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HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhile last Friday’s announcement was welcome, please could the Secretary of State outline how this coming autumn he will support colleges such as East Coast College in Lowestoft…22 Jun 2020HANSARDPromoting UK Agriculture ExportsI am grateful for that answer. I draw your attention, Mr Speaker, to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. There are significant opportunities to increase…18 Jun 2020HANSARDPromoting UK Agriculture ExportsWhat steps she is taking to promote UK agriculture exports. [R]18 Jun 2020HANSARD Caravan Industry: Hull and East RidingI congratulate the hon. Lady on securing the debate. She is making a very good point. Does she agree that there is a need to consider the whole caravan industry supply chain, from…15 Jun 2020HANSARD Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Sanctuaries: ReopeningI start by paying special thanks to my hon. Friend the Member for Romford (Andrew Rosindell), who is such a champion for zoos in chairing the all-party parliamentary group, as he…11 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe exciting plans to revitalise the Lowestoft and East Anglian fishing industry are founded on the principle that my right hon. Friend set down with passion and skill when he was…11 Jun 2020HANSARD Local ElectricityI beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to enable electricity generators to become local electricity suppliers; and for connected purposes. As the UK emerges from…10 Jun 2020HANSARDEngagementsAllowing zoos such as Africa Alive! near Lowestoft to reopen from 15 June is very good news, as it provides them with a realistic chance of survival. Would the Prime Minister give…10 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: StrategyThe Prime Minister is right to highlight above all else the need to avoid a second spike. A concern that I am receiving, from both individual constituents and businesses, is that…11 May 2020HANSARDLifting the Lockdown: Workplace SafetyDoes my hon. Friend agree that holiday parks, campsites and self-catering holiday accommodation are well suited to adhering to workplace safety arrangements and should be…06 May 2020HANSARD Public ServicesThe tourism, leisure and hospitality sector is very important in the Waveney area, and business owners and their staff face serious challenges both while the lockdown is ongoing…28 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: PrisonsWhat steps his Department is taking to tackle covid-19 on the prison estate.27 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: PrisonsI am grateful to the Secretary of State for that answer. The feedback that I am receiving from officers working in prisons in Suffolk and Norfolk is that social distancing…27 Apr 2020HANSARD British Citizens Abroad: FCO Help to Return HomeI commend the Foreign Secretary for his statement. At present, I have constituents stuck in Bali, Peru and New Zealand and on the Coral Princess. May I just highlight a couple of…24 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI commend my right hon. Friend for the sterling work he is doing. Will he provide some clarification on the definition of essential retail? The general store that purchases a…24 Mar 2020HANSARDCoronavirus BillI think it is important to recognise what the Government have done so far. They have produced a 321-page Bill at very short notice. There is no template for this; they have moved…23 Mar 2020HANSARDCoronavirus: Employment SupportThe feedback I am receiving is that many businesses will have difficulty in accessing Government loans because of restrictions they have in granting additional security to a new…19 Mar 2020HANSARDIncome tax (charge)I agree with the hon. Gentleman to a large extent, and we need more companies to be investing in, and based in, the UK. It is important to have UK companies, but I am also proud…17 Mar 2020HANSARDIncome tax (charge)I thank my right hon. Friend for that intervention. I have internal drainage boards in my constituency, although I sense they may not be such big players as those in the fens in…17 Mar 2020HANSARDIncome tax (charge)I thank my hon. Friend for raising that issue. The Green Book is long overdue a complete overhaul. It has held back communities all around the country—those we are looking to help…17 Mar 2020