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HANSARD Caravan Industry: Hull and East RidingAs I said in my speech, I am aware of and grateful for the furlough scheme that the Government introduced, but I would really like to know from the Minister whether he will go to…15 Jun 2020HANSARD Caravan Industry: Hull and East RidingI am happy to support caravan manufacturing everywhere. When lockdown began on 24 March, 3,361 caravan parks closed, along with 381 caravan dealerships. Restrictions on travel…15 Jun 2020HANSARD Caravan Industry: Hull and East RidingThe hon. Member is quite right. Hull is the capital of caravan manufacturing in the UK, but that is not to say that it is not a vital industry in other areas of the country as…15 Jun 2020HANSARD Caravan Industry: Hull and East RidingI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention, and he is right to say that this is a thriving industry—or at least it was until covid-19. With the right support, it can be a…15 Jun 2020HANSARD Caravan Industry: Hull and East RidingI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. Of course, wherever we can prove and make the case for safe reopening, I urge the Government to consider that. The longer the…15 Jun 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseHull’s proud status as a maritime city is at risk of being tarnished because of the damaging actions by P&O Ferries, which appears to be using the covid-19 crisis to replace UK…20 May 2020HANSARD Coronavirus and Care HomesA resident contacted me whose mum is classified as clinically extremely vulnerable and is in a care home. The care home has interpreted the Government’s guidance to mean that her…19 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for VeteransThank you, Mr Speaker. The Minister has heard me speak previously about how fortunate veterans in Hull are to be supported by the Hull Veterans Support Centre and Hull 4 Heroes,…12 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for VeteransWhat support his Department is providing for veterans during the covid-19 outbreak.12 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: DWP UpdateLast week, I was contacted by a constituent who has a heart condition. He is also immobile because of a problem with his spine, and he has had a liver transplant. He applied for…04 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Rugby LeagueWhat assessment his Department has made of the potential long-term financial effect of the covid-19 outbreak on rugby league.27 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Rugby LeagueI thank the Minister for his positive response to my question, because as I am sure he is aware, if any city can claim to be the city of rugby league, it is the city of Hull. As…27 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19One of my female constituents is currently stuck in Istanbul. All flights from the UK to Turkey have been cancelled till mid-April. The airline, Pegasus, is not being helpful, and…17 Mar 2020HANSARDIncome tax (charge)rose —16 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19My constituent cannot get mortgage payment support because she does not have a sick note to go with self-isolating. When will electronic online sick notes be available through the…16 Mar 2020HANSARDIncome tax (charge)On confusing messages coming from Government, will my hon. Friend help me seek clarity on advice for people who self-isolate? Can they still go for walks outside? Can they go…16 Mar 2020HANSARDIncome tax (charge)I thank the Minister; it is a very quick one. Can that list of those eligible for free parking also include any students on a placement at the hospital—for example, nursing…16 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat additional support can be given to vulnerable veterans who are forced to self-isolate?16 Mar 2020HANSARDIncome tax (charge)One question I am getting from constituents who already have medical conditions is to do with their worry over any interruption to their supply of medicine and their treatment.…16 Mar 2020HANSARD Budget ResolutionsThis is not the speech I expected to give when we heard the Budget, but events have overtaken us. Although I am sure that our country will survive, I am concerned that without…16 Mar 2020