary has worked tirelessly with our European partners to try to stop vile people smugglers, but it is evident that more measures are urgently needed. Does she…19 Apr 2022HANSARD UkraineWe have seen the incredible determination and bravery of Ukrainian forces defending their territory with many weapons sourced from the UK. I am delighted by the announcement that…28 Mar 2022HANSARDSanctionsWhen parliamentarians in this place see our counterparts in Ukraine taking up arms to defend their country, it is really sobering. Does my right hon. Friend agree that it is vital…28 Feb 2022HANSARDLiving with Covid-19One of the biggest tragedies of the pandemic has been the isolation and desperation of those living in care homes and of their families at home, many of whom joined groups such as…21 Feb 2022HANSARDArmed Forces: Diversity and Inclusion9. What steps his Department is taking to improve diversity and inclusion in the armed forces.21 Feb 2022HANSARDArmed Forces: Diversity and InclusionImproving recruitment in areas such as Wolverhampton would really help diversity in the armed forces. Wolverhampton also has a very high rate of unemployment. What more can the…21 Feb 2022HANSARDEngagementsQ5. As a proud Wulfrunian, I am thrilled that my city is at the front and centre of the Government’s levelling up White Paper. Getting jobseekers of all ages the skills they need…09 Feb 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsDoes my right hon. Friend agree that the focus on getting prisoners into stable employment when they leave prison has been critical in achieving the current reoffending rates,…08 Feb 2022HANSARDAnimals (Penalty Notices) BillI absolutely agree. Education and those low-level interventions will be important. At the moment there is not a good enough safety net on animal welfare, because only the most…04 Feb 2022HANSARDGlue Traps (Offences) BillI want to speak briefly to the amendments, as it gives me a chance to thank the right hon. Member for Alyn and Deeside (Mark Tami) for all his work on glue traps. He has tabled an…04 Feb 2022HANSARDGlue Traps (Offences) BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. I am delighted to present the Bill for its Third Reading. I thank all hon. Members who have supported it to this stage, as…04 Feb 2022HANSARDGlue Traps (Offences) BillI thank the hon. Member for his contribution, and I hope that we will have that education around their sale. Most hardware shops, where they used to be available, have already…04 Feb 2022HANSARDGlue Traps (Offences) BillI thank my hon. Friend for his regular litter picks, which have become somewhat legendary in my home city. Does he agree that in an urban, industrial centre such as Wolverhampton…04 Feb 2022HANSARDGlue Traps (Offences) BillI thank my hon. Friend for enduring the ordeal of serving on the Public Bill Committee, to which he made a valuable contribution. I understand his concern about these measures,…04 Feb 2022HANSARDGlue Traps (Offences) BillWith the leave of the House, I would like to take a few moments to thank everyone for their interesting and sometimes disturbing contributions to today’s debate, including my hon.…04 Feb 2022HANSARDGlue Traps (Offences) BillI reassure my hon. Friend that very strong representations have been made to the Minister, and I do not think her arm needs twisting too hard on this issue. I would like to see…04 Feb 2022HANSARDAnimals (Penalty Notices) BillI rise to speak briefly in support of the Bill. I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Romford (Andrew Rosindell), who shares my enthusiasm for animal welfare. His…04 Feb 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland BorderAs someone with a large Northern Irish population in Wolverhampton, and being half Northern Irish myself, I have grave concerns about the constitutional crisis that the protocol…03 Feb 2022HANSARDLifelong Learning and Skills Development6. What steps his Department is taking to promote lifelong learning and skills development.31 Jan 2022