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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. In constituencies such as Aldridge-Brownhills, our green belt is precious; and once it has gone, it has gone forever. But in the west midlands, thanks to the leadership and…22 Apr 2024HANSARDRail ServicesThanks to the support and determination of West Midlands Mayor Andy Street, we will see a train station and the return of passenger train services to Aldridge for the first time…21 Mar 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseLast Friday, on International Women’s Day, I had a fantastic time in my constituency celebrating the “Let Girls Play” campaign’s “Biggest Ever Football Session”. Schools including…14 Mar 2024HANSARDInternational Women’s Day: Language in PoliticsI thank my right hon. Friend the Member for Basingstoke (Dame Maria Miller) for securing this important debate on language in politics, which gives us an opportunity to mark…29 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe emotional aftermath and devastated lives that are left after violent knife crime have been highlighted in a recent, very powerful documentary titled “Grief”, produced locally…29 Feb 2024HANSARD Leasehold and Freehold Reform BillThe Minister is generous in giving way. Can he give us an indication of the timescale? Many Members will be interested to know the answer. And does he anticipate being able to…27 Feb 2024HANSARD Leasehold and Freehold Reform BillI rise to speak to new clauses 13, 23 and 41, which stand in my name. I wish to place on record my thanks to those right hon. and hon. Members who supported me with my amendments…27 Feb 2024HANSARD Leasehold and Freehold Reform BillI am really grateful for this news from the Minister. It certainly goes a long way towards addressing my new clause 13. He speaks specifically about banning leasehold sales of new…27 Feb 2024HANSARDDraft West Midlands Combined Authority (Transfer of Police and Crime Commissioner Functions) Order 2024I rise to support the legislation because I firmly believe that it is consistent with the Government’s policy. The merger will improve standards and efficiency, and I believe it…26 Feb 2024HANSARDDraft West Midlands Combined Authority (Transfer of Police and Crime Commissioner Functions) Order 2024With all due respect, I think that others in the room have made things personal, perhaps without mentioning a name. I am standing here to defend my constituency and to make sure…26 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseBest wishes on your birthday, Madam Deputy Speaker. Last week was Neighbourhood Policing Week. I was able to join the local Aldridge and Brownhills neighbourhood teams out in the…01 Feb 2024HANSARDVictims of Road Traffic Offences: Criminal Justice SystemIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Nokes. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for North Devon (Selaine Saxby) for securing this important debate on victims of…30 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsToday is World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day and as I am sure the Minister is well aware, malaria affects more than 250 million people every year and causes the death of a child…30 Jan 2024HANSARDMalaria and Neglected Tropical DiseasesTo allow the hon. Gentleman to have a quick drink, I will make the following point. He is making a passionate speech on the importance of supporting the tremendous work to tackle…09 Jan 2024HANSARDMalaria and Neglected Tropical DiseasesMy hon. Friend makes a very important point, and having been a Minister, I know how difficult some of these challenges can be. I am sure that the Minister may well pick up on that…09 Jan 2024HANSARDMalaria and Neglected Tropical DiseasesThe hon. Gentleman makes an important point. We often talk about budgets in terms of countries and regions; insects and diseases such as malaria do not see the boundaries that we…09 Jan 2024HANSARDMalaria and Neglected Tropical DiseasesIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon), who contributes to so many debates and always brings a huge amount of commitment, passion and knowledge. I…09 Jan 2024HANSARDUkraine: Military SupportWill my right hon. Friend join me in welcoming the new maritime capability coalition, which builds on the support the UK, Norway and others are providing to Ukraine? Will he also…08 Jan 2024HANSARDUkraine: Military Support3. What steps his Department is taking to provide military support to Ukraine.08 Jan 2024HANSARDReducing Taxes19. What steps his Department is taking to reduce taxes.19 Dec 2023