Amanda Milling
MP for Cannock Chase
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Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Prime Minister's Questions
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Tensions in the community are rising in my constituency owing to the use of hotels to house asylum seekers in and around Cannock Chase and, in particular, in Bridgtown. There were protests in Cannock at the weekend. Will my right hon. Friend join me in thanking the local police, who are doing everything they can to respond to issues as they arise, and will he meet me to discuss the situation and ways in which we can alleviate the concerns of my constituents?
Context
Tensions are rising in the constituency due to the use of hotels for housing asylum seekers, leading to protests.
Robert Jenrick
I should be pleased to meet my right hon. Friend and work with her to ensure that that hotel, like others, is cleared as quickly as possible. I hope she will see from the work we are doing that we are straining every sinew to tackle this issue.
Session: Asylum Applications Backlog
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The Monserrat port development project, funded by the UK, is crucial for Montserrat's post-disaster recovery. Will my hon. Friend confirm the Government's commitment to fund this until completion? Does he agree that it demonstrates the UK's support for overseas territories?
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The UK is funding the Montserrat port development project essential for economic recovery following volcanic eruptions and hurricanes.
David Rutley
We are committed to supporting economic development in Montserrat and providing £28.3 million for the new port, with construction set to begin shortly.
Session: Topical Questions
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What preparations have been made by the Department to support overseas territories in the Caribbean this year's hurricane season?
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The Department has been preparing for supporting overseas territories in the Caribbean during hurricane season.
James Heappey
The Department has developed resilience for overseas territories, maintained naval assets, and kept readiness for assistance.
Session: Topical Questions
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There have been persistent problems on the Chase line with passengers dodging fares, so I welcome the increase in the penalty for those caught travelling without a valid ticket, but if the system is to be effective it is essential for there to be enough revenue protection officers to catch offenders. What are the Government doing to ensure that there are enough inspectors on lines such as the Chase line to check passengers' tickets?
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There have been persistent problems on the Chase line with passengers dodging fares, and a recent increase in National Rail penalty fares is meant to act as a deterrent.
Huw Merriman
I thank my right hon. Friend for raising the important issue of ensuring that resource is available to check tickets on lines such as the Chase line. Ticketless travel is currently costing the network, and, indeed, the taxpayer nationally, an estimated £240 million per year. Back in December 2016, my right hon. Friend joined the then London Midland revenue protection team. She later told this House: “The £20 penalty is insufficient to deter fare dodging.”—[Official Report, 12 January 2017; Vol. 447, c. 619.] She went on to ask for a review of penalty fares so that they would become an effective deterrent. She has won that campaign, and I thank her for it. There are nine new revenue protection security managers within the West Midlands Railway business. They are in training, ready to be deployed on the Chase line and throughout the midlands.
Session: Rail Fare Evasion
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What steps he is taking to reduce rail fare evasion. From 23 January, the Government are increasing National Rail penalty fares for the first time since 2005. The penalty will change to £100, plus the price of the single fare to the intended destination, to act as a greater deterrent and to reduce fare evasion on the network.
Context
There have been persistent problems on the Chase line with passengers dodging fares, and a recent increase in National Rail penalty fares is meant to act as a deterrent.
Huw Merriman
I thank my right hon. Friend for raising the important issue of ensuring that resource is available to check tickets on lines such as the Chase line. Ticketless travel is currently costing the network, and, indeed, the taxpayer nationally, an estimated £240 million per year. Back in December 2016, my right hon. Friend joined the then London Midland revenue protection team. She later told this House: “The £20 penalty is insufficient to deter fare dodging.”—[Official Report, 12 January 2017; Vol. 447, c. 619.] She went on to ask for a review of penalty fares so that they would become an effective deterrent. She has won that campaign, and I thank her for it. There are nine new revenue protection security managers within the West Midlands Railway business. They are in training, ready to be deployed on the Chase line and throughout the midlands.
Session: Rail Fare Evasion
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Will the Rail Minister meet me to discuss issues faced by Chase line passengers?
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Electrification of the Chase line has improved services, but passengers from Rugeley face disadvantages.
Huw Merriman
My right hon. Friend does an incredible job for her constituents, and on that basis of course I say yes to meeting her and learning more about those issues.
Session: Topical Questions
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Will my hon. Friend meet me to discuss how we can modernise stations across Cannock Chase?
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The MP inquired about modernising stations across Cannock Chase to ensure they are accessible for everyone.
Kevin Foster
I recognise the representations that my right hon. Friend makes, and I will be happy to meet her. We have agreed on improvements for over 100 more accessible step-free routes.
Session: Modernising the Railways
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Backbench Business
11 May 2023
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Illegal Migration Bill
07 March 2023
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Levelling-up Fund Round 2
19 January 2023
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
NHS Winter Pressures
09 January 2023
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
British Council Contractors: Afghanistan
12 December 2022
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Tributes to Her Late Majesty the Queen
10 September 2022
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Sri Lanka
13 July 2022
Ministerial Statement
Led by this MP
Executions in Saudi Arabia
14 March 2022
Ministerial Statement
Led by this MP
Support for Ukraine and Countering Threats from Russia
02 March 2022
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The UK must condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine, support the Ukrainian resistance, and unite with allies against Russian aggression. The sanctions imposed so far are insufficient; they need to be swi...
Backbench Business
10 February 2022
General Debate
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Taiwan is a democracy that values free markets, the rule of law, and cultural diversity. The speaker emphasises the importance of protecting Taiwan's democratic system against Chinese claims and suppo...
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PMQs Asked
7
Ministerial Questions Asked
20
House of Commons Debates Involved
0
Westminster Hall Debates Led
3
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
0
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 1370 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
-49% below average
This MP:
7
Average:
13.7
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+313% above average
This MP:
20
Average:
4.8
Statements / Bills Proposed
-68% below average
This MP:
3
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.4
Important Context
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This page tracks Amanda Milling's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.