Following Martin's speech in the coastal towns debate in Parliament last Tuesday, Martin has again raised coastal communities in Parliament.
Martin took the opportunity at Business of the House Questions today to ask the Leader of the House, William Hague, for time to be provided for a debate on the coastal communities fund.
Martin said:
"Has my right hon. Friend had the opportunity of noting the Westminster Hall debate last week on the economy of coastal towns? The importance of the coastal communities fund was raised by Members on all sides of the House. Can he find time for a debate on the future of the coastal communities fund, which is very important to constituencies such as mine?"
William Hague responded by praising Martin as a "very strong champion of coastal communities," saying:
"That was an important debate on coastal communities. It will have been an important opportunity for hon. Members, such as my hon. Friend, to raise many of the issues that come up in their constituencies. I cannot promise a further debate on these issues, but he can use all the normal means, including the Backbench Business Committee, to ask for such a debate. He is a very strong champion of coastal communities."