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HANSARDLeaving the EU: FisheriesThe Secretary of State has repeatedly given an assurance that there will be no further concessions in the EU negotiations on fishing, but he will be aware that the industry still…21 Feb 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseA report in today’s Grimsby Telegraph highlights the cost of missed GP appointments. It points out that the cost to the NHS was £120,000 in north-east Lincolnshire alone. This is…21 Feb 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland Backstop: Conditional Interpretative DeclarationI commend my right hon. Friend for all his work on this issue, and for securing this debate. Unlike me, he is an eminent lawyer, and I am trying to get my head around some of the…21 Feb 2019HANSARDDivisions of the HouseMay I suggest to SNP Members that, if they occasionally voted with the Government, they could use the time usefully in the Division Lobby by lobbying Ministers?21 Feb 2019HANSARDChildren’s Hospices5. What steps he is taking to improve the provision of care and support to children and their families in children’s hospices.19 Feb 2019HANSARDChildren’s HospicesSt Andrew’s children’s hospice, based in Grimsby, which serves my constituency and the wider Lincolnshire area, is greatly valued and much treasured by the local community. Will…19 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI, too, pay tribute to Newport County, although I note that when they travelled to Cleethorpes a few weeks ago they suffered a heavy defeat to Grimsby Town. Let us hope they are…14 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: PortsThe port of Immingham is open for business and looking to increase that business as a result of Brexit. Can the Minister confirm that she has had discussions with ABP about the…14 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EUOne opportunity to boost our coastal communities post Brexit is the establishment of free ports, which port operators will not consider while we are a member of the customs union.…12 Feb 2019HANSARDHMRC Estate TransformationRepresenting a coastal community, as I do, regional centres tend to be very many miles away. This is clearly a problem for staff, but also for constituents in their dealings with…29 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsResidents of Goxhill in my constituency are mindful that the village needs to expand and that new homes are needed, but does the Minister agree that local authorities and planning…28 Jan 2019HANSARDContingency Planning: EU Member StatesWhen the Minister meets his opposite numbers in individual member states, does he take the opportunity to stress that they could stand down their plans for a no-deal scenario if…24 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionI welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement, particularly her reference to the backstop. I believe that if the EU was prepared to be somewhat more flexible on that, it could open…21 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Food and Drink StandardsIs the Department considering improving and increasing standards post Brexit?17 Jan 2019HANSARDProtection of Historic Church BuildingsSadly, many of our most beautiful churches are now closed for worship and have been declared redundant. Will my right hon. Friend assure me that Church Commissioners will continue…17 Jan 2019HANSARD British Bioethanol IndustryI share the hon. Lady’s passion about this issue. She referred to questions she asked back in 2017. I think that the hon. Member for Scunthorpe (Nic Dakin) and I have seen three…16 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsIn an article I posted on my website in November, I concluded by saying: “Hopefully we will eventually come to a position that both sides who support the agreement and those, like…16 Jan 2019HANSARDCommunity TransportUntil recently, the No. 5 bus service that passes through South Killingholme in my constituency was supported by a Government grant. The local authority is making provision for…10 Jan 2019HANSARD Universal Credit: Managed MigrationWe must not lose sight of the fact that inevitably there are problems during the transition phase, but I draw the Minister’s attention to an email I received yesterday from Brian…08 Jan 2019HANSARD NHS Long-term PlanI welcome the Secretary of State’s plan. He will be aware that our constituents value receiving treatment as locally as possible. Will he give an assurance that he will do all he…07 Jan 2019