"I congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing this really good debate. Of course, north Yorkshire, the Esk valley and East Cleveland had ironstone and alum mines. Part of the Coast to Coast route includes historic sites such as Kildale and Rosedale. It also goes through my constituency from Guisborough all …..." Tom Blenkinsop - View Speech
"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this evening, Mr Speaker, for this important debate on flooding and flood risk in the north-east of England, and to speak in the first Adjournment debate of this Session.
"My hon. Friend touches on a point that I will come to later—how the flood risk in the north-east and other northern areas is assessed compared with that in other areas of the country, and the funding and protection that exist.
"I would have to differ from my hon. Friend about that.
Saltburn was badly affected by the combination of high tides and swollen rivers. Saltburn Gill expanded, almost filling the entire valley floor, covering car parks, ruining much of the town’s Valley gardens and harming tourist attractions and businesses. Thankfully, …..." Tom Blenkinsop - View Speech
"Not a pleasant image, no. However, I am sure that MPs from across the north-east can provide examples of where the fire service has helped to reduce damage caused by flooding. Flooding is already a significant problem and is likely to increase in future, yet there is no statutory duty …..." Tom Blenkinsop - View Speech
"3. What steps he is taking to prevent redundancies among staff working on flood protection at the Environment Agency...." Tom Blenkinsop - View Speech
"The Prime Minister promised that the reported plans for 550 redundancies among flood protection staff at the Environment Agency would not be put in place. Will the Minister confirm how many flood protection staff the EA plans to make redundant over the next two years?..." Tom Blenkinsop - View Speech
"7. What assessment the Electoral Commission has made of the potential effect on the number of young voters of its proposals to require photo identification for voters...." Tom Blenkinsop - View Speech