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HANSARDFree TV Licences: Over-75sThis day was inevitably going to come, given the policy concerned. When the Secretary of State responds by saying that this is a BBC decision, he is in fact saying that the BBC,…11 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI should like to add my congratulations to the new Leader of the House. Earlier, my right hon. Friend the Member for South Holland and The Deepings (Sir John Hayes) referred to…06 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsTrade with Iceland is of particular importance to my constituency and the ports of Immingham and neighbouring Grimsby. What progress is being made to develop our trading links and…06 Jun 2019HANSARD Suggitt’s Lane Level CrossingWill he acknowledge that it would be wasteful to spend any public money on that project, because the risks are so minimal? The money should be spent where there is more risk.04 Jun 2019HANSARD Suggitt’s Lane Level CrossingI beg to move, That this House has considered the closure of Suggitt’s Lane level crossing, Cleethorpes. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. As you…04 Jun 2019HANSARD Suggitt’s Lane Level CrossingWill the Minister give way, just for 10 seconds?04 Jun 2019HANSARD Suggitt’s Lane Level CrossingI certainly recall that point. I have to confess that I do not know whether it has been followed through. We will wait to see whether the Minister is able to confirm that. I…04 Jun 2019HANSARDHeritage: Cultural ImportanceCleethorpes currently benefits from coastal communities funding to improve its many Victorian and Edwardian buildings. Will the Minister give an assurance that the Department’s…23 May 2019HANSARD British SteelLike my colleagues, I congratulate the Secretary of State and his ministerial team on their efforts and on keeping Members informed. He knows north Lincolnshire well, and he will…22 May 2019HANSARDBritish SteelScunthorpe produces the long products that are vital for major infrastructure projects such as High Speed 2. Will the Minister assure the House that projects such as HS2 will use…21 May 2019HANSARDBusiness Rates Relief: Music VenuesNot all of the small private hotels and guest houses in Cleethorpes are noted as music venues, but they would benefit from additional relief to their business rates. They are…21 May 2019HANSARDWithdrawal Agreement: Public VoteMany of my constituents tell me that they would not vote in a second referendum because they are angry and frustrated that Parliament has not delivered on the first one. Does the…16 May 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseFirst, may I add my congratulations to Grimsby Institute, which also serves my constituency? Many of my constituents work at British Steel in Scunthorpe and there is much local…16 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsIs planning still continuing for a no-deal situation, and is the Treasury providing adequate resources for it?16 May 2019HANSARDEngagementsI was pleased to welcome the Prime Minister to North East Lincolnshire last Friday evening to mark success in the local elections. It is good to know that the Cleethorpes…08 May 2019HANSARD East Midlands Rail FranchiseEast Midlands services that run from Cleethorpes extend to Lincoln and Newark. In the not-too-distant past, we used to have services through to Nottingham, Leicester and even more…07 May 2019HANSARD Severe Disability PremiumHon. Members of all parties have had experience of the problems that our constituents, particularly our disabled constituents, face with the transfer to universal credit. However,…07 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. Some 1,486 of my constituents have been diagnosed as suffering from dementia. The Alzheimer’s Society is urging that, to provide the best support and care, carers should have…07 May 2019HANSARDDementia SupportI thank the Minister for her reply. I recently met representatives of the Alzheimer’s Society, which is, as the Minister will know, pushing forward with a campaign for more…07 May 2019HANSARDDementia Support15. What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of support for people with dementia.07 May 2019