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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. 

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

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.)

On 15 April 2024 the Lords sent back to the Commons their amendments to the Bill: the amendments were put to the House. this is sometimes known as Ping – Pong as the amendments pass between the Commons and the Lords.  1  That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment 1B  Division No.