Cleethorpes MP, Martin Vickers, has called for a debate on the seafood industry, to take place in the House of Commons.
Speaking during Business Questions, Martin asked the Leader of the House, Chris Grayling, for time to debate the future of the seafood industry.
Martin cited the recent World Seafood Congress, and asked:
Martin Vickers (Cleethorpes) (Con): "Last week, the Grimsby institute of further and higher education did an excellent job in hosting the World Seafood Congress, a very prestigious event that was attracted to our area. Many jobs in the Grimsby-Cleethorpes area are dependent on the seafood industry. Can the Leader of the House find time for a debate to consider the challenges and opportunities the industry faces?"
The Leader of the House responded:
Chris Grayling: "It all sounds a bit fishy to me! I pay tribute to my hon. Friend for being a first-rate representative of his area, and I know how important that industry is to him. It is good to see the local authorities and the local Members of Parliament working to support that industry. I know that my ministerial colleagues would also share the view that this is something we would want to champion and support."