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HANSARD Distant Fleet Fishing: Kirkella TrawlerWill the Minister give way?27 May 2021HANSARDPost Office UpdateI thank the Minister for finally recognising the need to make this a statutory inquiry. As he knows full well, at every turn the Post Office has done everything it can possibly do…19 May 2021HANSARDLegal Advice DesertsMy hon. Friend the Member for Stockport (Navendu Mishra) is spot on, is he not? The Government must address the vast deserts where no legal aid providers exist. The disabled and…18 May 2021HANSARDPost Office Court of Appeal JudgmentI was present in the Court of Appeal on Friday for their lordships’ judgement and the formal exoneration of those innocent former sub-postmasters. Millions of pounds of taxpayers’…27 Apr 2021HANSARDEngagementsIn a recent Conservative party political broadcast, the Home Secretary claimed that only Conservative police and crime commissioners are responsible for increasing police officer…21 Apr 2021HANSARDLobbying of Government CommitteeI do not intend to detain the House for very long, as I know that many of my colleagues want to speak in this very important debate, and for very good reason. The revelations…14 Apr 2021HANSARDPublic Procurement: Value for MoneyI thank the Minister for her answer, but she will not be surprised to know that taxpayers in east Hull expect Government contracts to be awarded responsibly and fairly, and not…25 Mar 2021HANSARDPublic Procurement: Value for MoneyWhat recent steps he has taken to help ensure value for money in public procurement.25 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Legal Aid Sector SupportThe independent criminal legal aid review is a once-in-a-decade opportunity to fix a vital element of our criminal justice system. There are more than 400 fewer criminal legal aid…16 Mar 2021HANSARDEvictions and Bailiff Enforcement Activity: Covid-19We have, on average, over 20,000 new covid infections each day and, tragically, more than 1,000 deaths, so how can the Minister possibly justify allowing bailiffs to crack on with…02 Feb 2021HANSARD Vaccine Roll-outAfter questioning the Prime Minister last week, I am delighted that the first community pharmacies are now taking part in the vaccine roll-out, but just a few hundred of…21 Jan 2021HANSARDEarly Years Providers: Financial StabilityWhat steps he is taking to ensure the financial stability of early years providers during the covid-19 outbreak.18 Jan 2021HANSARDEarly Years Providers: Financial StabilityMany children’s nurseries in east Hull face severe financial difficulty from years of underfunding, and from exclusion from support during this pandemic. The Minister knows that…18 Jan 2021HANSARDEngagementsI join my right hon. and learned Friend the Leader of the Opposition in paying tribute to those involved in the vaccine roll-out. However, the Yorkshire Post highlighted this week…13 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe lead-up to Christmas is the busiest period for hospitality businesses, with some pubs in my constituency making up to a quarter of their annual profits, which are now lost. If…17 Dec 2020HANSARDMaritime Freight Capacity: Covid-19What assessment he has made of the adequacy of UK maritime freight capacity during the covid-19 outbreak.03 Dec 2020HANSARDExams and Accountability 2021As you know, Mr Speaker, east Hull has been one of the areas hardest hit by the pandemic, and our schools have faced massive disruption. I thank my school leaders, teachers and…03 Dec 2020HANSARDMaritime Freight Capacity: Covid-19The loss of a critical element of UK freight capacity in P&O’s Hull to Zeebrugge route will not only be a devastating blow to jobs and trade in my constituency, but as it is one…03 Dec 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseAs you know, Mr Speaker, we have a public health emergency in Hull, with the highest covid infection rate in the country, but my city is being left in the dark with no contact…19 Nov 2020HANSARDRugby League Clubs: Financial SupportWhat discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on financial support for rugby league clubs.05 Nov 2020