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HANSARDRail Infrastructure InvestmentThe debate has been excellent. I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Nottingham South (Lilian Greenwood) and to all members of the Select Committee for the excellent work…17 Jan 2019HANSARDRail Infrastructure InvestmentI would like to return to the transpennine route. From meetings with officials, my understanding is that the challenge is not in the tunnel but across three bridges. For that…17 Jan 2019HANSARDRail Infrastructure InvestmentIt is important.17 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsCity of York Council is planning to develop the land adjacent to Askham bog, which is a site of special scientific interest. What discussions has the Minister had with the…17 Jan 2019HANSARDRail Infrastructure InvestmentYes, I will grant the Minister that. Does he not recognise that the private sector is not investing in rolling stock? It leases the rolling stock off companies and so the amount…17 Jan 2019HANSARDRail Infrastructure InvestmentWill the Minister give way?17 Jan 2019HANSARDRecognition of Fibromyalgia as a DisabilityDoes my hon. Friend agree that it is vital that there is a clinical specialist in fibromyalgia within each health economy, whether that is led by a general practitioner or a…15 Jan 2019HANSARD Local Government FundingThank you for chairing this debate, Mr Walker. Although £44 million has already been wiped from York’s budget, another £4.1 million will go this year—hardly austerity coming to an…15 Jan 2019HANSARDRecognition of Fibromyalgia as a DisabilityDoes my hon. Friend agree that the fluctuating nature of fibromyalgia means that the DWP system is not sensitive enough to respond to the challenges faced by those who experience…15 Jan 2019HANSARDCrown Post Offices: FranchisingMy hon. Friend has made a powerful point. This has to make business sense and, where it does not, it should not proceed. I also highlight the fact that custom will be lost from…10 Jan 2019HANSARDCrown Post Offices: FranchisingMy hon. Friend may say that, but by all judgment, Appleton’s has won the prize for the best pie shop in the nation. To get back to business, the reality is that York’s post office…10 Jan 2019HANSARDCrown Post Offices: FranchisingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Evans. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Wigan (Lisa Nandy) for opening the debate so powerfully. I certainly echo many…10 Jan 2019HANSARDCrown Post Offices: FranchisingWill the Minister follow up the question of my hon. Friend the Member for Wigan (Lisa Nandy) and meet a group of us? I am seriously concerned about the reduced access—not…10 Jan 2019HANSARDCrown Post Offices: FranchisingIt is so important that we do not sell off our family silver, which is exactly what this process will achieve, certainly with regard to my city. Finally, I want to raise the issue…10 Jan 2019HANSARDRail ElectrificationAs I was saying, it is a downgrade of a downgrade, so why will the Minister not listen to the advice of rail experts, which I know the Secretary of State has had, and fully…10 Jan 2019HANSARDCrown Post Offices: FranchisingI am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising the issue of access, because clearly many disabled people use post offices. Does she agree that if the proposal will mean less access…10 Jan 2019HANSARDRail ElectrificationLabour’s commitment to electrification has been unwavering, yet the Government have pulled electrification projects across the country. Last month we learned that the transpennine…10 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ13. York has been in shock as we have learned that 11 homeless people in our city died last year. While we know that this is an issue across the nation, we also know that…09 Jan 2019HANSARD NHS Long-term PlanHealth visitors are vital to delivering early intervention and prevention, yet their numbers are in freefall—falling by 23.5%, or 2,425 health visitors, since October 2015. Health…07 Jan 2019HANSARDEU Withdrawal Agreement: Legal ChangesWhen the Government’s deal is voted down in this place, there will be just 73 days until 29 March, so will the Secretary of State tell the House what discussions he, the Prime…07 Jan 2019