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HANSARDHull’s Maritime City BidI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his remarks. He is absolutely right that this project’s benefits will be felt far wider than Hull; they will spill over into east Yorkshire as…03 Sept 2019HANSARDRural Areas: Access to Health CareOne in 10 women have endometriosis. The average wait for diagnosis is seven and a half years and can be even longer in rural areas, and there is currently no test for it.…23 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsHull is proud of its maritime history, and our relationship with the sea has shaped not only our culture and our economy, but even our character. What support and encouragement…22 Jul 2019HANSARDBlue Badge Scheme: Hidden DisabilitiesI am sure that the whole House is keen to improve accessibility for people with all disabilities, which is why I am sure that the Minister will join me in condemning TransPennine…18 Jul 2019HANSARDRelationship Education in SchoolsI am sure that Members from across the whole House will join me in affirming the importance of accepting that people have different family relationships and that it is not the…16 Jul 2019HANSARDRelationship Education in Schools(Urgent Question) : To ask the Secretary of State for Education if he will make a statement on what steps he is taking to counter misinformation about the content of relationship…16 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsTransPennine Express recently locked a gate that is a major access point to the Hull Paragon station, and prominent disability campaigners have been protesting about that. It has…15 Jul 2019HANSARDHull Paragon Station GateI am sure that you, Mr Speaker, will share my deep regret over the decision by TransPennine Express to close the gate to Hull Paragon station, which has had a detrimental impact…09 Jul 2019HANSARDPeople with Disabilities: EmploymentI am sure the Minister will agree that we want all our pupils to stay in full-time education until they are 18, including those with special needs and disabilities. However, at 16…01 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for EducationWhen talking about education, it is important to recognise its position within the wider national context. Some of my colleagues have already talked about this, but I will focus…01 Jul 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseAs I am sure the Leader of the House is aware, Hull is a beautiful city and definitely a place that every Member should take time to visit. One way to make it even more beautiful…27 Jun 2019HANSARDCouncil Housing: Increasing SupplyFor any type of housing—council housing or private housing—to be built, we need to look at changing the rules around land banking. The Minister is aware that, in a Westminster…17 Jun 2019HANSARD Inequality and Social MobilityIn thinking about the best way to present my argument in this debate, I decided on the idea of doing a “compare and contrast” by talking about someone who matters significantly to…12 Jun 2019HANSARD Inequality and Social MobilityWill the Minister give way?12 Jun 2019HANSARDHouse Building TargetsI will write to the Minister with more information.11 Jun 2019HANSARDSmall Businesses: Morley and Outwoodrose—11 Jun 2019HANSARDHouse Building TargetsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I want to focus my remarks on land banking. Hull is a growing, successful city that is attracting significant…11 Jun 2019HANSARDHouse Building TargetsI completely agree, and I look forward to going to see those properties on Friday. We have a problem with landlords not implementing their permissions in full, and with one…11 Jun 2019HANSARDSmall Businesses: Morley and OutwoodThank you, Mr Speaker. May I draw the Minister’s attention to Hull, one of the great cities that are part of the northern powerhouse? He is aware of the appalling way in which…11 Jun 2019HANSARDCystic Fibrosis Drugs: OrkambiThe hon. Gentleman is making a very powerful speech, and I stand here today representing my constituents. Does he agree that when factoring in costs, NICE should also factor in…10 Jun 2019