Chris McDonald

Chris McDonald

Chris McDonald MP

Labour
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Member since 3 July 2024

Recent Debate Contributions

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UK-France Nuclear Partnership

09/07/2025Commons

1 contribution
A much stronger relationship between the UK and France in this area will require a deepening of our commercial collaborations in our respective indust...
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Business of the House

09/07/2025Commons

1 contribution
The maritime sector offers very rewarding careers, particularly to people like me, who get quite excited by large-scale engineering projects. I think ...
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The Minister may recall that in an earlier armed forces debate, I raised the case of Kate Green, a Royal Military Police veteran who felt compelled to...
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In the last 12 months, the Government have invested £5 million in North Tees hospital, £20 million in Billingham town centre and another £20 million i...
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Parental Leave Review

30/06/2025Commons

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In his statement, the Minister mentioned the very low level of take-up of shared parental leave. Would he agree that that is partly due to the gap in ...
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I agree that accessibility to work is important, both through buildings and transport, as well as Access to Work. It is not just about supporting peop...
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I was pleased yesterday to hear the Secretary of State acknowledge the anxiety of disabled people in her comments from the Dispatch Box. If we really ...
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Welfare Reform

29/06/2025Commons

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I thank the Secretary of State for acknowledging at the Dispatch Box the anxiety of disabled people. I am also grateful for the time of the Disability...
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Business of the House

25/06/2025Commons

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My border terrier, Jack, always receives a very warm welcome in Stockton North, but too many pet owners are choosing View full contribution →

G7 and NATO Summits

25/06/2025Commons

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I found the Leader of the Opposition incredibly disappointing, so goodness knows what those on her own Benches think. While she is talking Britain dow...
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Armed Forces Day

25/06/2025Commons

5 contributions
Coming, as I do, from a constituency in the north-east, let me say that members of our community, of course, served in Northern Ireland for many years...
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I hesitate to interrupt what is a marvellous speech and a great testament to the hon. Gentleman’s service, but he mentioned the urgent request for veh...
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