Alison Hume MP: speeches

Speeches

• 24 Jun 2026 · Violence against Women and Girls · Hansard source

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  11. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle violence against women and girls.

• 15 Jun 2026 · Short-term Lets: Licensing · Hansard source

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  10. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the introduction of a licensing scheme for short-term lets.

• 3 Jun 2026 · Seasonal Hospitality Businesses in Coastal Areas · Hansard source

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  The hon. Member is talking about holidays. Our Chancellor has just announced the great British summer savings, which will see VAT slashed from 20% to 5% on activities, children’s meals and attractions. Does he welcome that move?

• 3 Jun 2026 · Engagements · Hansard source

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  Despite the efforts of dedicated teachers in Scarborough and Whitby, only 36% of pupils achieve grade 5 and above in both English and maths GCSEs. Does the Prime Minister agree that Mission Coastal has the potential to deliver the same transformational impact for young people in deprived coastal communities as the London Challenge achieved, and that it is the kind of bold and targeted intervention that only a Labour Government can deliver?

• 19 Jan 2026 · Sale of Fireworks · Hansard source

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  My hon. Friend makes an important point, as have others in the debate, that we have passed the point where we used to watch fireworks safely in our back gardens. Fireworks are being let off all the time, every day—all day, sometimes—and I too have seen the terrible effect on animals, particularly dogs that, despite being sedated or whatever the vets recommend, are terrified out of their skins. The time for talking is over. The evidence is clear. The current guidance and legislation need to be urgently reviewed. The maximum decibel level must be reduced immediately to 90 dB, and I call on the Government to review fireworks regulation in England and Wales urgently with a view to limiting the dangerous and antisocial use of fireworks in private and public spaces.

• 15 Dec 2025 · Violence against Women and Girls Strategy · Hansard source

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  I thank my hon. Friend for her answer and look forward to the release of the violence against women and girls strategy. A women’s refuge for Scarborough was approved three years ago, but the project has stalled. Will the Minister say whether the extra £19 million investment announced today can be used finally to deliver a refuge for victims of domestic violence in Scarborough and Whitby?

• 10 Dec 2025 · Seasonal Work · Hansard source

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  My hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. An 18 to 20-year-old this Christmas who is serving a pint will be earning £1.40 an hour more. Does he agree that this demonstrates Labour’s commitment to young people?

• 24 Nov 2025 · Critical Minerals Strategy · Hansard source

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  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?

• 4 Nov 2025 · Supporting High Streets · Hansard source

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  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 new life into our high streets and restoring pride in our neighbourhoods?

• 23 Oct 2025 · Strengthening National Resilience · Hansard source

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  6. What recent progress his Department has made on strengthening national resilience.

• 21 Oct 2025 · Rape Gangs: National Statutory Inquiry · Hansard source

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  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?

• 21 Oct 2025 · Rape Gangs: National Statutory Inquiry · Hansard source

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  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.

• 4 Sept 2025 · Moorland Protection · Hansard source

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  4. What steps his Department is taking to help protect moorland.

• 21 Jul 2025 · Rebuilding Schools · Hansard source

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  18. What steps she is taking to help rebuild schools.

• 14 Jul 2025 · Topical Questions · Hansard source

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  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 accompanied previous developments. What steps is the Minister taking to develop a coastal strategy to ensure that new developments for coastal villages like Cayton are delivered alongside infrastructure?