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HANSARDLifelong Learning and Skills Development6. What steps his Department is taking to promote lifelong learning and skills development.31 Jan 2022HANSARDUkraineI thank the Prime Minister for sending such a strong and clear message to Vladimir Putin and everyone across the House for backing the Prime Minister on such a crucial issue. At…25 Jan 2022HANSARDGlue Traps (Offences) BillI will finish by thanking everyone for their contributions. We have had an interesting debate, and some important points were made about ensuring that the Bill achieves its…19 Jan 2022HANSARDGlue Traps (Offences) BillI thank the right hon. Member for his intervention. I would also like to thank him for his work on raising awareness of glue traps—over many years, I think. All these concerns…19 Jan 2022HANSARDGlue Traps (Offences) BillIt is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. I thank all fellow Members who have come today for joining me to discuss this important Bill. I am delighted to…19 Jan 2022HANSARDGlue Traps (Offences) BillI raised that matter as the Bill was being drawn up. I think the issue was with the devolved Administrations. Given that people could easily purchase glue traps from Scotland,…19 Jan 2022HANSARDGlue Traps (Offences) BillAgain, I agree that the detail on when licences are issued needs clarification, but in the case of a hospital power control room, for example, the licence would cover the location…19 Jan 2022HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [Lords]Does my hon. Friend agree that when we left the European Union there was much scaremongering about animal welfare standards falling? Does he agree that the Government have…18 Jan 2022HANSARDPublic HealthI am grateful for the chance to speak in this debate. Let me start by saying that I absolutely support the Government’s aim of buying us a bit more time to increase the booster…14 Dec 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateWhile I realise that the Secretary of State has a difficult call to make, the symptoms of this do seem mild, and I remain to be convinced that the measures are necessary. My…08 Dec 2021HANSARDDisadvantaged Pupils: Support in 2022-2312. What steps his Department is taking to support disadvantaged pupils during the 2022-23 academic year.06 Dec 2021HANSARDDisadvantaged Pupils: Support in 2022-23For many years Wolverhampton’s education outcomes have been below those of our neighbours in the Black Country, and we are currently experiencing a youth unemployment crisis in…06 Dec 2021HANSARDEngagementsQ4. The Prime Minister will know that my hon. Friend the Member for Wolverhampton South West (Stuart Anderson) and I have both lobbied for funding for better training and skills…27 Oct 2021HANSARD International TravelThe high costs of PCR tests have meant that many families in Wolverhampton North East will not have felt able to book a family holiday, so I welcome the measures that my right…20 Sept 2021HANSARDAjax Armoured Vehicle ProcurementI thank the Minister for the full and open update to the House today. I am really disturbed by the health risks our armed forces personnel are being exposed to from vibration and…09 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI thank the Minister for his statement, and also for recognising the young people who were at low risk but have taken up the offer of a jab to protect more vulnerable people in…06 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders BillI am pleased to have the chance to speak in this debate, although I regret the fact that the time limit means my comments will be brief. This important Bill aims to provide a fair…19 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn Wolverhampton, green space has been put forward for housing development by the city council. I am sure that the council would welcome reassurance from the Secretary of State…19 Jul 2021HANSARDPet TheftI thank the Secretary of State for speaking to me recently about pet theft. In the recent local election campaign in Wolverhampton, I spoke to several constituents who are now too…29 Jun 2021HANSARDPet TheftWhat steps his Department is taking to tackle pet theft.29 Jun 2021