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HANSARDEngagementsQ9. It is an emotional Prime Minister’s Question Time today, and I really welcome the tone that has been struck. I think we should hear more of this, more often. [Hon. Members:…15 Jul 2026HANSARDImmigration and Asylum BillI always hear the UK being described as having a welcoming nature and being a haven for people in times of great difficulty. I would say that it is, but only in limited…13 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsFrom sea to plate, fisheries need the same long-term certainty as farmers in order to strengthen our food security, encourage healthy, high-protein diets and help to build jobs…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseLast week I asked a question about a new café opening in my constituency, and it has caused a bit of a kerfuffle. I cannot mention every single fantastic café in my constituency,…09 Jul 2026HANSARDWell-paid Jobs: Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes8. What steps his Department is taking to support the creation of well-paid jobs in Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes constituency.02 Jul 2026HANSARDWell-paid Jobs: Great Grimsby and CleethorpesNews of apprenticeship incentives, the youth jobs grant and the jobs guarantee will provide a welcome boost for my brilliant young people in Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes, but…02 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWill the Leader of the House join me in congratulating Serhat Erdogan and his team on the successful opening of Cafe Victoria? He has taken on a long-empty shop in Grimsby town…02 Jul 2026HANSARDHigh Street Regeneration and Unlawful StorefrontsWill the hon. Gentleman give way?30 Jun 2026HANSARDHigh Street Regeneration and Unlawful StorefrontsThe hon. Member is being very gracious with his time. Is he aware that in Dudley there is a very tenacious trading standards officer who has managed to secure 40 closure orders in…30 Jun 2026HANSARDSupport for Victims of Abuse20. What steps his Department is taking to support women and children who have experienced abuse to access support services.30 Jun 2026HANSARDSupport for Victims of AbuseThe brilliant Denise Farman has been the chief officer of Women’s Aid in Grimsby for the last 25 years. She has pioneered move-on accommodation for those women and children…30 Jun 2026HANSARDHigh Street Regeneration and Unlawful StorefrontsI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing this important debate. He mentioned vape shops, barber shops and mini-marts. He will be aware of the evidence that some of those…30 Jun 2026HANSARD High StreetsThe hon. Gentleman talks about the BBC investigation work that has been undertaken in recent months, which has exposed a huge amount of organised crime, including child sexual…30 Jun 2026HANSARD High StreetsThe Minister is making a really important point. Grimsby town centre has diversified what the town centre offers; there will be a new cinema and more activities for families. That…30 Jun 2026HANSARD Climate ChangeWill the hon. Gentleman give way?24 Jun 2026HANSARD Climate ChangeI thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way. I wonder whether he agrees with the Reform leader of North East Lincolnshire council, who has said that he fully supports the renewables…24 Jun 2026HANSARDFly-tipping: Residential AreasI beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of fly-tipping in residential areas and associated impacts. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr…23 Jun 2026HANSARDFly-tipping: Residential AreasMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point. Why on earth should everybody else pay for the mess that others create, particularly hard-pressed communities that are already struggling?…23 Jun 2026HANSARDFly-tipping: Residential AreasMy hon. Friend makes a number of excellent points. In every community there are hotspots that people go back to again and again. There is provision for local authorities to use…23 Jun 2026HANSARDFly-tipping: Residential AreasIt is interesting that the hon. Member says there might be a gap in regulations, and I suspect that that is the case for not just rural private land but all private land. I have…23 Jun 2026