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HANSARDOil Refining SectorIt is a pleasure to take part in this Adjournment debate, and I thank Mr Speaker for granting it. As I advised the Speaker’s Office and with the Minister’s agreement, the hon.…14 Jan 2026HANSARDOil Refining SectorThe hon. Gentleman makes an important point about the Government’s overall policies in relation to net zero. Adam Wilson of Falcon Petroleum wrote to me describing “the…14 Jan 2026HANSARDOil Refining SectorThe hon. Gentleman supports the point that I was making. I got it in writing from the Under-Secretary that there were credible bids. The issue of credible bids is one of the most…14 Jan 2026HANSARDOil Refining SectorThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right that energy costs have played a major part not only in the struggles of Lindsey oil refinery, but in those of other businesses, particularly…14 Jan 2026HANSARDRail FaresWhile keeping fares down is welcome, as is simplification, the Secretary of State will be aware that London North Eastern Railway introduced what it called a simplified system a…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe village of East Halton in my constituency is partly cut off at the moment because of a sinking road. Natural England is refusing permission for the local authority to move in…08 Jan 2026HANSARDEnergy Jobs: Yorkshire and the HumberSadly, it is not job creation that faces many of my constituents, particularly those who work at the Lindsey oil refinery. The Secretary of State knows that Axiom and others…06 Jan 2026HANSARDChristmas AdjournmentAs we approach the Christmas celebrations, it is appropriate that we reflect on the place of the Christian faith in our society and the role of the established Church—that is, the…18 Dec 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI have in my hand the tickets that my late father and I had for the 1966 world cup final. The price was £1 and five shillings, which I am sure the Leader of the House would…18 Dec 2025HANSARDPlanning ReformThe Minister’s statement referenced a presumption in favour of sustainable development on certain brownfield sites. Will applications for those developments still have to…16 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseLast Saturday morning, the manager and assistant manager of a local care home came to my surgery out of concern for an elderly resident—they gave up their own time to do so. She…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Oil Refining SectorThe hon. Member makes an important point: it is the case that such decisions are not solely commercial; the Government must consider, more widely, energy security and the impact…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Oil Refining SectorI beg to move, That this House has considered the future of the oil refining sector. It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Western. I am pleased that this debate has…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Railways BillI speak in my capacity as a constituency Member and also as chairman of the all-party parliamentary group on rail, which submitted a response to the Secretary of State on the…09 Dec 2025HANSARD Railways BillI thank the Father of the House for that intervention. LNER operates five or six services to Lincoln, and it would be easy to extend those services the extra 30-odd miles to…09 Dec 2025HANSARDNet Zero Transition: Consumer-led FlexibilityYou don’t have to!09 Dec 2025HANSARD Medal for Wounded Service PersonnelI will call David Baines to move the motion, and will then call the Minister to respond. I remind other Members that they may only make a speech with prior permission from the…09 Dec 2025HANSARDNet Zero Transition: Consumer-led FlexibilityI remind Members that they should bob if they wish to be called during the debate.09 Dec 2025HANSARDNet Zero Transition: Consumer-led FlexibilityI thank the Minister for not taking the full 50 minutes available, which leaves more than the usual two minutes for Claire Young to wind up.09 Dec 2025HANSARDLocal ElectionsLast Friday, along with the hon. Member for Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes (Melanie Onn), I attended a meeting with the leader and the chief executive of North East Lincolnshire…04 Dec 2025