Speeches by Vickers.

“Debate titles should be expressed in neutral terms, so would you be happy to amend the title slightly to “Potential merits of mandatory body armour for prison officers”?”

“We should give the first Thursday of every month to Jim.”

“That would still allow you to contribute in the same way.”

“T3. The Planning Inspectorate recently overturned a decision by North East Lincolnshire council for a development of 200 houses in New Waltham in my constituency. The objections centred on highway capacity. In his report, the inspector acknowledged that the nearby roundabout was over capacity, but said that an increase…”

“There is a growing body of evidence about the dangers caused by headlight glare. I know the Department is doing its own research on this. Could the Minister give an indication of when new regulations might be brought forward to reduce the risks?”

“Yesterday I attended a drop-in session in aid of those who suffer from Huntington’s disease. As is often the case when we attend these events, they signed me up as a champion. My first role as champion is to highlight the new guidelines issued by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence for those suffering…”

“Given the backlog of debates that we have, and flooding is obviously an annual event, it could be well into next year before we could allocate you a slot. Would that still be acceptable?”

“The Chairman sends his apologies for his absence today. When we met on Tuesday, the Committee again had great difficulty in allocating time to the many applications that we are receiving. I make the usual plea to the Leader of the House for as much time as possible so that we can accommodate all the various application…”

“I assure you that they are, because I have some.”

“We have the problem of the waiting list. We actually have 13 debates on the waiting list for the Tuesday, and we will have nine to allocate between now and February. Are you willing to wait?”

“James, you will have heard as you were sitting in on the previous issue—”

“Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for that injunction. In the past, one of our major sources of local pride was the county regiments, and in the case of my constituency, the Lincolnshire Regiment. Now merged into the Royal Anglians, it can still bring people out on to the street whenever the opportunity arises. Armed Fo…”

“Lindsey oil refinery in my constituency is under threat of closure, with the loss of hundreds of jobs. There have been a number of expressions of interest in taking over the whole site. If one of those passes the test of due diligence, will the Deputy Prime Minister give an assurance that the Government will back the p…”

“We all recognise the importance of the issue and the demand for another debate, but as you rightly point out, there have been a number of well-subscribed debates. Have you considered tabling a substantive motion to set out what actions you would like the Government to take?”

“The Chair of the Backbench Business Committee, my hon. Friend the Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman), sends his apologies, so I am standing in for him. It is unfortunate that we are going to miss an opportunity for Backbench Business time next Thursday, but could the Leader of the House reconsider the following Thur…”

“I thank the Minister for the engagement we have had over the future of Lindsey oil refinery in my constituency. Can he give any indication of what support the Government might give, and when a final decision might be taken? Will he at least acknowledge that new licences in the North sea would offer job opportunities fo…”

“The hundreds of workers at Lindsey oil refinery will have noted that in response to an earlier question, the Minister did not attempt to respond on the future of the refinery. At least two investors are looking to take over the whole site. If they prove satisfactory, can the Minister assure me that the Government will …”

“You mentioned Immingham, in my constituency, in your application, and I am aware of the organisation. I fully support the application, Chair. They do excellent work.”

“Yes. I am told by my office that we have two more people on board today, though I cannot tell you who they are at the minute, but I agree. Obviously, as a member of the Committee, I am very mindful of the need to have a balanced number of signatures.”

“Thank you, Chair. The main reason that I am requesting the debate is that the Prax Lindsey oil refinery in my constituency is threatened with closure. It is at present being administered by the receivers on behalf of the Government. This will potentially affect—the figures vary—400-plus directly employed staff and a ma…”