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HANSARD Stockport Railway StationThe Minister is being extremely generous. As I mentioned in my speech, I welcome the £20 million investment in the Greek Street bridge and the £1.1 million investment to clean the…16 May 2025HANSARD Stockport Railway StationI agree entirely. To go back to my previous point, if we want people to use public transport, we need to offer services that match their needs. I lived in Hazel Grove for several…16 May 2025HANSARD Stockport Railway StationI thank the Minister for making that point. I had a conversation with Avanti recently about the Passenger Assist scheme. The west coast main line network that Avanti services is a…16 May 2025HANSARD Stockport Railway StationI am not familiar with that station, but I agree wholeheartedly that people should not be excluded from our public transport network due to their physical ability. That is just…16 May 2025HANSARD Stockport Railway StationI welcome the opportunity to debate the condition of Stockport railway station. I thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and Mr Speaker for granting time for the debate. I refer the…16 May 2025HANSARDFlooding: Planning and Developer ResponsibilitiesIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mrs Hobhouse. I congratulate the hon. Member for Mid Norfolk (George Freeman) on securing this important debate. I am very limited…13 May 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseWe are currently facing a chronic staffing crisis in adult social care, which has led to increasing recruitment from overseas. Migrant workers now make up 16% of the workforce in…08 May 2025HANSARDNational Wealth Fund: Regional Growth9. What steps she is taking through the national wealth fund to increase regional economic growth.08 Apr 2025HANSARD Easter AdjournmentMay I join other Members in paying tribute to Sir David Amess? He was a monumental figure in British politics and internationally. Banks continue to do well, despite the…08 Apr 2025HANSARDNational Wealth Fund: Regional GrowthAs a fellow north-western MP, I am sure that you, Mr Speaker, share my pride that the banks of the River Mersey were the birthplace of the industrial revolution, and my…08 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMr Speaker, I wish you and all the House staff, colleagues in the Chamber, and those outside an early happy Easter. Sky is a household name in Britain and has millions of…03 Apr 2025HANSARDTransport Connectivity: North-west EnglandIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Murrison. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Leigh and Atherton (Jo Platt) on securing this debate; it is clearly very…19 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I, too, wish a very happy Holi to all the Hindus celebrating in the UK and across the world tomorrow? An issue that is personal to me and to many of my constituents is…13 Mar 2025HANSARD Crime and Policing BillThe shadow Home Secretary is making an important point, but does he accept that, between 2010 and 2024, the population of the UK increased and so did the complexity of crime? I…10 Mar 2025HANSARD Crime and Policing BillWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?10 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseWomen’s centres provide vital support for women facing issues including isolation, domestic abuse, health problems and navigating the social security system, among a wide range of…13 Feb 2025HANSARD Point of Order: Rectification ProcedureOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I would like to apologise to the House for failing to declare an interest when tabling a written parliamentary question to the Secretary…13 Feb 2025HANSARD Education, Health and Care PlansIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Huq. I am limited by time, so I will congratulate the hon. Member for Chelmsford (Marie Goldman) on securing this debate, and…22 Jan 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseSadly, many places across England have been impacted by flooding in recent days. The ground floor of Meadow Mill in my constituency was flooded on new year’s eve, which meant that…16 Jan 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill (Second sitting)Q They seem very surprised. Barnaby Lenon: Well, they should not be surprised, because the Independent Schools Council and the Independent Schools’ Bursars Association—three of us…11 Dec 2024