Former MP for Goole
asked the Minister of State for Defence whether he will review the regulations governing the commuting of pensions by ex-Regular members of the Forces to take account of those in employment who need a lump sum rather than an additional income.
asked the Minister of Public Building and Works how many visitors there have been to the Serpentine Gallery in Kensington Gardens since its opening; and what is the average daily attendance.
Has the hon. Gentleman considered the view put forward that this should be used for children's entertainment of a theatrical nature during long school holidays?
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether a decision has been made on the future of the White Hart Hospital, Harrogate.
Is the hon. Gentleman aware that, if the hospital were to close, it would cause great distress among a large number of people who benefit from the specialist services that it supplies? If it is closed, will those specialist services be transferred to another hospital for the benefit of people in the West Riding who enjoy them now?
Is the Minister aware that the recent discovery that the canal bridges to the east of Ferrybridge are in need of repair makes the M62 an even more urgent problem?
Are we still exporting smokeless fuel, or are stocks being built up for the forthcoming winter?
Is the hon. Gentleman aware that, while the whole area has been scheduled as grey, there are various shades of grey, as my hon. Friend has indicated? The 11 per cent. unemployment figure is in one particular place in my constituency. Will the hon. Gentleman give special attention to that and seek to remove a black spot from a grey area?
