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HANSARDNational Lost Trawlermen’s Memorial DayI am grateful to the right hon. Gentleman; the fact that he speaks as he does adds incredibly strong support to the argument. I think I am right in saying, having spoken briefly…13 Dec 2021HANSARDPensioner Poverty: State Pension10. What recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the state pension in tackling pensioner poverty; and if she will make a statement.13 Dec 2021HANSARDMetropolitan Police: Stephen Port Murders InquestMy constituent Sarah Sak, Anthony’s mother, was on holiday in Turkey when the Metropolitan police contacted her to say that her son had been found dead. From that very second,…13 Dec 2021HANSARDNational Lost Trawlermen’s Memorial DayThat is an excellent point, and I have to confess that it is a point I had not intended to remark upon in my notes. I believe the moment is long overdue for formal nationwide…13 Dec 2021HANSARDPensioner Poverty: State PensionFred from east Hull was left without any income whatsoever for several months earlier this year because the Department for Work and Pensions failed to pay him his state pension,…13 Dec 2021HANSARDNational Lost Trawlermen’s Memorial DayI am grateful once more to the hon. Lady. She reminds me of how merchant seamen always remark of the bravery of fishermen. I think merchant ships used to be referred to as big…13 Dec 2021HANSARDNational Lost Trawlermen’s Memorial DayMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point. It is no secret that she is a powerful voice for the industry in her constituency. Indeed, she has often discussed the issue with me and…13 Dec 2021HANSARDNational Lost Trawlermen’s Memorial DayThe hon. Gentleman is right that the industry was never safe. Fishermen in Hull and across the country were referred to as “three-day millionaires” because they were paid well,…13 Dec 2021HANSARDNational Lost Trawlermen’s Memorial DayThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for providing me with the opportunity to speak on this subject, which is incredibly close to my heart, and means a great deal to the people of…13 Dec 2021HANSARDNational Lost Trawlermen’s Memorial DayThe hon. Gentleman is of course right that he and I and colleagues from across the Humber do not always agree, but I am grateful that we do on this point.13 Dec 2021HANSARDNational Lost Trawlermen’s Memorial DayI thank and pay tribute to my hon. Friend for his work on this issue over the past couple of years as shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. He is…13 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. The Chancellor was evasive when interviewed by the media last week, but we need a clear answer on this very important point because many people across the country made great…07 Dec 2021HANSARDStorm Arwen: Power OutagesIs this not about Northern Powergrid investing nothing in the network while stuffing its investors’ pockets with profits, and the Government allowing it to put profits before…06 Dec 2021HANSARD Arthur Labinjo-HughesThe most important job the state must have is to protect vulnerable children, but social care faces a mounting crisis. I know the Secretary of State, and I trust entirely that he…06 Dec 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateNot all, but most Members of this House and the general public would support the Secretary of State when he says that he has to impose further curbs on people’s freedoms, but does…06 Dec 2021HANSARDSchool Outcomes: Regional Inequality22. What steps he is taking to tackle regional inequality in school outcomes.06 Dec 2021HANSARDSchool Outcomes: Regional InequalityI pay tribute to the school leaders, teachers and support staff teaching the kids in east Hull. The truth is that kids in Yorkshire and the Humber are 12 times more likely to be…06 Dec 2021HANSARDCommunity Debt Advice ServicesI thank the Minister for his incredibly constructive approach to the debate—we have all seen that. I do not expect an answer, but would he please, at least, consider asking MaPS…01 Dec 2021HANSARDCommunity Debt Advice ServicesIt is always a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Bardell. I begin by congratulating my hon. Friend the Member for Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle (Emma Hardy).…01 Dec 2021HANSARDCommunity Debt Advice ServicesI know that my hon. Friend is an expert in this area, not least because of all of the years that she worked with the CAB. Would she say something about the importance of the…01 Dec 2021