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HANSARD Business of the HouseThis week, I attended an informative roundtable discussion with experts, including from the Alzheimer’s Society, Alzheimer’s Research UK and Dementia UK. I spoke about my dad, who…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Local Government ReorganisationLocal Amber Valley leaders and I support devolution, but we are incredibly concerned about the decision to split Amber Valley between two unitary authorities, particularly because…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Local Government ReorganisationWill the Secretary of State give a commitment that the lion’s share of the capacity funding for Derbyshire will go to Amber Valley, given that we are the most affected?16 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth of Children and Young People1. What steps he is taking to help improve the health of children and young people.14 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth of Children and Young PeopleBusinesses in Amber Valley are doing brilliant work to improve health outcomes for children and young people. Ferrero in Alfreton is encouraging children to be more active through…14 Jul 2026HANSARD Ceramics IndustryIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Lichfield (Dave Robertson) on presenting this debate, and my…06 Jul 2026HANSARD Ceramics IndustryMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech about the importance of continuing the skills and heritage of the pottery industry. Will he join me in congratulating Fran, Kate and…06 Jul 2026HANSARDEast Midland Railway CollisionI thank the Secretary of State for her statement and associate myself with her comments on the sad loss of the train driver Shaun Burton and her thanks to the emergency services,…22 Jun 2026HANSARD British Coal Staff Superannuation SchemeI congratulate the hon. Member for Ashfield (Lee Anderson) on securing this debate and thank him for his service down the mines. I say that as a coalminer’s daughter, and I put on…22 Jun 2026HANSARDSmall Towns: Transport LinksIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Roger. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Rossendale and Darwen (Andy MacNae) for securing this debate. When I was…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Youth Mental Health SupportAmber Valley has been selected for one of the new youth hubs that will be rolled out soon, and I am delighted about that. The hub will not only help people in my constituency into…03 Jun 2026HANSARDChild Sexual Offender DataBefore becoming an MP, I was a prosecutor for 21 years. I prosecuted many perpetrators of violence against women and girls, including sexual offenders. I am aware that the CPS has…01 Jun 2026HANSARD Middle East: Economic ResponseI thank the Chancellor honestly for her statement. As she has mentioned, and as many Members of this House will be aware, I have been campaigning hard for the ceramics sector with…21 May 2026HANSARD Banking HubsI want to bring a bit of good news to the House. Last month, I had the honour of cutting the ribbon on a new banking hub on Oxford Street in Ripley. It is an important facility…20 May 2026HANSARDEnergy SecurityI welcome the package of Bills in the King’s Speech. By accelerating the transition to renewables and by producing energy for the UK here in the UK, we will strengthen our energy…19 May 2026HANSARDEnergy SecurityI am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising the issue of Denby Pottery, a business in my constituency that is in administration. Will he join me in urging all hon. Members to sign…19 May 2026HANSARDPublic Procurement3. What steps his Department is taking to modernise public procurement.23 Apr 2026HANSARDPublic ProcurementYesterday in this House, when I asked the Minister to include ceramics in the “back British business” procurement strategy, he said that the strategy only covers four sectors that…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Tenth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Jardine. I wanted to speak on this clause because, as the Minister said, while it is technical and feels dry, it is incredibly…23 Apr 2026HANSARDGovernment Procurement StrategyAs the Member for Amber Valley, I represent Denby Pottery, which sadly is in administration and I am desperately trying to save it. It is a joy in this House to use crockery made…22 Apr 2026