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HANSARDMicrochipping of PetsIt is a great pleasure to speak under your chairmanship, Mr Pritchard. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Stoke-on-Trent North (Jonathan Gullis) for securing an important…28 Jun 2021HANSARD UK Military Personnel Serving Overseas: VaccinationI thank the Minister for his reassurance that HMS Defender was not coming under fire earlier today in the Black sea. In Armed Forces Week, when we thank and celebrate our whole…23 Jun 2021HANSARDBusiness InvestmentMy right hon. Friend will know that manufacturing and engineering companies are absolutely crucial to the economy in the Black Country and in Wolverhampton. Does he agree that…22 Jun 2021HANSARDBusiness InvestmentWhat steps his Department is taking to incentivise businesses to invest in new equipment or infrastructure.22 Jun 2021HANSARDPlanning Decisions: Local InvolvementIt is a pleasure to have the chance to speak in today’s debate. This is an emotive issue. For most people, a home is the biggest purchase they will ever make. Where we buy our…21 Jun 2021HANSARDAffordable and Safe Housing for AllIt is a great pleasure to speak in this debate, especially as it gives me the chance to extend a welcome to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, which will…18 May 2021HANSARD Government Support for IndiaSo many of my fellow Wulfrunians have friends, family and other loved ones in India. I thank the Government for their swift response to this heartbreaking situation. What…28 Apr 2021HANSARDElected Women Representatives: Online AbuseIt is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Paisley. I thank my right hon. Friend the Member for Basingstoke (Mrs Miller) for securing the debate. Since my…20 Apr 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseWill the Leader of the House join me in sending Sikhs in Wolverhampton best wishes for Vaisakhi and in thanking them for their efforts during the pandemic? Sikhs’ ongoing…15 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghIt is a great pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Wealden (Ms Ghani), who shared such beautiful words from Prince Philip about his beloved wife. I am deeply honoured…12 Apr 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Hospitality IndustryI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for North Devon (Selaine Saxby) on securing this debate and thank her for doing so. The past 12 months have made us all appreciate things…24 Mar 2021HANSARDIntegrated ReviewI have been absolutely honoured this year to spend time with the Royal Navy, as part of the armed forces parliamentary scheme. In a world where new powers are using new tools to…16 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationIt is a great pleasure to speak in this debate and to respond to last week’s Budget. I certainly do not envy the Chancellor having to set the Budget during a global pandemic which…09 Mar 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateThe pace and scale of the vaccination programme has been incredible, and we owe a debt of thanks to everyone involved. In Wolverhampton, we have kept pace by using a variety of…02 Mar 2021HANSARD Towns FundI am delighted to sneak in to speak in this debate about the towns fund, which is a policy that will accelerate the Government’s levelling-up agenda and breathe new life into so…04 Feb 2021HANSARDProcurementSo many industries have been hit hard by the pandemic, including aerospace and engineering companies in Wolverhampton North East. I am delighted to hear about more and more…01 Feb 2021HANSARDProcurementWhat recent procurement decisions his Department has taken.01 Feb 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateThe vaccine roll-out now offers hope and relief to vulnerable people who have spent months living in fear and isolation. We hear that 6.8 million vaccines have been delivered,…27 Jan 2021HANSARDEducational Settings: ReopeningI am increasingly concerned about the mental health of our young people while schools remain closed. I should like to thank Wolverhampton’s Youth MPs, Tutsirai Rukarwa and Ruby…26 Jan 2021HANSARDCouncil Tax: Government’s Proposed IncreaseAs a former councillor in Wolverhampton, I want to thank City of Wolverhampton Council for its work during the pandemic to get Government support to our most vulnerable residents.…25 Jan 2021