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HANSARD Summer AdjournmentIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Swansea East (Carolyn Harris), who has made a powerful contribution to the debate. Like many colleagues, I should like to put on…22 Jul 2020HANSARDBBCOver recent years, I would describe myself as having moved from being a friend of the BBC to being an extremely critical friend of the BBC, and I tend to think that, to some…21 Jul 2020HANSARDCivil Service ReformIn his recent Ditchley speech, my right hon. Friend referred to transferring energy sector civil servants and policy makers to Humberside. Will he outline what progress he is…16 Jul 2020HANSARDCivil Service ReformWhat plans he has to relocate (a) civil service and (b) policymaker roles outside London.16 Jul 2020HANSARD Coronavirus UpdateThe pandemic has inevitably led to a backlog in other treatments, which is causing anxiety among my constituents. Can my right hon. Friend give an assurance that the Northern…14 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseTomorrow I shall be visiting a beauty salon in Cleethorpes. I hasten to add that this will not be for treatment, although I am sure that hon. Members would say I am probably in…09 Jul 2020HANSARDEconomic UpdateWith question 74, it is difficult to think of something that has not been mentioned yet, but it is a fair bet that up until now no one has quoted the Grimsby Telegraph , which…08 Jul 2020HANSARDInvestment and Economic Growth: Northern LincolnshireWhat fiscal steps he is taking to (a) attract investment and (b) achieve economic growth in northern Lincolnshire.07 Jul 2020HANSARDInvestment and Economic Growth: Northern LincolnshireI thank the Minister for that. The Treasury is giving considerable support to our area, such as through the Greater Grimsby town deal. We are hoping for favourable designation for…07 Jul 2020HANSARDReading Terrorist AttackI welcome the measures that my right hon. Friend has introduced since she took office, but time and again my constituents contact me and say, “We read of these individuals who…22 Jun 2020HANSARDBBC Regional Politics CoverageIt would be remiss of me not to join colleagues in praising our local newspapers—a useful thing for any politician to do. As my hon. Friend the Member for Great Grimsby (Lia Nici)…22 Jun 2020HANSARDPublic OrderI welcome the approach that the Home Secretary has outlined during recent days and the robust approach she has taken, and I thank her for speaking with me on Friday ahead of the…15 Jun 2020HANSARD Horizon: Sub-Postmaster ConvictionsI cannot understand why the Government want to prolong the agony on this with the halfway house of an independent review. I add my calls for a judge-led review that progresses…10 Jun 2020HANSARD Public OrderFortunately, my constituency has had a low infection rate from covid, but in recent weeks people have been anxious about an influx of visitors to the resort. You can imagine, Home…08 Jun 2020HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]I thank my right hon. and learned Friend for giving way. I am listening hard to what he is saying in the hope that he might be able to persuade me to support his Bill. I know that…08 Jun 2020HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]Will my right hon. and learned Friend give way?08 Jun 2020HANSARD Public OrderMy apologies, Madam Deputy Speaker. My right hon. Friend will be aware that my residents are doubly anxious because a Black Lives Matter protest meeting is planned for this…08 Jun 2020HANSARD Parliamentary Constituencies BillIt is great to have the opportunity to take part in this debate and I very much welcome the Bill, but, following on from what the hon. Member for City of Chester (Christian…02 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: StrategyI fully support the cautious approach outlined by my right hon. Friend. He will be aware that many small businesses, such as guest houses, bars and restaurants, in Cleethorpes and…11 May 2020HANSARD Horizon Settlement: Future Governance of Post Office LtdI will try to complete my contribution in even less than five or six minutes, Madam Deputy Speaker. The right hon. Member for North Durham (Mr Jones) has given a comprehensive…19 Mar 2020