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HANSARDInternational Freedom of Religion or Belief BillI want to make a brief contribution because in the February recess, I accompanied my hon. Friend the Member for Congleton on a visit to Kosovo, where I was travelling as the Prime…24 Apr 2024HANSARDFootball Governance BillI rise to support the Government’s plans, although until fairly recently I had considerable reservations about them. It took some time for me to come round and accept the fact…23 Apr 2024HANSARDHospice FundingI thank my hon. Friend for his contribution, as well as the Members who made the previous contributions, both of which focused to some extent on palliative and end of life care.…22 Apr 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy constituents are increasingly concerned about the number of planning applications being approved—particularly in rural areas—when the infrastructure and public services quite…22 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMy local newspaper, the Grimsby Telegraph , carried a recent report praising the work of community police officer Dave Cave, highlighting the importance of community policing. I…18 Apr 2024HANSARDLarge-scale Solar FarmsMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. Thankfully, in the northern part of Lincolnshire that I represent, we have been fairly free of solar farms, but applications have…18 Apr 2024HANSARDNet Zero Targets: Business and InvestorsThe Zero Carbon Humber projects are a vital part of the country’s achieving its net zero target. However, there is concern among potential investors—particularly in connection…16 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseYet again, we have a bank closure in my constituency: Lloyds Bank is closing in the centre of Cleethorpes. We have had some success in Barton-upon-Humber, where we have…21 Mar 2024HANSARDEaster and Christian CultureI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this debate. He talks about culture and the changing generations. We met a group of people yesterday—the Christian creators, I think they…21 Mar 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. I thank the Secretary of State and the Rail Minister for their support for my campaign to deliver a direct train service between Cleethorpes and King’s Cross. Will the Rail…21 Mar 2024HANSARDEngagementsThe Prime Minister will be aware of plans by National Grid to build a network of 50-metre-high pylons through much of rural Lincolnshire. This is causing much consternation,…20 Mar 2024HANSARDGas-fired Power StationsI welcome this policy decision, which is a recognition of reality. Can the Minister confirm that the new plants will be able to convert to low-carbon alternatives in the future?13 Mar 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMy right hon. Friend the Member for Gainsborough (Sir Edward Leigh), my hon. Friend the Member for Great Grimsby (Lia Nici) and I have a long-running campaign to restore the…07 Mar 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the trade envoy to the western Balkans, the issue of Government-to-Government agreements is raised with me frequently. There is no doubt that if they were available, more deals…07 Mar 2024HANSARDEU Withdrawal: Impact on Businesses7. What assessment she has made of the impact of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU on businesses.07 Mar 2024HANSARDEU Withdrawal: Impact on BusinessesI thank my right hon. Friend for her reply. Measured by tonnage, the port of Immingham in my constituency is the largest port in the country, with almost 50 million tonnes of…07 Mar 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThere are businesses that want to establish themselves in my constituency or to extend their existing premises, but they are being told that it will take years to get a grid…22 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe roads Minister will recall a meeting I had with him, along with my hon. Friends the Members for Great Grimsby (Lia Nici) and for Scunthorpe (Holly Mumby-Croft), about…08 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseLocal plans are the foundation on which planning authorities make their decisions. Despite the fact that they shape our villages and towns across the country, few people take part…08 Feb 2024HANSARD Protest MeasuresThe Minister’s statement will be welcome to the vast majority of decent, law-abiding citizens up and down the country, particularly in respect of the protection of war memorials.…08 Feb 2024