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.

Mary Robinson (Cheadle) (Con)

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.

Today I joined staff and residents at Abney Court’s vintage summer garden party to celebrate Care Home Open Day.

I wanted to say a big thank you to the people of Cheadle for re-electing me as your MP for another term.