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HANSARD Middle EastI welcome the anticipated recognition of Palestine, expected later this month. Of itself it will make no difference on the ground, but I think it is an important piece of…01 Sept 2025HANSARDSir David Amess Summer AdjournmentBefore I begin, may I associate myself with the remarks from the Father of the House, my right hon. Friend the Member for Gainsborough (Sir Edward Leigh) in respect of a public…22 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. Will the Minister give an update on the progress being made to introduce nationwide screening and improved treatments for prostate cancer?22 Jul 2025HANSARDPrax Lindsey Oil RefineryThis is a massive blow to my Brigg and Immingham constituency—most particularly to those directly employed by the refinery, but also to the wider economy of the sub-region. Will…22 Jul 2025HANSARDSir David Amess Summer AdjournmentI knew my right hon. Friend would say that. Finally, Mr Deputy Speaker, I wish you and everyone else a very happy recess.22 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Chair of the Backbench Business Committee sends his apologies, and has asked me to report on his behalf. The Leader of the House has already drawn attention to next week’s…17 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.17 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Secretary of State has tried to paint a glowing picture of what is happening, but I can tell him that in northern Lincolnshire there are growing concerns. There have been a…17 Jul 2025HANSARDEnergy Costs: BusinessesEnergy costs are an issue that the Prax oil refinery has brought to my attention over the years as a problem it has been facing. I appreciate the calls I have had with the…15 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn reply to an earlier question, the Planning Minister said that he wanted to increase the number of people who engage in the preparation of local plans. He will know that even if…14 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAt a recent constituency surgery, a constituent came to me who is in receipt of the survivor police pension. She drew my attention to the anomaly that if she were to remarry or…10 Jul 2025HANSARDRoad and Rail ProjectsI will follow on from the Secretary of State’s reply to my right hon. Friend the Member for Gainsborough (Sir Edward Leigh) about the service between Grimsby, Cleethorpes and…08 Jul 2025HANSARDGovernment Resilience Action PlanThe Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster referenced the considerable spending on flood defences over the next few years. He will be aware that the port of Immingham and much of…08 Jul 2025HANSARD Prax Lindsey Oil RefineryI thank the Minister for his statement and for the briefing he gave me earlier today. It is disturbing that when the Government reached out to the company for additional…30 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsOn Saturday, I had the pleasure of welcoming the Secretary of State to my home town of Cleethorpes, where we witnessed the national Armed Forces Day event. Earlier, he referred to…30 Jun 2025HANSARDRoad Network: ConditionThe Minister is familiar with the campaign that I and neighbouring colleagues have been running for many years to improve the A180. When will she have some good news for us?26 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseReference has already been made to Armed Forces Week. Like Members from across the House, I will be taking part in events this weekend. North-east Lincolnshire is staging the…26 Jun 2025HANSARD VAT Registration Threshold: SMEsI remind Members that they should bob if they wish to be called during the debate.24 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyBelated though it is, the announcement about energy costs is obviously vital to the steel sector. The Secretary of State is well aware of the situation in Scunthorpe. Will he give…23 Jun 2025HANSARD GibraltarThis welcome agreement has been a long time coming. Those of us who have had the privilege of visiting Gibraltar on official delegations are aware of how loyal Gibraltarians are…12 Jun 2025