Scarborough & Whitby's MP has been questioned on her plans for the area's rural economy.
Councillor David Jeffels suggested setting up meetings with the National Farmer's Union and other local stakeholders.
Alison Hume had this response:
The Labour MP, the first female elected to the constituency revealed she empathised with local farmers:
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Alison Hume has called for an independent national regulator after revealing that severe delays and failing NHS-contracted wheelchair services are leaving local residents trapped in their own homes.
The North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has seen a rise in overall incidents and appliance deployments over the past year, largely driven by an increase in secondary fires and false alarms.
Residents are being urged to register their vehicles as new rules for accessing North Yorkshire's household waste recycling centres come into force today.
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