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HANSARDUkraineAs we await the outcome of negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, which must be rooted in the voices and needs of the Ukrainian people, access to healthcare is essential to…02 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsRed Hall primary school in Lower Gornal is sited on either side of a busy road, connected by a zebra crossing. Children are put at risk each day as they cross between the sites,…01 Dec 2025HANSARDHouse of Commons Domestic Abuse Policy3. Whether the Commission is taking steps to create a domestic abuse policy for the House of Commons.27 Nov 2025HANSARDHouse of Commons Domestic Abuse PolicyI thank my hon. Friend for his response. In the past year, nearly 4 million people in the UK have been victims of some sort of domestic violence. This is a national crisis. In…27 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI have seen at first hand how severe musculoskeletal conditions such as lower back pain can devastate someone’s ability to work, have relationships and sleep, as well as their…25 Nov 2025HANSARDAccess to Finance for Women in BusinessI beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to prepare and publish a report on access to finance for women in business; to make…18 Nov 2025HANSARDAccess to Finance for Women in BusinessThe Bill seeks to confront one of the most urgent and entrenched inequalities in our economy: the persistent barriers that women in business continue to face. Despite the…18 Nov 2025HANSARDAsylum PolicyWhat measures is the Home Secretary taking to dismantle the criminal gangs that are exploiting both legitimate and illegitimate businesses to facilitate illegal channel crossings?…17 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. What support can the Minister offer the Dudley Canal and Tunnel Trust, which seeks to open up canal access to the hidden gem at Wren’s Nest, which is part of the UNESCO…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Police ReformI welcome the Labour Government’s progress on policing, including Dudley town centre’s new police station, which will open this year, and the new police officers being redeployed…13 Nov 2025HANSARDCurriculum and Assessment ReviewI warmly welcome the statement. With improved medical care, earlier diagnosis and greater awareness, more children with special educational needs are being identified. How will my…05 Nov 2025HANSARDDefence Procurement: SMEs3. What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the level of direct procurement from defence SMEs in the west midlands.03 Nov 2025HANSARDDefence Procurement: SMEsIn Dudley, we have the Pensnett estate, one of the largest industrial estates in Europe. It is home to nearly 200 businesses, including a variety of SMEs, ranging from plumbing to…03 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAs we approach Remembrance Sunday, we honour those who gave their lives for our freedom, and remember the often overlooked women who served as codebreakers and factory workers,…30 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat steps is the Department taking to improve access to finance for UK start-ups seeking to scale up, given that only 1% of UK start-ups raise equity of more than £100 million?…30 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI recently returned from Kyiv, where I visited a rehabilitation centre supporting those injured by the Russian invasion. I was deeply moved by the dedication of the Ukrainian…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAfter months of campaigning, public meetings, presenting a petition, sending letters, meeting Ministers, holding a day of action outside Ladies Walk and scrutinising Dudley…16 Oct 2025HANSARDPrivatisation of Sycamore Adventure CentreThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for calling me to present a petition this evening on behalf of the constituents of Dudley. Despite the Conservative council pledging funding in a…15 Oct 2025HANSARDJaguar Land Rover Cyber-attackI warmly welcome the Minister to his place. In the light of the cyber-security breaches survey published in April 2025, which reported that 43% of businesses and 30% of charities…09 Sept 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Sycamore adventure centre in Upper Gornal has been a lifeline for children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, for over 15 years. Yet despite…04 Sept 2025