On Wednesday, I questioned the Secretary of State for International Development, Priti Patel, on what measures her department is taking to ensure we promote free trade in our efforts to alleviate poverty, and how small charities in the UK are being supported as part of our aid programme.
On Friday 7th July, local residents made their way to St Michaels Parish Church in Bramhall for some tea and scones at the Big Bramhall Tea Party.
I welcome the announcement by the Prime Minister that there will be a public inquiry into the contaminated blood scandal, which in the 1970s and 1980s saw thousands of people exposed to potentially fatal diseases after requiring blood transfusions.
On Friday, I was delighted to attend the end of year awards for Greenbank Preparatory School, at Parrs Wood Cinema in Didsbury.
Yesterday, I visited Stepping Hill Hospital's new medical and surgical wards to see the improved facilities for patients.
I am pleased to follow the hon. Member for Birmingham, Northfield (Richard Burden).
On Sunday I attended the Gatley Festival, where I enjoyed chatting to local residents, watching the parade, and helping the local Conservative Association with their tombola, which raised £150 for the Mayor's Charity, which will benefit three local charities in Stockport.
Today I visited the Thales site in Cheadle to show my support for Women in Industry Day, which encourages girls to study subjects which could lead to a career in industries such as engineering, and highlights the role women play in the industry.
Today I visited The Kingsway School in Cheadle to see them be presented with the award of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) excellence. The school is one of only a few nationally, and the first school in Stockport, to receive this honour.
This morning, I had the chance to speak to the Friends of Woodsmoor Station about their campaign against Northern Rail's timetable changes, and to speak to commuters who would be affected by them.