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HANSARD Business of the HouseUK homes bin 1.7 billion pieces of plastic every week. Thanks to companies such as the British Dudley-based business Iron and Velvet, there are viable alternatives to using…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Scunthorpe SteelworksThe UK now produces less steel than our European neighbours Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Austria and Poland, and over the past 30 years, China’s share of global steel production…27 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe reduction in funding for our waterways by 5% year on year from 2027 will have a detrimental impact on the operations of the Dudley Canal and Caverns Trust. Will my right hon.…27 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituent Darren recently shared the harrowing experience of his father Les, who went to A&E following a fall. An ambulance was called and they were told that it would take…27 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy condolences to the shadow Leader of the House and his family. As a physiotherapist prior to being elected to this place, I was delighted to welcome members of all 14 allied…20 Mar 2025HANSARD Tourism IndustryIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I congratulate the hon. Member for Mid Bedfordshire (Blake Stephenson) on securing this important debate. If Members…20 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillI draw attention to my entries in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, which include my membership of GMB, Unison and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. When I spoke…12 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. Red Hall primary school in my constituency of Dudley is split down the middle by Zoar Street. The theft of lead from the Victorian roofs, leakages and no real playground do…10 Mar 2025HANSARDDepartment for Business and TradeAs a member of the Business and Trade Committee, I welcome this debate and the opportunity to look at our priorities for the future. Small and medium-sized businesses make up…05 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Hobhouse. I congratulate you on your new position. The national underground asset register will form a more comprehensive…04 Mar 2025HANSARD Women’s HealthIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Huq. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Hastings and Rye (Helena Dollimore) on securing this important debate.…27 Feb 2025HANSARD Women’s HealthWill the hon. Member give way?27 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsGaza’s healthcare system has been devastated, and many civilians are in desperate need of treatment and specialist care, which is not available in Gaza itself. Will the Minister…25 Feb 2025HANSARD SEND Education SupportIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Suffolk Coastal (Jenny Riddell-Carpenter) for securing this important…25 Feb 2025HANSARDPlant Oxford SiteWill the Minister update the House on progress on the industrial strategy for the automotive industry? How will that support supply chains in places like Dudley and across the…24 Feb 2025HANSARDCardiovascular Disease: PreventionI thank the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) for securing this important debate. Cardiovascular disease is a phrase heard far too often in family circles, large…13 Feb 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseLast weekend, I went to see Dudley Town FC draw 1-1 at home against Lichfield City. Unfortunately, that “home game” was not within the constituency. In fact, Dudley has not had a…13 Feb 2025HANSARD Gambling HarmsOrganisations such as Gordon Moody in my constituency provide essential and invaluable residential treatment for individuals suffering from severe gambling addiction, as well as…05 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy constituency has a proud industrial heritage, with manufacturing still worth £1 billion a year to the local economy from sectors that account for nearly 10% of the UK’s total…21 Jan 2025HANSARDObesity: Food and DietI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Stroud (Dr Opher) for securing this important debate. The growing prevalence of obesity is a public emergency. It is profoundly affecting not…20 Jan 2025