Speeches by Ingham.

“I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Bournemouth East (Tom Hayes) for securing this debate on an important issue. Every child deserves the opportunity to play, not only for their health but to foster a sense of connection within their local community. That includes children with special educational needs and disabilit…”

“I read probably some of the same material as you have been reading, Sorcha, and I am interested in the issues of getting people through the health system. Has the stabilisation funding helped with health particularly?”

“As a follow-up, what has been the impact of the stabilisation funding on public services and delivery?”

“I am particularly interested in the restoration package for the Northern Ireland Executive, which included more than £1.1 billion for stabilisation funding. Was that sufficient for public services, in your opinion?”

“Towns such as those in my constituency are key to the economy, but can face unique challenges in accessing innovation opportunities. Please could the Minister tell me how she plans to ensure that towns such as Stafford and Eccleshall are able to access new jobs, skills, investment and growth opportunities?”

“6. What steps his Department is taking to increase levels of innovation in Staffordshire.”

“Huge congratulations to my hon. Friend the Member for Darlington (Lola McEvoy) for securing this debate, which I know is of grave concern not only for my constituents in Stafford, Eccleshall and the villages, but for parents and caregivers throughout the country. I am concerned that there is a disproportionate impact o…”

“This issue was brought into sharp focus in my constituency following a high-profile case. A large pile of debris, comprising furniture, rubble and wooden panels, was disgracefully left in place for over a year. Local residents reported the issue. It attracted vermin and posed health risks to nearby children in the scho…”

“Going back slightly, you referred earlier to the Public Sector Transformation Board and the work that it is doing. How are you planning to work with the Northern Ireland Executive on implementing this?”

“I have one final question. You mentioned the 47 projects that have gone over to be evaluated and decided upon. What specifically is your role on the board, if that is okay?”

“Secretary, what will be Northern Ireland’s allocation from the £900 million UK shared prosperity fund for the year 2025-26?”

“I have a quick follow-up. The NIO has been given £1 million in 2025-26 to support Northern Ireland community projects. How will this money be used or allocated?”

“Fly-tipping is a growing concern among residents of Stafford, Eccleshall and the villages. Many constituents are increasingly frustrated with the persistent illegal dumping of waste. Will the Minister meet me to discuss how her Department is cleaning up the mess left by the last Government and how the proposed measures…”

“Will the Leader of the House join me and my hon. Friend the Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme (Adam Jogee) in congratulating Newcastle and Stafford college, which has just secured its second “outstanding” Ofsted rating? As a proud graduate of a tertiary college, I know the importance of such institutions in providing the…”

“12. What steps his Department is taking to help tackle fly-tipping.”

“I join my colleagues in welcoming the Budget and all it represents in making a real difference to the healthcare outcomes of my constituents in Stafford, Eccleshall and the villages. In a way, campaigning on rebuilding the NHS during the election was easy. I did not have to explain to my constituents that our health se…”

“Thank you very much, Madam Deputy Speaker. I thank those who have made their maiden speeches today: my hon. Friends the Members for Nuneaton (Jodie Gosling) and for Chipping Barnet (Dan Tomlinson), the hon. Member for Reigate (Rebecca Paul) and my hon. Friends the Members for North West Leicestershire (Amanda Hack) and…”

“As my hon. Friend has made clear, the higher education sector is incredibly important to the skills and education landscape of Staffordshire. Sadly, Stafford itself lost its university campus a few years ago, although there is one just across the border. The thing that higher education also does is provide opportunitie…”

“16. What steps her Department is taking to tackle antisocial behaviour.”

“Residents in the Highfields area of Stafford have expressed concern around off-road vehicles being used in pedestrian areas. People, especially the elderly and vulnerable, have reported feeling intimidated and concerned for their safety and the safety of others. Could the Minister please tell me what the new Government…”