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Part of Health – in the House of Commons at 4:28 pm on 20 December 2012.

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Photo of Tom Brake Tom Brake The Deputy Leader of the House of Commons 4:28, 20 December 2012

Indeed—the hon. Gentleman ignored it. I had an interesting conversation with my hon. Friend Andrew George, who tells me that pigs are nifty football players. Perhaps there is a role for pigs in helping kids.

Last, but not least, Martin Vickers demonstrated very well the purpose of the pre-recess Adjournment debate, which is to enable Members of Parliament to raise constituency matters. He raised, very effectively, the issue of Scartho baths; as a frequent swimmer myself, I like longer pools to swim in, not smaller ones like that proposed in his neighbouring constituency. His plea for his local authority to listen is now on the record, and I hope that it will do so. He also raised concerns about the east coast main line, and I will ensure that the Department for Transport is aware that Cleethorpes has disappeared. That is significant, and I know that the Leader of the House is also concerned about that as a user of that service.

I thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, your staff, the House staff and staff in the office of the Leader of the House for helping, supporting and advising us, and I wish everyone a happy Christmas.