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HANSARD Free School MealsI warmly welcome this statement. In my constituency, more than a quarter of all children are living in poverty, so I know that more than 6,000 children in Dudley will now be…05 Jun 2025HANSARD Prosecutions for Violence against Women and Girls: West MidlandsI congratulate my hon. Friend and Black Country colleague on securing this important debate. The Office for National Statistics reports that it takes 158 days from the police…04 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast week I visited Meadow Road youth centre to see the fantastic work that Lloyd and other youth workers are doing to provide an outlet for young people. However, it could be…03 Jun 2025HANSARDDementia CareA constituent has written to me to tell me the story of her mother, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2020. Her father was 86 and the primary carer. They spent over £7,000 on…03 Jun 2025HANSARDLower League Football Clubs: FundingI wholeheartedly support the Football Governance Bill, which is about to begin its Committee stage in this place. It is crucial that we support football at all levels of the…22 May 2025HANSARD UK-EU Summit: Policy PrioritiesDoes my right hon. Friend agree that consistency and clarity are exactly what businesses require to grow and thrive? That is why the Government should consider the report’s…22 May 2025HANSARDChronic Urinary Tract InfectionsI congratulate the hon. Member on securing this important debate. As a physiotherapist I meet patients with chronic UTIs who tell me about the increasing urgency leading to…21 May 2025HANSARDPotential closure of the Ladies Walk CentreI rise to present a petition on behalf of the residents of Dudley and Sedgley regarding the future of the Ladies Walk centre. It declares that the health and library services…19 May 2025HANSARD Glass Packaging: Extended Producer ResponsibilityHolden’s Bottling company in my constituency has written to me with concerns about EPR, saying it makes the company simply uncompetitive. Does my hon. Friend agree that if EPR…14 May 2025HANSARDGaza: UK AssessmentCurrently, 4,000 newborns in Gaza are unable to access essential lifesaving care due to the destruction of medical facilities. Severe malnutrition and the death of critically ill…14 May 2025HANSARDPersonal Independence Payment AssessmentsThe Centre for Inclusive Living in Dudley, which supports those with disabilities, and many residents have written to me to raise concerns about the PIP entitlement criteria and…12 May 2025HANSARDAccess to Venture Capital: WomenFor every £1 of equity funding, only 2p goes to fully female-funded business—a figure that has barely shifted in recent years. Closing that gap could unlock up to £250 billion for…07 May 2025HANSARDAccess to Venture Capital: Women5. What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on access to venture capital for women.07 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsLadies Walk NHS health centre in Sedgley is a vital hub for my constituents, providing essential services such as phlebotomy and diabetic foot care, but owing to the inaction of…06 May 2025HANSARD Antisocial Behaviour: DudleyI agree with my hon. Friend and constituency neighbour. We need to ensure that the local council is engaging with residents in community forums and working with local police, and…29 Apr 2025HANSARD Antisocial Behaviour: DudleyI thank my hon. Friend. That is why I welcomed the Government’s announcement of £200 million for neighbourhood policing as part of the wider £1 billion boost. This investment will…29 Apr 2025HANSARD Antisocial Behaviour: DudleyI beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of anti-social behaviour in Dudley. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Furniss; I am grateful for the…29 Apr 2025HANSARD Antisocial Behaviour: DudleyI agree. Many people have said to me that the smoking of cannabis and drug dealing across the constituency is causing them not to want to go out, and they are really worried about…29 Apr 2025HANSARD Antisocial Behaviour: DudleyI agree. Engagement in all aspects of the community is important, whether we are talking about the church, the gurdwara, the mosque or the synagogue. It does not matter what the…29 Apr 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]Dudley FC, which is one of the oldest teams in the west midlands, is so important and integral to the community. Does my hon. Friend agree that we need funding through the entire…28 Apr 2025