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The RAC is one of the larger employers in Walsall South employing nearly 700 people. On Friday 12 June 2015 I visited the group's headquarters at Brockhurst Crescent. I was shown around by Dan Sparks the Head of Operations at the RAC and Nick Lys the Public Affairs Manager.
On Thursday, 11th June 2015, I led an Adjournment debate in the House of Commons on the issue of mental health in higher education.
On Sunday 7 June 2015, I was a guest on the Sunday Politics West Midlands programme on BBC One. There were a range of topics discussed including the Government's plans for devolution to cities, whether these plans should also extend to counties and whether we should still support HS2.
I intervened during the Adjournment debate on Thursday 4 June 2015 the subject of which was the Rohingya Muslim people of Burma, many of whom have recently tried to flee Burma by boat:
I asked the Leader of the House of Commons at Business questions on the 4th June 2015 a question about a constituent’s eligibility for a blue badge for a disabled driver:
At International Development questions on Wednesday 3 June 2015 I asked the Secretary of State, Rt Hon Justine Greening MP:
Today, Tuesday 2 June 2015, at Health Questions I asked the Secretary of State For Health:
I always find the State Opening of Parliament is an interesting day. It is the ceremonial event that marks the start of the new Parliament as I get back to work.