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HANSARDTopical QuestionsAfter the 2007 floods in Hull, I campaigned for many years to get the Flood Re scheme introduced. However, there are problems with Flood Re, and I wonder whether the Government…26 Nov 2020HANSARDRaw Sewage and Storm Water: Discharge into WaterwaysIt is good to hear that a taskforce has been set up. In 2019, Yorkshire Water spent 616,643 hours discharging raw sewage into local rivers, which is the worst figure in England.…26 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Winter PlanHull has had the highest covid infection rates in the United Kingdom. Two weeks ago, it was promised 10,000 lateral flow tests, but today they still have not arrived. When…23 Nov 2020HANSARDOnline HarmsI pay tribute to the right hon. and learned Member for Kenilworth and Southam (Jeremy Wright) and the hon. Member for Congleton (Fiona Bruce) for securing this debate. Today is…19 Nov 2020HANSARDUK Trade Policy: US Presidential ElectionAs one of the MPs for the Humber energy estuary, where we are doing pioneering work in areas such as carbon capture, I find it heartwarming to hear American President-elect Biden…19 Nov 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseLast week, the all-party parliamentary group on haemophilia and contaminated blood published our report on access to treatment for people with bleeding disorders. Sadly, we found…19 Nov 2020HANSARDUK Trade Policy: US Presidential ElectionWhat assessment she has made of the potential effect on UK trade policy of the outcome of the 2020 US presidential election.19 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19On 22 October, the Prime Minister said: “We are wrapping our arms around the country to give people the support they need to get through this.” I am rising today to ask the Prime…18 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I was very disappointed that in the Minister’s winding-up speech there was no reference to Hull. I made a very clear ask for a response…18 Nov 2020HANSARD Continuity Trade Agreements: Parliamentary ScrutinyAs my right hon. Friend the Member for Islington South and Finsbury (Emily Thornberry) pointed out, the Canadian Prime Minister said last week that Canada was ready to reach a…17 Nov 2020HANSARDHong KongUnder the national security law, individuals and companies outside Hong Kong and China can be prosecuted for offences that pertain to that law. What steps is the Minister taking…12 Nov 2020HANSARD Remembrance, UK Armed Forces and SocietyIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate, and a particular pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for New Forest East (Dr Lewis). I represent a seat in the city of Hull, which…11 Nov 2020HANSARDFuture of Financial ServicesAs the shadow Chancellor pointed out in her excellent remarks, the United Kingdom, under successive Tory Governments over the past decade, has pumped £6 billion into…09 Nov 2020HANSARDUK Terrorism Threat LevelHaving recently joined the Intelligence and Security Committee and as a member of the Home Affairs Committee, I have huge respect for the vital work of our police and security…05 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseHull Trains, the open access providers of direct rail services between east Yorkshire and London for the past 20 years, today ceases its services in this second lockdown. Open…05 Nov 2020HANSARDCourt Delays: Covid-19If he will bring forward a strategy to support victims affected by court delays as a result of the covid-19 outbreak.03 Nov 2020HANSARDCourt Delays: Covid-19In Hull North, levels of antisocial behaviour in areas such as Orchard Park, Beverley Road, Pearson Park, Princes Avenue and Kingswood have been growing, and the perpetrators…03 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateAndy Burnham has said that, on covid-19, we need to “carry people with us, not crush their spirit.” Does the Home Secretary think that he has carried the people of the north with…20 Oct 2020HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI will not, because I know that other Members want to speak. I need to say just two more things and then I will finish. Amendment 12, on involving the Investigatory Powers…15 Oct 2020HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillThe reason I asked to speak later in the debate this afternoon was made clear by the speech by my right hon. Friend the Member for North Durham (Mr Jones). His knowledge and…15 Oct 2020