"We have heard some passionate speeches this afternoon opposing the Government’s measures, but I have to say that on this occasion I feel they are wrong.
When spectators are allowed into grounds again, perhaps the temporary lifting of the restriction on the unused former terraces, to allow a few extra standing spectators, would boost the income of League Two clubs such as Grimsby.
“Like some of my hon. Friends, I rise to give qualified support to the Government. It is qualified inasmuch as we all have reservations about one or two of the decisions that have been taken but, overall, we recognise the enormous challenge presented over the past six months.
It was a pleasure to visit CATCH last week with Lia Nici MP. We discussed the interests of CATCH members, the future of Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs), devolution, skills and training.
I was delighted to visit Bowmandale School in Barton to congratulate staff for their remarkable efforts to ensure that the School remained open for children of key workers during lockdown and in recent weeks to allow more pupils to return has we make a phased return to normality.
