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HANSARDEngagementsWith COP26 imminent, I would like to draw the Prime Minister’s attention to the good work that is being done in Morecambe on the Eden Project. Wes Johnson at Morecambe and…27 Oct 2021HANSARDEden North: Benefits for LancashireI beg to move, That this House has considered the economic benefits of Eden North for Lancashire. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. I am delighted to…22 Sept 2021HANSARD Elections BillWould this measure translate to websites fronted by political activists masquerading as members of the public concerned about a different cause?07 Sept 2021HANSARD Elections BillI am very grateful to the hon. Gentleman for letting me intervene. Charities are supposed to be apolitical—how do you explain that?07 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI know that this Government are listening to the levelling-up agenda, especially in the north of England, and on that note I should like to suggest that the best way of getting…07 Sept 2021HANSARDHealth and Social CareI can probably say that in the last 18 months during lockdown I have seen more of the NHS than most people—I have had a neck operation, my baby was born, my back exploded, for…07 Sept 2021HANSARDAffordable and Safe Housing for AllI wish to convey to the House a tragedy that occurred in my constituency in the early hours of Sunday morning—at 2.36 am to be precise. As it happened, I was wide awake. I heard a…18 May 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghI welcome this extraordinary recall of Parliament. I declare my interests: I am a patron of the British Monarchists Society and a member of the Honourable Company of Master…12 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency BillMay I echo the sentiments that you just expressed, Madam Deputy Speaker? I have found the hon. Member for Airdrie and Shotts (Neil Gray) to be a good colleague, as was his…23 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationWe all understand the maelstrom in which the Chancellor is operating and must congratulate him on his efforts to deal with the immediacy of the crisis. Despite this, I was…08 Mar 2021HANSARDEden Project NorthI am delighted to be able to open this Adjournment debate on an issue that is close to my heart and, indeed, to the hearts of many in the north of England, and certainly my…10 Feb 2021HANSARDUK Space IndustryMay I declare an interest as the chairman of the parliamentary space committee? As I am sure you can appreciate, Madam Deputy Speaker, three minutes is not long enough to go…04 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThere have been scare stories in Lancashire about vaccines being diverted to places elsewhere in the country, causing a shortage and perpetuating further urban myths. Will the…02 Feb 2021HANSARD Global BritainWe have heard from most Members about the national benefits of leaving the EU and the prospects for global trade, and in the limited time I have I want to highlight the positive…11 Jan 2021HANSARDHauliers: End of Transition PeriodThe application for the free port of Heysham seems to be shrouded in mystery. Could the Department for Transport give me some indication on its progress at this moment in time?03 Dec 2020HANSARDHauliers: End of Transition PeriodWhat support his Department is providing to hauliers in preparation for the end of the transition period.03 Dec 2020HANSARD Spending Review 2020 and OBR ForecastI welcome the levelling-up fund. From the outset I have been championing the Eden Project North in Morecambe, which is coming shortly, so will the Chancellor meet me to discuss…25 Nov 2020HANSARD Personal StatementLast week, the Committee on Standards published its report concluding that I had inadvertently breached the paid advocacy rule when I asked a topical question in the Chamber and…24 Sept 2020HANSARD Lammy ReviewWill the Minister comment on the approach to embedding the principle of “explain or change” to inform the Government’s priorities?30 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19 VaccineWhat diplomatic steps the Government are taking to support the development of a covid-19 vaccine (a) in the UK and (b) throughout the world.11 May 2020