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HANSARD Business of the HouseThe coroner of north Staffordshire, Mr Ian Smith, who is retiring—I congratulate him warmly on his work and thank him for it, along with my hon. Friend the Member for Stone (Sir…07 Mar 2019HANSARD Social Security and Employment Support for Disabled PeopleI thank my hon. Friend and her colleagues for listening so much and for making these changes, but will she look at the face-to-face assessments and at whether more could be done…06 Mar 2019HANSARD A Better Defence EstateWe very much value the presence of three regiments, the Royal Signals, the RAF’s tactical supply wing in Stafford and other units. I have not yet seen the details, as the letter…28 Feb 2019HANSARDWorkers’ RightsI will be supporting the deal because I think that it is in the best interests of our country and will protect our workers, but can the Minister assure me that the Government are…28 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsMagna Carta states: “All merchants may leave or enter England”— of course, now the United Kingdom— “in safety and security. They may stay and travel throughout England by road or…28 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAs a long-term former resident of Tanzania and chair of the all-party parliamentary group on Tanzania, I am a great admirer of that country and its people. I am also an admirer of…28 Feb 2019HANSARD Future of DFIDI am sure the hon. Gentleman did not omit him deliberately, but another great Secretary of State for International Development, my right hon. Friend the Member for Sutton…27 Feb 2019HANSARD Future of DFIDIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Dorries. I very much welcome this debate, and I thank the hon. Member for Slough (Mr Dhesi) for his excellent remarks. Like…27 Feb 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the EUIt is an honour to follow the hon. Member for Pontypridd (Owen Smith), although I slightly disagree with him, because I know people who have campaigned and argued over many…27 Feb 2019HANSARDPersecution of Christians4. What steps his Department is taking to help tackle the persecution of Christians overseas.26 Feb 2019HANSARDPersecution of ChristiansI thank the Foreign Secretary for that review. When I meet Christians from countries where they are under pressure or persecuted, I see loyal citizens who contribute enormously to…26 Feb 2019HANSARD Instrumental Music TuitionI am grateful to the Minister for giving way, and I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Moray (Douglas Ross) on securing this debate. Do the hubs also cover paths to…25 Feb 2019HANSARDFuture of the NHS2. What steps he is taking to secure the long-term future of the NHS.19 Feb 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland BackstopLast week, I listened with great attention and respect to the former Taoiseach of Ireland, Bertie Ahern, as he gave evidence to the Select Committee on Exiting the European Union.…19 Feb 2019HANSARDFuture of the NHSI thank the Secretary of State very much for his answer. Local accident and emergency departments, such as at County Hospital in Stafford, are absolutely vital for the long-term…19 Feb 2019HANSARD Honda in SwindonMy thoughts are with the workers whose excellent work I saw for myself on a visit to the Swindon plant with the Industry and Parliament Trust last year, and with those at Bridgend…19 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAfter the tragic fire in Stafford last week in which four children lost their lives, will my right hon. Friend join me in paying tribute to the fire and rescue service of…14 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EUI entirely support what the right hon. Member for Don Valley (Caroline Flint) has just said. This morning, I met the representative of a large manufacturer in my constituency who…12 Feb 2019HANSARD Cairncross ReviewMay I associate myself with the comments about the late Gordon Banks who was both a national hero and a local hero for all his work in Stoke and Staffordshire, particularly in…12 Feb 2019HANSARDInternational SportOn Saturday I enjoyed watching England’s under-18 schoolboys beat Australia at the excellent Stafford Town football club. Can we ensure that international matches in all sports…31 Jan 2019