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HANSARDVoter IdentificationWe seem to be importing a lot from across the pond. If it is not Trumpian trade deals weakening workers’ protections and opening our NHS to further privatisation, it is repressive…23 Oct 2019HANSARD Eden Project North (Morecambe)The hon. Gentleman is making a strong case for the collaboration that is truly going on to try to make Eden Project North happen. I hope that he can see, while he is reading his…17 Oct 2019HANSARD Eden Project North (Morecambe)Does the hon. Gentleman agree that this is not just about the population who live in the area? The Lake district, which is just up the road from both our constituencies, will also…17 Oct 2019HANSARD Eden Project North (Morecambe)The hon. Gentleman is making a strong case for Eden of the north. I was very touched by his comments about Morecambe bay, but he forgot to mention one thing: quite how stunning it…17 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhy are the Government not tracking young people when they leave the youth obligation? As such, how do they know whether the scheme works? [ Interruption. ]07 Oct 2019HANSARDRail link to FleetwoodI rise to register my constituents’ deep concerns about the poor public transport links to Fleetwood. This petition has been organised by the campaign group “Fleetwood Back on…03 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsGiven that spending on youth work has fallen by £880 million since 2010, I was very interested in the Government’s announcement this week, but note that it is just £50 million a…03 Oct 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAs the longest parliamentary Session draws to a close, the Government have had plenty of time to pass their Bills through this place. I am reminded that on 25 July I asked the…03 Oct 2019HANSARD Health Infrastructure PlanI am pleased that my persistent and passionate campaigning for the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust must have been heard by those on the Government…30 Sept 2019HANSARDNo-deal Brexit: Short Positions against the PoundIn response to an earlier question the Minister said he is more of a historian than an economist, so he might remember that hedge funds were also reported to have taken short…30 Sept 2019HANSARDPrinciples of Democracy and the Rights of the ElectorateI will not give way again, because I am conscious that the time remaining is very tight and that a number of Back Benchers wish to speak. Words matter because they have…26 Sept 2019HANSARDPrinciples of Democracy and the Rights of the ElectorateI regret that we are having yet another general debate, rather than making progress on all the outstanding legislation. After all, is it not an important principle of democracy…26 Sept 2019HANSARDPrinciples of Democracy and the Rights of the ElectorateI am chilled and shocked by what my hon. Friend has just said, which reflects the language that I think we all know is being used out there in communities. We in this House must…26 Sept 2019HANSARDPrinciples of Democracy and the Rights of the ElectorateGiven Mr Deputy Speaker’s earlier remarks, I will give way only once.26 Sept 2019HANSARD Brexit Readiness: Operation YellowhammerMy constituent Jenny is currently undergoing treatment for cancer and has been seeking reassurances from local health trusts about the continuation of cancer treatment in the…25 Sept 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI do hope that recent kipper waving is not a red herring. [ Interruption. ] May I ask the Leader of the House when we can expect to see the Fisheries Bill back? [ Interruption. ]25 Jul 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI do hope that recent kipper waving has not been a red herring. When can we expect to see the Fisheries Bill back in this place?25 Jul 2019HANSARDSummer AdjournmentIt is always a pleasure to speak in the debate on matters to be raised before the summer Adjournment. I welcome the Lord Commissioner of Her Majesty's Treasury, the hon. Member…25 Jul 2019HANSARD Youth ServicesI thank the Government for scheduling this general debate on the role and sufficiency of youth services. The Opposition welcome any new moneys announced today, because they are…24 Jul 2019HANSARD Youth ServicesI thank the hon. Gentleman for that intervention. Last week, I visited a National Citizenship Service programme at Lancaster and Morecambe College and, as he probably did in his…24 Jul 2019