Questions
Oral questions: Education
“1. What steps she is taking to increase the level of educational capacity in areas of increasing population.…”
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Shaun Davies
LabourMP for Telford
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Debate
Business of the House
“This week, Telford experienced a major fuel tanker fire near a primary school in Newdale, which affected many children, families and staff. I thank Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service for its swift action, together with other blue light serv…”
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Questions
Topical questions: Culture, Media and Sport
“2. What steps the Church is taking to support the provision of activities for children and young people in communities.…”
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Debate
Business of the House
“There are 461 looked-after children in Telford and the Wrekin, and I want to see every one of them given the care, support and opportunities that they need to thrive. I am grateful to the organisations large and small, and the residents acr…”
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Urgent question
Urgent question: Immigration Policy
“I welcome the Government’s focus on closing the hotels, and I am delighted that the last remaining hotel in my constituency that was opened by the Conservatives will be closing in the coming weeks, but will the Minister recommit the efforts…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Energy Markets
“Today’s statement is a stark reminder that energy security is national security and economic security, and those who oppose clean, green British power are handing a gift to people who wish to do us harm. Will my right honourable Friend ensu…”
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Debate
Business of the House
“Shrewsbury and Telford hospital NHS trust today came out of special measures for the first time since 2018. The community, the staff, the leadership of the trust and I know that there is far more to do, but this is a vital step and the hard…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Justice
“Since the election, the justice system in Telford and Shropshire has seen a massive increase in capacity. First, a magistrates court has been brought back into use, following years of closure because of a broken roof. We have also received …”
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Questions
Oral questions: Wales
“7. What discussions she has had with the Welsh Government on improving cross-border health services.…”
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Debate
5G Connectivity: Telford and West Midlands
“It is good to see the Minister in his place. He is a man with great knowledge of, and passion for, this agenda, and I know he will take it forward in Telford, west midlands and further afield. I also want to place on record my gratitude to …”
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Debate
New Towns
“It is a privilege to follow my honourable Friend the Member for Macclesfield (Tim Roca). Telford is a little further ahead than his and other proposed new towns, having been designated in the 1960s. I congratulate my honourable Friend the M…”
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Debate
Business of the House
“Residents across Telford and wider Shropshire are reporting long delays for Royal Mail delivery, including my constituent Ed Pritchard, who is waiting for urgent information from the NHS. Posties have contacted me privately to tell me that …”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Northern Powerhouse Rail
“Under the previous Conservative Government, Telford became one of the largest towns in the country without a direct link into London, we have a trainline into Birmingham and mid-Wales that is overcrowded, and private operators, who are fall…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Resident Doctors: Industrial Action
“I thank my right honourable Friend for his leadership, and also the NHS bosses up and down this country for theirs. They often do not get the praise that they deserve in this House. This situation is bad for patients and their families and …”
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Debate
Conduct of the Chancellor of the Exchequer
“Will the right honourable Gentleman give way?…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Child Poverty Strategy
“I was a child who received free school meals when my both my parents were working. Free school meals gave me a helping hand, not a handout. Now 4,000 children in Telford are looking for the same, so that they can contribute proudly to this …”
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Urgent question
Urgent question: Restriction of Jury Trials
“In Shropshire and wider West Mercia, victims of rape and other serious offences are being told to wait for their jury trials into 2027, 2028 and even later. Meanwhile, defendants of some other offences are opting for jury trials, the magist…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Work and Pensions
“4. What steps he is taking to improve the Motability scheme.…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Police Reform
“I pay tribute to the Conservative police and crime commissioner for my area, John Campion, with whom I have worked well over the past 10 years. In fact, we are meeting the Minister next week to discuss local policing. Can she confirm that t…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Curriculum and Assessment Review
“It has been 10 years since the last review, and the economy, education and, frankly, the world have moved on dramatically in that time, so I welcome the review. Subjects and activities like music, drama, art, play and debating have often ha…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Treasury
“5. What steps she is taking to improve customer service by HMRC.…”
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Debate
Business of the House
“Across Telford, residents and businesses tell me that they are not getting reliable 5G connections for broadband or their mobile phones, despite the fact that surrounding towns and cities do. Some tell me that getting even a 3G or 4G signal…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Health and Social Care
“2. What steps he is taking to help improve the performance of the most underperforming NHS trusts.…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Pride in Place
“I refer Members to my declaration in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I warmly welcome the £20 million investment in Telford, which has been match funded by Labour-led Telford and Wrekin council. That means that £3 million will…”
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Urgent question
Urgent question: Jaguar Land Rover Cyber-attack
“This cyber-attack is terrible news for Jaguar Land Rover and its supply chain. Many of those companies are based in and around my constituency. Pool Re is a publicly owned insurance provider that provides insurance cover for physical terror…”
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Legislation
House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill
“Lords amendment 1 flies in the face of the intention of the Government and this House to immediately reform the House of Lords by removing the last 91 peers who sit in Parliament based solely on their bloodline entitlement. I start with the…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Early Education and Childcare
“I was delighted to hear recently from headteacher Mrs Solomon and school legend Lynne Purcell, who are excited about rolling out their school-based nursery this week and the difference it will make to communities across Telford. I have also…”
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Debate
Business of the House
“Over the summer, hundreds of Telford residents joined me in demanding that the Conservative police and crime commissioner scrap his 8 pm cap on police community support officers patrolling the streets of Telford. Will the Leader of the Hous…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Energy Security and Net Zero
“6. What steps he is taking to help support businesses to reduce their energy costs.…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: State of Climate and Nature
“Tackling climate change is a top topic among children and young people when I visit schools and colleges across Telford. Switching to renewables is a top topic among employers; it will help to reduce the cost of their energy supply. Renewab…”
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