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HANSARD Motorhomes and Vehicle Excise DutyThe Minister has just quoted, word for word, what he said about those regulations when he wrote to me on 12 August. He may recall that I made representations to him on behalf of…21 Jan 2020HANSARDFlybeI welcome the Minister’s comments about the impact on smaller regional airports such as Humberside airport, which is based in my Cleethorpes constituency. The impact on the…14 Jan 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseI add my congratulations on your re-election, Madam Deputy Speaker. The Government have announced that there are to be further town deals. My constituency already benefits from…09 Jan 2020HANSARDRetail Crime PreventionI met Chief Constable Lee Freeman of Humberside Police and raised the £200 threshold. As other Members have pointed out, it causes great concern, particularly to small…05 Nov 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: National Audit OfficeMy right hon. Friend and I represent neighbouring and largely Brexit-supporting constituencies, and of course we want to get Brexit done as quickly as possible, but can I ask how…31 Oct 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: National Audit Office6. What assessment the National Audit Office has made of the potential effect on its work of the UK leaving the EU.31 Oct 2019HANSARDTributes to the Speaker’s ChaplainIt is a pleasure to join these tributes to Reverend Rose. Only a remarkable lady could have come from Montego Bay to the position of your chaplain, Mr Speaker, and those of us who…31 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThank you, Mr Speaker. The Secretary of State will have heard my exchange with the Prime Minister yesterday when he agreed with me on submitting proposals for free port status for…24 Oct 2019HANSARDInfrastructure: Northern LincolnshireQ6. What plans he has to (a) encourage investment in and (b) improve the transport infrastructure of northern Lincolnshire.23 Oct 2019HANSARDInfrastructure: Northern LincolnshireI thank my right hon. Friend for his reply. Three things that would encourage investment in northern Lincolnshire and boost the local economy are free port status for the Humber…23 Oct 2019HANSARDHigh Speed 2One of the businesses in northern Lincolnshire that will be a crucial part of the supply chain for HS2 is British Steel in Scunthorpe. I urge the Minister, when he is in…22 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsReturning to the issue of freeports, the Secretary of State visited Immingham in my constituency last year and saw for herself the great opportunities that exist to improve the…17 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseA few months ago, Barclays bank closed its Cleethorpes branch. At the time, the bank wrote to me to say it had identified 106 vulnerable customers whom it would be contacting…17 Oct 2019HANSARDBUSINESS OF THE HOUSE (PROROGATION)Following the ruling of the Supreme Court, Parliament returned early from Prorogation, and we have spent a fortnight now in effect going through action replays of what has already…08 Oct 2019HANSARDBUSINESS OF THE HOUSE (PROROGATION)Further to that point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker.08 Oct 2019HANSARDWithdrawal Agreement: Proposed ChangesLast week, the Leader of the Opposition said that no self-respecting Labour MP could vote for the proposals, yet we are now being pressed on a confidential document, the…07 Oct 2019HANSARD Prime Minister's UpdateMay I draw the Prime Minister’s attention to an email I received from Port Equipment Engineering Ltd, which is based at Immingham in my constituency? It said: “The people voted to…25 Sept 2019HANSARD HS2There is a north-south divide when it comes to transport spending. Can the Secretary of State give an assurance that he will consider the benefits to the northern economy when he…05 Sept 2019HANSARDContingency PlanningIn my discussions with Associated British Ports, which manages the port of Immingham and the other Humber ports, there is a clear indication that they are well prepared in their…05 Sept 2019HANSARDNorthern Rail: Pacer TrainsThankfully, Cleethorpes does not rely on too many Pacer units, but the Saturday-only service from Sheffield to Cleethorpes is provided by Pacers, and as they approach Cleethorpes…18 Jul 2019