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HANSARDMaritime Sector21. What steps she is taking to support the maritime sector.15 May 2025HANSARDMaritime SectorFleetwood, in my constituency, has a proud fishing industry, but our port is currently massively underused. The Government’s clean power mission is a huge opportunity for ports…15 May 2025HANSARDEngagementsFourteen years of Conservative cuts have stripped the Environment Agency of the resources and the staff it needs to properly deal with badly managed landfill sites blighting…14 May 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 14 May.14 May 2025HANSARD Coastal CommunitiesFor nearly four decades, our seaside towns have shaped the outcome of elections. Yet, despite that significance, we have been overlooked, struggling with deprivation, economic…20 Mar 2025HANSARDRare Cancers BillI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Edinburgh South West (Dr Arthur) for introducing the Bill. I remember the day my dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer. I remember my mum…14 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillI welcome the Report stage of this Bill. I proudly declare my membership of Unite and the Communication Workers Union and I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’…11 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. The people of Fleetwood, Thornton and beyond have suffered from toxic stenches for the past 12 months. Last night was extremely unpleasant, with residents reporting…06 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat can the Government do to ensure that the Environment Agency has much stronger powers to deal with landfill sites that bring daily misery to residents, such as those living in…06 Feb 2025HANSARDMarine Renewables IndustryDoes the right hon. Gentleman agree that the Government need to give leadership and clarity to the tidal sector, including by explaining whether the criteria for well developed…16 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Wealth Fund: Opportunities for Industry10. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on potential opportunities for industry under the national wealth fund.17 Dec 2024HANSARDNational Wealth Fund: Opportunities for IndustryI welcome the Government’s publication of the “Clean Power 2030 Action Plan” last week. It will mark a transformative shift towards clean energy that will bring good jobs and…17 Dec 2024HANSARDFishing IndustryIt is clear that ex-fishing towns such as Fleetwood, which I represent, have been devastated by the decline of our once prosperous fishing industry. My community and lots of…28 Nov 2024HANSARDRail Connectivity19. What steps she is taking to improve rail connectivity.21 Nov 2024HANSARDRail ConnectivityI too send my condolences to John Prescott’s family. The town of Fleetwood and Thornton in my constituency has suffered poor transport connections for many years. Will the…21 Nov 2024HANSARD Future of FishingI come from Fleetwood, and our fishing industry was decimated after the cod wars. My husband works in fish processing in my area, and let me tell the hon. Gentleman that Brexit,…05 Nov 2024HANSARD Employment Rights BillI congratulate all Members who have made their maiden speech today. I am a proud member of Unite the Union and the Communication Workers Union. I would first like to pay tribute…21 Oct 2024