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HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Rail Minister will recall that on his recent visit to my constituency, Associated British Ports and the other business representatives present expressed concern about…02 May 2019HANSARDRail Franchising SystemDoes the Secretary of State agree that, when we embark on a new franchising system, one of the considerations needs to be the provision of services not just on the main arterial…02 May 2019HANSARDBritish Steel: EU Emissions Trading ComplianceI welcome the Secretary of State’s statement. It will be particularly welcomed by my many constituents who work at the Scunthorpe works, which, as he highlighted, supplies most of…01 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsSmall businesses in Cleethorpes are suffering because of yet another two high street bank closures. Individuals and businesses need both the counter services and expert financial…30 Apr 2019HANSARDHS2: BuckinghamshireThe Minister spoke in her opening remarks about the economic benefits to the midlands and the north, and it is because of those benefits that I have up until now supported HS2,…29 Apr 2019HANSARDEU Customs Union8. What assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the UK’s continuing membership of the EU customs union.25 Apr 2019HANSARDEU Customs UnionOne of the principal benefits of Brexit is of course the ability to set our own trade policies, and many businesses in my constituency—it includes Immingham, the largest port in…25 Apr 2019HANSARDWaste Water Treatment Works: Odour NuisanceEven more than that!23 Apr 2019HANSARDWaste Water Treatment Works: Odour NuisanceI congratulate the hon. Lady on securing this debate. Depending on the wind direction, the issue could also affect my constituency. She referred to West Marsh ward but, as she…23 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilIn her statement, my right hon. Friend spoke of the British people being frustrated with the present situation. I can certainly confirm that that applies to my constituents, but…11 Apr 2019HANSARD Lowestoft High Street: RevitalisationI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this debate. His description of the challenges facing Lowestoft mirrors the situation facing my constituency, because fishing, tourism…10 Apr 2019HANSARDCoastal Communities: FundingCleethorpes is benefiting considerably from the coastal communities fund and has great potential for regeneration through the Greater Grimsby town deal. Can the Minister give my…08 Apr 2019HANSARDClosure of Suggitts Lane Level Crossing, CleethorpesI am pleased to present a petition from residents of my Cleethorpes constituency, concerning the closure of Suggitts Lane level crossing. This is an issue that I have brought…08 Apr 2019HANSARDBrexit Preparations: CostWhat estimate have the Government made of the cost to the public purse and the potential damage to the economy if this has prevented them from implementing their manifesto…04 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House will recall that three weeks ago, I raised with her the accountability of Network Rail. That particularly relates to its proposed closure of Suggitt’s Lane…04 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillI will happily give way to my neighbour.03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillMy hon. Friend and constituency neighbour is absolutely right in his analysis. Moving on, some people argue for a second referendum, or a so-called people’s vote, as if the people…03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. Although he is not my neighbour, he is of course welcome to visit Cleethorpes at any time. He will be made most welcome. I was moving…03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillNeedless to say, I strongly disagree with my hon. Friend. The people voted to leave the structure of the economic union, and they wanted to slam the door closed. They wanted a…03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillThank you very much, Mr Speaker. I was only just beginning to write my speech, but I shall muddle along. Needless to say, as an almost lifelong Brexit supporter, I shall be…03 Apr 2019