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HANSARDCare Homes: Family VisitsWhat steps he is taking to help enable face-to-face family visits to care homes.23 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19As I begin, I give my thanks to everybody who has been part of the new vaccination centre at the City Hall in Hull. I went to visit it the other day and it is a tremendous…22 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Road MapLateral flow testing is central to the Prime Minister’s educational reopening plans, so can he explain why our only real-world published figures—from the student asymptomatic…22 Feb 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Zoos and AquariumsIt is with great pride that I rise virtually today to speak up for the zoo and aquarium sector—a sector that every year makes a substantial contribution to our society and to the…08 Feb 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillHull and the East Riding have always been popular recruitment areas for the armed forces, so the whole of the UK owes our local veterans and armed forces community a huge debt.…08 Feb 2021HANSARDUK Shellfish ExportsWhat compensation do the Government intend to provide to the shellfish industry and other fishing industries, and boats like the Kirkella, which I have mentioned many times and…08 Feb 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsBabcock International aerospace staff at RAF Leeming are currently on strike over a £5,000 pay disparity with colleagues performing the same duties at other bases. Does the…01 Feb 2021HANSARD Environment BillIn the winter of 2019-20, the people of Hull planted 1,300 alder buckthorn trees as part of the butterfly city community initiative. That was done with Hull City Council, local…26 Jan 2021HANSARDCouncil Tax: Government’s Proposed IncreaseI have spoken many times about covid and the impact on Hull West and Hessle, which, as highlighted by Amy Norman from the Social Market Foundation, will be hit harder because of…25 Jan 2021HANSARDDistant Fleet FishingWhat recent progress has been made on negotiations for distant fleet fishing for 2021.21 Jan 2021HANSARDDistant Fleet FishingThree weeks have passed since the transition ended and still the Hull trawler Kirkella is laid up in its home port unable to sail. The short licence the Secretary of State just…21 Jan 2021HANSARDSerious Criminal Cases BacklogBehind every alleged offence lies a victim, often many. I cannot imagine how hard it must be for them waiting month after month for justice. What is the Minister doing to reassure…20 Jan 2021HANSARDFurther and Higher Education: End of Transition PeriodThe anxiety caused by the lack of answers on the impact of the end of transition upon students is only adding to the anxiety that they already feel because of the impact that…18 Jan 2021HANSARD Covid-19Covid and its mismanagement are hurting my city of Hull and the East Riding, and without fair and adequate support from Government, I fear for the future of jobs, particularly in…12 Jan 2021HANSARDPublic HealthI want to start by giving my thanks to key workers and the NHS for everything they have been doing across Christmas. I know many of them are feeling utterly and completely…30 Dec 2020HANSARD Covid-19I want to start by giving my thanks to all those people working in the NHS and all the key workers for the incredible job they have done throughout the pandemic. The Government…14 Dec 2020HANSARD Covid-19The Minister will be aware that one of the issues raised during her call with the areas going into tier 3 was the need for boots on the ground—for people to help to administer the…14 Dec 2020HANSARD Energy White PaperI welcome the transition to net zero. The Secretary of State may be aware that the Zero Carbon Humber project offers a world-first opportunity to decarbonise our region, promote…14 Dec 2020HANSARD Future of the Coach IndustryIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Huq, and I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Easington (Grahame Morris) for securing the debate. I have to say that it is…10 Dec 2020HANSARD Future of the Coach IndustryI want to reinforce a couple of points. First, coach companies are telling me there is a high chance that their businesses will end before the furlough scheme runs out. Although…10 Dec 2020