Commons
Oral Questions
9 December 2025
Topical Questions
Alexander Dennis is a British electric bus manufacturer employing more than 700 people in Scarborough. Major bus contracts are due to go live in early 2026. Will the Minister confirm that this Government are backing British-built buses over Chinese imports, and can he confirm that the changes to pub…
Commons
Westminster Hall
3 December 2025
Local Media
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Allin-Khan. I thank the hon. Member for Bromley and Biggin Hill (Peter Fortune) for securing this important debate.
According to the Press Gazette , nearly 300 local papers have closed since 2005. We are at a tipping point. The Public Interest News…
Commons
Ministerial Statement
24 November 2025
Critical Minerals Strategy
Boulby mine is the world’s only polyhalite mine, but Woodsmith mine near Whitby is hoping to be the second. Polyhalite is a rare mineral that is used as a super-fertiliser. Will the Minister confirm that polyhalite, which contains magnesium, is eligible for support under the new strategy?
Commons
Westminster Hall
20 November 2025
Unpaid Carers: Inequalities
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Vaz. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Shipley (Anna Dixon) for securing this timely debate, and for all her work to raise awareness of unpaid carers. It is a privilege to follow the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon), who is an unstinting…
Commons
Westminster Hall
19 November 2025
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
It is an honour to serve under your chairship, Mr Mundell. A constituent recently wrote to me:
“ME has taken almost everything from me. I can no longer work, I am mainly confined to my chair or bed and, on the rare occasion that I leave the house for medical appointments, I need to use a wheelchair…
Commons
Westminster Hall
19 November 2025
Specialist Manufacturing Sector: Regional Economies
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Harris. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Calder Valley (Josh Fenton-Glynn) on securing the debate, and echo his calls to buy British.
As the first seaside resort in Britain, Scarborough pioneered bathing machines for women—horse-drawn …
Commons
Debate
11 November 2025
Remembrance Day: Armed Forces
On Armistice Day, the country pauses to remember all those who died in the service of our country. For 88-year-old Gordon from Whitby, as for so many others who lost a family member, there is no need to pause, because he remembers every single day. Gordon’s older brother, Bob, who was 18, was killed…
Commons
Petition
4 November 2025
Specialist treatment of stroke patients at Scarborough Hospital
I rise to present a petition on specialist treatment for stroke patients at Scarborough hospital. It declares that
“Scarborough Hospital should once again provide specialist emergency assessment, investigation, treatment and care for patients who are potentially suffering from, or have suffered fro…
Commons
Debate
4 November 2025
Supporting High Streets
Coastal communities such as Scarborough, which have benefited from the safer streets initiative, have seen incidents of antisocial behaviour drop by 23% this year compared with the previous summer. Does my hon. Friend agree that the Labour Government, by tackling antisocial behaviour, are breathing …
Commons
Oral Questions
Wales
29 October 2025
2 contributions
Economic Growth
2. What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on increasing economic growth in Wales.
It is brilliant that last month a total of £214 million was invested in communities across Wales as part of the Government’s pride in place scheme. In my patch, I was delighted that earlier this year Scarborough was awarded £20 million through the plan for neighbourhoods. These initiatives will give…
Commons
Westminster Hall
29 October 2025
Independent Lifeboats: Government Support
In my glorious coastal constituency, we have the fantastic RNLI stations in Scarborough and Whitby, but we also have a brilliant independent lifeboat—the Runswick bay rescue boat. That is based in the scenic Runswick bay, popular for fishing, water sports and coastal walks. The volunteer crew play a…
Commons
Proceedings
23 October 2025
Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund
I warmly welcome the Government’s investment in a sustainable fishing and shellfish industry, which will create jobs and drive growth in coastal communities such as mine. Will the Minister provide a timeline for when stakeholders, such as the Whitby & District Fishing Industry Training School an…
Commons
Oral Questions
Cabinet Office
23 October 2025
2 contributions
Strengthening National Resilience
6. What recent progress his Department has made on strengthening national resilience.
In August, authorities declared a major incident after a wildfire broke out in Langdale forest and spread dangerously close to RAF Fylingdales, the ballistic missile early warning base. Given the increasing threat that wildfires pose to our security, can the Minister confirm whether he will consider…
Commons
Proceedings
21 October 2025
2 contributions
Rape Gangs: National Statutory Inquiry
I thank the Minister both for her statement and for the passion and rigour that she brings to her role. Even if sometimes she might say things that she has to apologise for, we greatly appreciate her dedication to the role.
Thank you, Mr Speaker.
Every survivor’s experience of abuse is unique. Does the Minister agree that taking the time to find the right chair will enable them to ensure that every story will be fully told?
Commons
Proceedings
16 October 2025
Business of the House
I recently had the pleasure of meeting the SBA Unity racing team from Scarborough University Technical College, which came third at the STEM Racing world finals in Singapore. The Scarborough team raised a whopping £30,000 to compete, while the teams from Germany and Australia that beat them had fina…
Commons
Westminster Hall
13 October 2025
Bovine Tuberculosis Control and Badger Culling
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Stuart. I thank the 287 constituents in Scarborough and Whitby who signed the petition to call for an immediate end to badger culling. In my constituency, we are lucky to have dedicated groups of volunteers, such as the North Riding Badger Group, wh…
Commons
Debate
11 September 2025
2 contributions
Regional Transport Inequality
To grow our economy, we need good connectivity. In coastal communities such as Scarborough and Whitby, we are struck in the slow lane. Scarborough, with its heritage, culture and captivating coastline, is a popular tourist destination, attracting 3.9 million visitors last year. The train from Scarbo…
No, I am afraid I have to carry on.
Unless we equip our first Labour rural metro mayor in York and North Yorkshire with the economic firepower to deliver better buses and trains, we not only limit the opportunity for towns like Scarborough to contribute to economic growth, but risk failing to break…
Commons
Oral Questions
11 September 2025
2 contributions
Transport: Economic Growth
18. What steps she is taking to ensure that the transport system supports economic growth.
This week, I visited Schneider Electric’s brand-new manufacturing facility in Scarborough, which will create 200 new jobs. However, those opportunities are out of reach for so many of my constituents who rely on public transport. What is my right hon. Friend doing to ensure that poor transport in co…
Commons
Proceedings
4 September 2025
Business of the House
Firefighters tackling the huge blaze on the North York Moors faced incredibly difficult conditions, including exploding munitions from an old tank training base near RAF Fylingdales. Will the Leader of the House join me in commending the bravery and service of North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service…
Commons
Oral Questions
4 September 2025
2 contributions
Moorland Protection
4. What steps his Department is taking to help protect moorland.
A devastating wildfire has been raging on the North York moors, between Scarborough and Whitby, covering about 10 square miles—it is a huge fire. I am sure that the Minister will want to join me in commending the incredible bravery of our firefighters, as well as the tireless service of farmers, wat…
Commons
Ministerial Statement
1 September 2025
Middle East
I thank my right hon. Friend for his urgent work to evacuate and treat seriously injured and critically ill children from Gaza. New restrictions on aid are due to be implemented fully on 9 September. Aid organisations face being banned if they delegitimise the state of Israel or do not provide detai…
Commons
Ministerial Statement
21 July 2025
Independent Water Commission
For far too long families in Scarborough and Whitby have been paying the price of failure. Yorkshire Water was recently forced to pay out £40 million due to serious failings yet a few days later customers’ bills rose by almost a third. Will my right hon. Friend say a little more to reassure my const…
Commons
Oral Questions
21 July 2025
2 contributions
Rebuilding Schools
18. What steps she is taking to help rebuild schools.
Springhead sixth form in Scarborough has been rated outstanding for the education and care it provides for students with complex special educational needs and disabilities. The staff are amazing, but the sixth form is housed in an old and unsuitable building. When I visited Springhead, I saw one stu…
Commons
Westminster Hall
16 July 2025
Further Education Institutions
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Christopher, and I will be brief. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Shipley (Anna Dixon) on securing this important debate and for her excellent speech.
To improve living standards, we need to generate economic growth; to generate econo…
Commons
Oral Questions
Housing, Communities and Local Government
14 July 2025
Topical Questions
Cayton, a village in my constituency, could now become home to 2,500 new homes through the Government’s new homes accelerator. To ensure the success of that project, it is essential that we deliver the appropriate infrastructure, such as GP services, proper drainage and roads, all of which have not …