Commons
Oral Questions
Culture, Media and Sport
18 June 2026
Topical Questions
T6. Redditch local history museum tells the story of our new town, our proud industrial heritage and much more. However, the museum was recently evicted from its premises and is now searching for a new home. Can the Secretary of State advise me on how her Department might be able to assist me in hel…
Commons
Oral Questions
Wales
17 June 2026
2 contributions
Defence Spending
5. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases in defence spending on Wales.
National security is the No. 1 priority of this UK Government, and businesses in Redditch are proud to support our armed forces. Does the Secretary of State agree with my assessment that, at this time of global uncertainty, it is more important than ever that parties across the House champion the va…
Commons
Westminster Hall
17 June 2026
Mental Health: Parity of Esteem
My hon. Friend was a champion for mental health long before I came to this House, and I congratulate her on securing the debate. She makes a point about spending, and I read this morning that despite 28% of cases in the NHS being related to mental health, it receives only 13% of the funding. That is…
Commons
Westminster Hall
17 June 2026
Abuse of Customer-facing Workers
I apologise for the intervention and congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this debate. He has touched on a point that I was talking about with my colleagues from USDAW in Redditch, which is the number of members they have lost from the workforce who are now on benefits or receiving support. They …
Commons
Proceedings
15 June 2026
Defence Investment Plan
The Minister will know that Redditch is home to many businesses that proudly support our armed forces. I think he may have touched on this in his previous answer, but can he confirm that when the Prime Minister goes to the NATO summit next month, the DIP will be published in full?
Commons
Oral Questions
Housing, Communities and Local Government
15 June 2026
Topical Questions
Last week we held interviews for the chair of our Pride in Place neighbourhood board in Redditch. Will the Minister join me in thanking all those who put their name forward and encourage all residents in Greenlands and Woodrow to take part in the scheme, which will see the largest single financial i…
Commons
Ministerial Statement
15 June 2026
Russian Shadow Fleet
I congratulate my right hon. and gallant Friend on his new role. In and out of uniform, he has dedicated his life to this country, and we are grateful to be sitting behind him. May I pay tribute to the brave men and women who executed the operation over the weekend with the utmost skill? It is clear…
Commons
Proceedings
9 June 2026
North Belfast: Violent Attack
I thank the Secretary of State for his response, and I thank the right hon. Member for Belfast East (Gavin Robinson) for asking this urgent question. As a member of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, I have visited Belfast on several occasions, and I have been struck by the incredible community…
Commons
Oral Questions
28 April 2026
Topical Questions
T7. Given that Reform in Worcestershire promised to cut taxes but has instead increased county council tax for Redditch residents by nearly 9%, does the Chancellor agree that at the Redditch borough council elections on 7 May the only way to protect vital local services and keep taxes low is to vote…
Commons
Proceedings
23 April 2026
Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023
The hon. Member is making an excellent speech, and I want to reiterate his point. I have an extraordinary situation in Worcestershire, where many of my housing officers are not in the borough or even in the region that they serve. I find it extraordinary that I get regular interventions from the pol…
Commons
Debate
23 April 2026
2 contributions
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
I congratulate the hon. Member for Mid Dorset and North Poole (Vikki Slade) on securing this debate.
This is one of those occasions where I do not have a written speech from my staff. Most MPs, I suspect, use some sort of casework system; I am up to almost 20,000 cases at the moment, but when a con…
I completely concur with my hon. Friend’s point. We are asking people to play by the rules, yet the rules do not work for them.
I conclude by paying tribute to the work of my hon. Friend the Member for West Bromwich (Sarah Coombes) on ghost plates. It is a moment of pride to be named as a supporter…
Commons
Ministerial Statement
23 April 2026
Housing Conditions in Temporary Accommodation
I thank my hon. Friend for her Committee’s work on this important issue. It is one of the most comprehensive reports I have read and many elements of it are heartbreaking. I declare an interest as a member of the all-party parliamentary group for households in temporary accommodation. In the light o…
Commons
Ministerial Statement
23 April 2026
Synthetic Chemicals
I congratulate my hon. Friend and his Committee on their important and timely report, on an issue that we know all too well in Redditch from our new fire and police hub. What we found reflects the report’s findings. Large-scale contamination was discovered on the site. While that has now successfull…
Commons
Oral Questions
23 April 2026
Business of the House
My constituent Kevin has to travel between Redditch, Gloucester and Cheltenham for chemotherapy and operations following a diagnosis of oesophageal cancer. He has been told that he does not qualify for hospital transport as he is not in a wheelchair or using oxygen, but in reality Kevin is in no fit…
Commons
Oral Questions
23 April 2026
Topical Questions
Happy St George’s day, Mr Speaker.
When Jaguar Land Rover was the victim of a cyber-attack, it had a devastating impact on the supply chain in Redditch. Will the proposed cyber-resilience index, which is part of the Government’s welcome focus on improving cyber-security and national security, be su…
Commons
Westminster Hall
23 April 2026
2 contributions
Young Adult Carers: Education and Training
I apologise for my tardiness in arriving, Mrs Harris. The hon. Gentleman is making a valid point. Does he agree that as well as challenging the Government about what they can do for young carers, we must challenge our colleges and education establishments to ensure that they are environments where y…
Sorry.
Commons
Debate
22 April 2026
Government Procurement Strategy
I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Stafford (Leigh Ingham) on securing this important urgent question, and I thank the Minister for his statement. Businesses in my constituency—a manufacturing town—strongly welcome this new approach, and we should be unashamedly proud to back our British b…
Commons
Westminster Hall
15 April 2026
Single Status of Worker
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Ellesmere Port and Bromborough (Justin Madders) on securing this debate. I refer to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests regarding my union support and membership of the tra…
Commons
Westminster Hall
15 April 2026
2 contributions
Cost of Heating Oil
I congratulate the hon. Member for North Norfolk (Steff Aquarone) on securing this important debate.
Across our rural communities and in villages such mine, including Inkberrow and Cookhill, many households are not connected to the mains gas grid and have no choice but to rely on heating oil. In re…
I wholeheartedly agree and so would my constituents.
A price cap would ensure that households are not left exposed to sudden and excessive increases that they simply cannot plan for. The Competition and Markets Authority has previously raised concerns about weak competition and poor transparency in…
Commons
Ministerial Statement
14 April 2026
Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
I thank the Minister for the contents of his statement and for the diligence of his work with Sir Brian Langstaff and the victims to ensure that the inquiry’s recommendations have been delivered. Noting the incredible damage that has been done to many of our constituents’ lives as they try to return…
Commons
Debate
13 April 2026
2 contributions
Young Cancer Patients: Experiences and Outcomes
Will my hon. Friend give way?
I thank my hon. Friend for giving way. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Mansfield (Steve Yemm) on securing this important debate; he has been a champion on this issue since he came to this place. The Minister mentioned patient experience. One issue that has been brought to my attention i…
Commons
Oral Questions
19 March 2026
Business of the House
I am sure the Leader of the House will remember with regret that he was unable to join me and Gareth Gates in switching on the Christmas lights in Redditch last year. It will not surprise him that Redditch has launched its own town of culture bid, especially given that it is the home of Royal Enfiel…
Commons
Westminster Hall
19 March 2026
Banking Services: Accessibility
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Western. I congratulate the hon. Member on securing this debate. He makes a really pertinent point about the issue of transport. One of the most frustrating elements for me, apart from the initial announcement of a closure of a bank on my high st…
Commons
Debate
17 March 2026
Youth Unemployment
I am always happy to be last on an announcement such as this. The businesses and young people in my constituency strongly welcome what the Secretary of State has announced today. As I listened to those on the Opposition Front Bench, I was reminded of the statement by Senator Moynihan of New York:
“…