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HANSARDEngagementsDespite 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 2026HANSARD Seasonal Hospitality Businesses in Coastal AreasThe hon. Member is talking about holidays. Our Chancellor has just announced the great British summer savings, which will see VAT slashed from 20% to 5% on activities, children’s…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Family Justice System: Domestic Abuse and SafeguardingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Furniss. I congratulate the hon. Member for Wokingham (Clive Jones) on securing this important debate and on his excellent…21 May 2026HANSARD Middle East: Economic ResponseThe news that bus travel will be free for children this summer is extremely welcome. Does my right hon. Friend agree that this is a golden opportunity for East Yorkshire Buses and…21 May 2026HANSARDEnergy SecurityI welcome the announcement of a new energy security Bill in the King’s Speech, which will meet our manifesto commitment not to issue licences to explore new oil and gas fields.…19 May 2026HANSARDAutism: Employment2. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support people with autism into employment.29 Apr 2026HANSARDAutism: EmploymentI thank the Minister for his answer. I recently chaired an employment roundtable with the all-party parliamentary group on autism where individuals with lived experience…29 Apr 2026HANSARDPark Home OwnersIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Alec. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Rushcliffe (James Naish) on securing this timely debate. My constituency is…28 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseLast month, I was thrilled to see Scarborough rugby union football club crowned regional 2 north-east champions—the highest level in the club’s history. The club does brilliant…23 Apr 2026HANSARDWheelchair Provision: Independent Review BodyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Murrison. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Bexleyheath and Crayford (Daniel Francis) on securing this important…21 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle EastI thank the Prime Minister for his statement and his positive efforts on the issue of the strait of Hormuz. Last week, I met with farmers in Whitby who are deeply concerned about…13 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. In Scarborough, British electric bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis employs more than 700 people and is vital to our local economy. Tax-funded bus procurement should support UK…22 Jan 2026HANSARDSale of FireworksMy hon. Friend makes an important point, as have others in the debate, that we have passed the point where we used to watch fireworks safely in our back gardens. Fireworks are…19 Jan 2026HANSARDSale of FireworksIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Pritchard. It seems to me that we have been discussing the possibility of restricting the use of fireworks to organised public…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseLast summer, my constituency suffered the devastating Langdale moor wildfire. The local community, including farmers and businesses, stepped in to help firefighters battle the…15 Jan 2026HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillAs an eight-year-old girl sheltering in the little library at my primary school, I was able to escape my bullies by using my imagination. Later, I harnessed my love of reading to…16 Dec 2025HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillI will just make some progress, thank you. I started my speech with children at the start of their lives, and I end it with people coming towards the end of their lives. I owe it…16 Dec 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls StrategyI thank my hon. Friend for her answer and look forward to the release of the violence against women and girls strategy. A women’s refuge for Scarborough was approved three years…15 Dec 2025HANSARDSeasonal WorkMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. An 18 to 20-year-old this Christmas who is serving a pint will be earning £1.40 an hour more. Does he agree that this demonstrates…10 Dec 2025HANSARDSeasonal WorkI refer Members to my membership of Unison and the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain. In my constituency of Scarborough and Whitby there are thousands of seasonal job opportunities…10 Dec 2025