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HANSARD Extreme Heat: PreparednessAt the moment, there are 19 live wildfires across England and Wales. Last year, a devastating wildfire on the North York moors raged for 40 days over 10 square miles. It was…14 Jul 2026HANSARDCoastal Communities: Isolation and Hidden DeprivationIn coastal communities such as mine in Scarborough and Whitby, we see persistently high levels of domestic abuse where victims and survivors are hidden and isolated. Scarborough…14 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe scampi catching sector in Northern Ireland is currently reliant on foreign seasonal workers. To stay afloat, the sector needs about 66 visas to be valid for just seven months…13 Jul 2026HANSARD Timms Review: Interim ReportI welcome the interim report and agree that PIP is no longer fit for purpose. However, meaningful reform will succeed only if the DWP adopts the culture of mutual respect that we…09 Jul 2026HANSARDSeasonal Scampi Fishers4. What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the potential merits of introducing bespoke fishing visas for seasonal scampi fishers in…08 Jul 2026HANSARDSeasonal Scampi FishersUnfortunately, jobs at Whitby Seafoods, the country’s largest supplier of scampi to caterers, remain at risk. That is because, as the Minister knows, about 70% of crews operating…08 Jul 2026HANSARDMaritime and Coastguard AgencyI declare my interest as co-chair of the APPG for coastal communities. I recently met coastguard rescue officers from Ravenscar who are seriously concerned about the future of the…08 Jul 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls11. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle violence against women and girls.24 Jun 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsThe hon. Member for Runcorn and Helsby (Sarah Pochin) embarrassed herself and this House when she said that the England football team needed to keep winning to keep women safe…24 Jun 2026HANSARDSEND: ImprovementI am delighted that St Martin’s primary school in Scarborough is establishing a brand new targeted mainstream provision centre, backed by funding from this Labour Government. Does…22 Jun 2026HANSARDNHS DentistryMy hon. Friend is right, and I hope that the Minister addresses the challenges faced by rural and coastal communities in his closing remarks. The two constituents I mentioned were…15 Jun 2026HANSARDShort-term Lets: Licensing10. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the introduction of a licensing scheme for short-term lets.15 Jun 2026HANSARDShort-term Lets: LicensingIn my constituency, Whitby is being hollowed out by short-term lets. Bordered by the sea and a national park, house building cannot solve the problem of a lack of affordable…15 Jun 2026HANSARDNHS DentistryImagine being 81 years old, blind and waking up with a terrible toothache, and then imagine having no car and no local dentist to turn to. This was the reality for John, one of my…15 Jun 2026HANSARDState Pensioners: Personal AllowanceI recently met a constituent on the basic state pension who told me that rising living costs were leaving him worse off in real terms. What consideration have the Government given…15 Jun 2026HANSARD Child Contact ArrangementsI have raised with Baroness Levitt not only the lack of access to child contact centres but the cost of access. It appears that many of them are unregulated, so I thank the hon.…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Child Contact ArrangementsI thank my hon. Friend for her work on the issue. I completely agree that unfortunately we are seeing far, far too many mothers who are disbelieved and have had their children…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Child Contact ArrangementsI beg to move, That this House has considered children in child contact arrangements. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Murrison, and to lead a debate on putting…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Child Contact ArrangementsI completely agree that the child’s voice must be heard and is too often overlooked. Some of these so-called experts lack proper qualifications and are not regulated by the Health…10 Jun 2026HANSARDEngagementsDespite the efforts of dedicated teachers in Scarborough and Whitby, only 36% of pupils achieve grade 5 and above in both English and maths GCSEs. Does the Prime Minister agree…03 Jun 2026