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HANSARDType 1 Diabetes: Infant TestingIt is a pleasure to contribute to this debate with you in the Chair, Sir Alec. I warmly welcome the Minister to her new role. Earlier this year, I was contacted by Michelle, the…09 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateThe Chancellor has taken decisive action to bring down energy bills, but as she noted, those who rely on heating oil are often the most exposed to sudden price shocks. Even in my…09 Mar 2026HANSARD Palliative CareI pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for York Central (Rachael Maskell) for securing this debate and, more importantly, for her work and advocacy on palliative care…05 Mar 2026HANSARDSchool SEND ProvisionI have spoken with teachers and special educational needs and disabilities co-ordinators across Cannock Chase, so I know that many schools, such as Longford primary in Cannock and…02 Mar 2026HANSARDSchool SEND Provision7. What steps she is taking to improve SEND provision in schools.02 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. Having seen youth services slashed by the coalition Government and Staffordshire’s youth service shut down completely 13 years ago, I very much welcome this Government’s…26 Feb 2026HANSARDWoodland CreationIt is a pleasure to speak in today’s debate with you in the Chair, Ms Lewell. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Milton Keynes North (Chris Curtis) for securing this debate. He…11 Feb 2026HANSARDIndependent Water Commission: Final ReportIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate with you in the Chair, Sir Jeremy. I thank the hon. Member for West Dorset (Edward Morello) for securing this important and timely debate…10 Feb 2026HANSARDIndependent Water Commission: Final ReportI could not agree more with my hon. Friend. The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has often heard from water company bosses that the criticisms of their companies are…10 Feb 2026HANSARD National Cancer PlanIn welcoming the national cancer plan, I want to pay tribute to my phenomenal Auntie Hillary, who passed away in September 2020. A GP practice manager, her selfless focus on…05 Feb 2026HANSARDRoad SafetyJust two weeks after my election, I was contacted by my constituent Julie. Her husband Kevin was a devoted husband and grandfather, and was dedicated to keeping us safe on our…05 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. As a survivor of rape, I know that the time it takes to get to court, if people even get that far, was one of the things that put me off reporting what happened to me. When…03 Feb 2026HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainIn the interests of time, I will not. Communities such as mine ask for a system that is fair, rewards contribution and provides a clear pathway for those who have put down roots…02 Feb 2026HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell. I thank my hon. and learned Friend the Member for Folkestone and Hythe (Tony Vaughan) for opening the debate so…02 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Stafford Pride is a fantastic event that brings together thousands of people every year in a celebration of the diversity that makes our county…29 Jan 2026HANSARDCommonhold and Leasehold ReformYet again, we have the wonders of hindsight from the Conservative party. In the immortal words of Beverley Knight, “‘Shoulda woulda coulda’ means I’m out of time”, and the Tories…27 Jan 2026HANSARDMedical Training (Prioritisation) BillAt its heart, this Bill is about fairness—fairness for the doctors who train in this country, and fairness for the patients who rely on the care provided by our fantastic NHS…27 Jan 2026HANSARD Business RatesYesterday, I visited the Beach Hut, a fantastic independent indoor play venue in my home village of Norton Canes. The owner, Joanne, told me how passionate she and her staff are,…27 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. My constituent, Julie, a single mum of two, had a successful career in marketing, but had to quit after battling with depression, stemming from undiagnosed attention deficit…26 Jan 2026HANSARD NHS Urgent Care: StaffordshireI saw a post from my hon. Friend on Facebook earlier today about this very matter. I know that he is fighting very hard on that on behalf of his constituents. I hope that my…26 Jan 2026