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HANSARD Overseas Operations (Service Personnel And Veterans) BillOn that point, I have seen successive Governments overlook the armed forces, having been one of those people thrown on the pile to fend for myself. This Bill is a massive step…23 Sept 2020HANSARD Overseas Operations (Service Personnel And Veterans) BillThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for the extra few minutes. I declare an interest as a veteran who has served on multiple overseas operational tours and successfully taken the…23 Sept 2020HANSARD Overseas Operations (Service Personnel And Veterans) BillI know that the hon. Gentleman speaks with passion, having worked with him in all-party groups. There is the timeframe to consider, but it is also about the point of knowledge. It…23 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill the Secretary of State work with me to see that Tettenhall gets the train station it needs, to support the surrounding area and to increase connectivity and infrastructure in…17 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillThe hon. Gentleman speaks very wisely. I have listened to the debates this week. I served for 18 months in Northern Ireland during the troubles. My regiment, the Royal Green…16 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillI have gladly worked with my hon. Friend across the Black Country. He will know that Andy Street has been very proactive in his approach and that we are seeing the benefits…16 Sept 2020HANSARDSentencing White PaperI welcome the White Paper. Will the Lord Chancellor provide an update on what it will do to increase the capacity of probation services and to improve them in Wolverhampton?16 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that the Bill strengthens the Union rather than weakens it, as Opposition Members are saying?14 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesFor me, as the Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South West, employment has been high on the agenda from the outset. For decades, Wolverhampton has been above the national…09 Sept 2020HANSARD Intelligence and Security Committee: Russia ReportWill my right hon. Friend confirm for the people of Wolverhampton that our intelligence and security agencies are capable of identifying and dealing with any threat in this…22 Jul 2020HANSARD Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillAs terrorism evolves, the modus operandi of terrorist groups starts to move. If more legislation has to be brought in at a later time, does the hon. Lady accept that we have to do…21 Jul 2020HANSARD Coronavirus ResponseI pay tribute to the hard work and sacrifices of the amazing people of Wolverhampton. Will my right hon. Friend stand with me in this and ensure that, whenever they need testing,…20 Jul 2020HANSARD Restoration and RenewalThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. This is not a debate I thought I would be speaking in, and I did not know much about it prior to becoming the MP for Wolverhampton South West. The…16 Jul 2020HANSARD Restoration and RenewalI love my neighbouring MP’s passion for the Black Country, but I think Wolverhampton would be first. As I said, this issue does not fill my inbox or come up on the doorstep, but…16 Jul 2020HANSARDBritish Overseas Troops: Civil Liability ClaimsAs a Northern Ireland veteran who served during the troubles, it would be remiss of me not to say this: I am very grateful for everything my hon. Friend has done to get us to this…16 Jul 2020HANSARD Arts, Culture and Heritage: Support PackageI am delighted by this announcement, and I would be keen to know what steps the Minister is taking to ensure that a fair share of the £1.57 billion investment reaches local…07 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Meeting Increased Demand for ServicesUnemployment in Wolverhampton is above the country average, and covid-19 will have an impact on these figures. Does my right hon. Friend agree that the local jobcentre staff, who…29 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Meeting Increased Demand for ServicesWhat steps she is taking to support local jobcentres (a) during and (b) following the covid-19 outbreak.29 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support and Accommodation for Asylum SeekersI also echo your comments, Mr Speaker, and my thoughts are with everyone in Glasgow impacted by the incident. Wolverhampton City of Sanctuary has been doing great with asylum…29 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill my hon. Friend assure me that experiences of disabled people will be front and centre of the disability Green Paper?29 Jun 2020