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HANSARD Winter Fuel PaymentI thank my hon. Friend for giving way and for securing this important and timely debate—this is an issue of concern across all our constituencies. On the economics, is she aware…10 Sept 2024HANSARDIndustrial StrategyThe Secretary of State will be aware of Air Products, which intends to invest £2 billion in northern Lincolnshire and green hydrogen projects. Does he agree that that investment…05 Sept 2024HANSARDIndustrial Strategy8. What recent progress his Department has made on introducing an industrial strategy.05 Sept 2024HANSARD Rail and Road Connectivity: Northern LincolnshireI admire the hon. Gentleman’s ability to get South Antrim into a debate about northern Lincolnshire, and I support his opportunity to do that. It is totally unsuitable to have…05 Sept 2024HANSARD Rail and Road Connectivity: Northern LincolnshireI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. He makes an important point. We cannot grow one area of—I will not say “corner” again—our patch, our kingdom of Lincolnshire…05 Sept 2024HANSARD Rail and Road Connectivity: Northern LincolnshireI am delighted to welcome the Minister to her place, and I am pleased to be able to raise these important issues on behalf of my constituents in Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes and…05 Sept 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Are there any plans to crack down on the dodgy vape shops that are damaging the appearance of our high streets? Is consideration being given to improving trading standards to…05 Sept 2024HANSARDContracts for DifferenceThe Secretary of State is right to point out that the previous Government presided over the failed fifth auction round for the offshore wind sector. It was devastating. I…03 Sept 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsCould the Minister expand on his earlier answer relating to devolution, and perhaps provide a timeframe for some of the discussions that are taking place with local authorities…02 Sept 2024HANSARD Education and OpportunityCongratulations on your election, Madam Deputy Speaker, and on taking your place. It is wonderful to see you here. I also congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Southampton…24 Jul 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI welcome the Leader of the House to her place. Will she join me in congratulating the business-led 2025 Group, which is celebrating the many positives of working in Grimsby and…18 Jul 2024HANSARDPrison CapacityI welcome the Lord Chancellor and her team to their places on the Front Bench. Further to the question from my hon. Friend the Member for Southgate and Wood Green (Bambos…18 Jul 2024HANSARD Clean Energy Superpower MissionI welcome the Secretary of State and his team to their place. He will know that my constituency has benefited hugely from offshore wind, particularly in operations and…18 Jul 2024HANSARD Leaving the EU: Workers’ RightsYesterday, I and a number of my colleagues signed early-day motion 57, in the name of my right hon. Friend the Member for Birkenhead (Frank Field), as a public indication of…29 Oct 2019HANSARD Environment BillOur environment is the most important resource that we have—no amount of money or social capital can replace the rivers on which we rely for irrigation and water, the soil that we…28 Oct 2019HANSARDPlace-based Crime Prevention9. What assessment has been made of the effectiveness of place-based crime prevention strategies.28 Oct 2019HANSARDPlace-based Crime PreventionOld Market Place and Rutland Street in Great Grimsby have both experienced incredibly violent knife crime, including the on-street killing of a homeless man. Will Operation…28 Oct 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI feel I cannot be alone in being completely and utterly confused, so perhaps the Leader of the House could just explain this to me. Did the Government pass the Second Reading of…28 Oct 2019HANSARDOffshore Wind IndustryØrsted recently opened an east coast hub in my constituency. It is committed to providing local employment opportunities as part of its business, but sadly the extension of the…22 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillI am sorry to say that there is a difficulty and a fundamental issue of trust in the Prime Minister’s word. If he tells the House that he is committing to reviews of matters such…22 Oct 2019