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HANSARD Housing: North StaffordshireIt cannot be denied that we are in the worst housing crisis since world war two. I thank the Minister for his engagement; we have previously discussed this issue in relation to my…09 Sept 2025HANSARD Housing Provision in StaffordI completely agree with the hon. Gentleman. My dad does not work any more, but he was a bricklayer. He always said to me that if he had owned his own business, he would have built…22 Jul 2025HANSARD Housing Provision in StaffordI beg to move, That this House has considered housing provision in Stafford. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Huq. I thank the Backbench Business Committee for…22 Jul 2025HANSARD Independent Water CommissionOn Crooked Bridge Road in my constituency of Stafford, Eccleshall and the villages, it has taken the county council far too long to accept responsibility for faulty pipes. The…21 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMembers who are frequent flyers at business questions may contradict me when I say that Stafford is the best constituency, but I do not think that any would contradict its being…17 Jul 2025HANSARD Strategy for ElectionsAs a member of the Speaker’s Conference, I have heard evidence that has shocked me to my core, so I know how much needed these reforms are. This week I have held my first summer…17 Jul 2025HANSARDGlobal Plastics TreatyI thank the right hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr Carmichael) for securing this debate. I know he is deeply committed to this issue. I want to draw attention to a part of…17 Jul 2025HANSARDGlobal Plastics TreatyI was not familiar with the legislation that France has passed. When I buy clothes, I try to make sure that I buy natural fibres, which can be tough to do—I find that I really…17 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeI am grateful to see so many Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent MPs in the Chamber today. I am especially pleased to be here today, because I have a group of brilliant young people…16 Jul 2025HANSARD Further Education InstitutionsI thank my hon. Friend for calling the debate. I am proud to represent the best FE college in the country—I am sorry to everyone else—because I have Newcastle and Stafford…16 Jul 2025HANSARD Further Education Institutionsrose—16 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in Liferose—16 Jul 2025HANSARD Commemoration of Matchgirls’ StrikeI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Stratford and Bow (Uma Kumaran) for securing this important debate on a topic that needs a greater light shining on it. I find the debate…16 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast week, nearly 3,000 people across Stafford borough were told at short notice that Homes Plus, one of our housing associations, is effectively scrapping the current housing…14 Jul 2025HANSARD Children’s HealthI am already on record as criticising Staffordshire county council today, so I will hold off in this debate—although it could be better at everything. My commitment to play is why…10 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI was recently made aware by GE Vernova that its UK-based, lower-cost bid for the eastern green link 3 was passed over in favour of a higher-cost overseas supplier. Would the…10 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMadam Deputy Speaker, may I echo the condolences expressed by my hon. Friend the Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme (Adam Jogee)? It is good to see you back in your place. I hope the…10 Jul 2025HANSARDEducational Attainment of BoysI commend my hon. Friend the Member for Bishop Auckland (Sam Rushworth) on securing this incredibly important debate. We are here to talk about boys in education—their engagement,…10 Jul 2025HANSARD Children’s HealthI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Stroud (Dr Opher) for securing this debate. Like many colleagues in this House, I stood for election on a promise to help raise the…10 Jul 2025HANSARDDraft Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) (Amendment) Order 2025Is the position of the official Opposition now to oppose the good jobs generated by the net zero industry, in particular in my constituency of Stafford, Eccleshall and the…08 Jul 2025