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HANSARD Local Government ReorganisationLike many in Cannock Chase, I am glad that this reorganisation, which no one asked for and no one voted for, is finally nearing its conclusion. It is fair to say there was not a…16 Jul 2026HANSARDSir David Amess Summer AdjournmentLike many colleagues who have spoken, I pay tribute to Sir David Amess. Today, I make a speech that I never thought I would have to make, to pay tribute to a good friend,…16 Jul 2026HANSARDAgri-tech Sector8. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support the agri-tech sector.09 Jul 2026HANSARDAgri-tech SectorThe Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee recently had the privilege of visiting New Zealand. We met an Innovate UK delegation promoting incredible British agri-tech…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Lobular Breast Cancer: Moon Shot ProjectIt is a real pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Hobhouse. Thank you for the reminder. I very sincerely thank the hon. Member for Horsham (John Milne) for leading the…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Environmental ProtectionCannock Chase knows all too well the impact of waste crime, and especially that of fly-tipping. Residents of Norton Canes and Little Wyrley in particular find that our country…06 Jul 2026HANSARD Civil Service PensionsA constituent of mine who served for 44 years in the civil service contacted me in May and said that, despite assurances given to Ministers that call wait times were down to a…06 Jul 2026HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I seek your guidance on how we can ensure that all Members of this House observe the courtesy of letting other Members know when they…01 Jul 2026HANSARDDraft Town and Country Planning (Discharge of Local Planning Authority Functions) (England) Regulations 2026Like the hon. Gentleman, I have previously been a local councillor, so I understand the importance of planning committees and of local democracy around planning decisions, but I…30 Jun 2026HANSARDAnimal AbusersIt is a pleasure to speak with you in the Chair, Dr Murrison, for what I think is the first time. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Burton and Uttoxeter (Jacob Collier) for,…29 Jun 2026HANSARDAnimal AbusersI will never miss an opportunity to thank the RSPCA, including in Leeds South West and Morley and the East Ardsley centre. My hon. Friend is right that RSPCA staff and volunteers…29 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseLast month, my constituent Kyle Pusey was recognised with Cannock Chase district council’s youth endeavour award for his years of outstanding volunteering at Norton Canes library.…25 Jun 2026HANSARD Farming Road Map and Profitability ReviewThe road map is a very welcome step forward that will give our farmers certainty for the future. I particularly welcome what the Secretary of State had to say on co-operatives,…24 Jun 2026HANSARD Farming: Financial SustainabilityI thank my hon. Friend the Member for North Northumberland (David Smith) for securing the debate. I have been applying for a debate on this subject for many months, so it is great…24 Jun 2026HANSARDHousehold Budgets14. What steps she has taken to help support households with the cost of living.23 Jun 2026HANSARDHousehold BudgetsThe Chancellor will know that I have raised the need to take action on the costs faced by farmers and families alike, both of which she has done. The great British summer savings…23 Jun 2026HANSARD Health BillBefore becoming an MP, I worked in communications in our NHS. Combined with numerous stories from my constituents, that gives me a view of the NHS at its best, but also where…01 Jun 2026HANSARD Middle East: Economic ResponseThe Chancellor’s announcement of a £120 million support package for ceramics will of course be welcomed in Stoke-on-Trent, but also in Rugeley in my constituency, which is home to…21 May 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ6. Trump’s war in Iran means that the world will have to contend with a spike in inflation throughout this year. Many of my constituents struggle to afford their weekly shop,…20 May 2026HANSARDEnergy SecurityAfter the increase to the time limit, I think I will buy a lottery ticket tonight, Madam Deputy Speaker. Having worked in energy, I am all too aware that it has not always been…19 May 2026