David today asked the Secretary of State for Defra about discussions he has had with the Department for Transport to ensure that ECMT Permits are not required for seafood hauliers travelling to the EU27 after March 29.

David Duguid asked the Secretary of State for Scotland about discussions he has had with the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs about ongoing commitments to support the growth of the fisheries sector after we leave the EU.

David Duguid has today asked the Department of Work and Pensions if in the future, windchill could be taken into account when deciding to release winter fuel payments especially in coastal areas.

At times, it can seem that there is not much happening in Westminster beyond Brexit.

However, the daily business of parliament continues – often away from the media spotlight.

It has been another hectic week at Westminster as MPs continue to work towards an agreement on the terms of our departure from the EU.

I was very pleased to see majority support for a route to leaving with a deal in last Tuesday’s vote.

The SNP’s ruinous taxation policies have hit businesses hard in the North East, something that has been underlined by the recent briefing by Seafish.

The Prime Minister has confirmed she will stand strong in support for the British fishing industry in the future negotiations with the EU.

David Duguid MP asked the PM if she would confirm President Macron’s comments on access to fisheries for trade as scaremongering from the EU and that the PM would remain steadfast in not allowing access to our fishing waters being negotiated away for a future free trade deal with the EU.

On Sunday Politics Scotland yesterday talking about the inconsistencies in opposition party positions on the best way forward on the deal to exit the EU.

David Duguid MP asked the Government to confirm that maintaining high quality standards and welfare for animals and food would be at the heart of future agricultural policies and that these standards would not be compromised for a trade deal.