On  Tuesday 23 April 2024 I presented a petition on behalf of my constituents as part of the campaign to ensure that compensation is paid to the victims of infected blood  immediately. I said:
This petition is from the residents of Walsall South. The petitioners note that people who received infected blood and who have suffered

The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill returned to the Commons for Consideration of Lords Messages.

1.  That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment 3G. Division No. 130. I voted No.

Ayes: 306 Noes: 229  and the Question was agreed to and the Lords Amendment 3G accordingly disagreed to.

As it was more than one

On Monday 22 April I attended an event to highlight the work of Muslim Aid a well know charity that works to support people to help them with education for the children, food and water. the event was hosted by Afzhal Khan MP.  there was a video presentation of the work that is done by

A motion was made and the Question put, that the period on the expiry of which proceedings on the Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill shall lapse in pursuance of paragraph (13) of Standing Order No. 80A shall be extended by 177 days until 12 December 2024.

The House divided on division No. 133  Ayes:

It was with great sadness that I heard of the death of Peter Madeley, Political Editor at the Express and Star. I attended his funeral service which took place at The Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God which is in Sun Street Palfrey  Walsall WS1 4AL which is in my constituency. 

Pete

The Lords having voted on the Government amendments sent these amendments back to the Commons.

1  That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment 1D. The House divided. Division No. 124

Ayes: 306 Noes: 240    Lords Amendment 1D accordingly disagreed to.

As it was one hour after the commencement of proceedings on the Lords Message, the

I was pleased to vote in favour of the Government Bill at Second reading on the bill with the full title: A Bill to Make provision about the supply of tobacco, vapes and other products, including provision prohibiting the sale of tobacco to people born on or after 1 January 2009; and to enable product

Today Tuesday 16 April 2024 I chaired 2 debates in Westminster Hall. The first one from 9.30am -11.00 on Food Waste and Food Distribution and moved by Jo Gideon ( Stoke on Trent Central)

The 2nd debate from 11-11.30am was Citizens’ Assemblies and Local Democracy and moved by Debbie Abrahams.(Oldham East and Saddleworth.)