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121 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDDirect Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) BillHe deserves them.21 Jan 2020HANSARDDirect Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) BillHaving studied agricultural economics many years ago, the last time I saw a very healthy-looking animal was on my hon. Friend’s farm. It strikes me that farmers are not just…21 Jan 2020HANSARDChildren from Disadvantaged BackgroundsAcross the Windsor constituency, which stretches from Eton as far as Warfield, we have some fantastic schools and colleges, from primary to secondary and beyond. One of the…20 Jan 2020HANSARDChildren from Disadvantaged Backgrounds5. What progress he has made on closing the attainment gap for disadvantaged children.20 Jan 2020HANSARDTourism IndustryPutting rivieras to one side, the Windsor constituency enjoys 7 million visitors a year and I would say it is one of the most attractive constituencies in the entire country. Yes,…16 Jan 2020HANSARDTourism Industry14. What steps her Department is taking to support the tourism industry throughout the UK.16 Jan 2020HANSARD Environment BillI thank my right hon. Friend for giving way. Windsor is a beautiful constituency with a lot of active people campaigning on the environment. One of our biggest bugbears is…28 Oct 2019HANSARD Checks on Goods: Northern Ireland and Great BritainIn addition to the symbolism of the issue, there is also a matter of practicality, given the limited number of businesses and transactions that may require declarations. Are the…24 Oct 2019HANSARDHeathrow Airport: Third Runway15. What recent assessment he has made of the financial viability of the proposed Heathrow third runway.24 Oct 2019HANSARDHeathrow Airport: Third RunwayGiven the compounding costs and constraints on a third runway at Heathrow, it seems unlikely that it will ever be built. What Heathrow has succeeded in doing is blocking its more…24 Oct 2019HANSARDDraft Agriculture (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I am genuinely excited to be on this Statutory Instrument Committee; I would like to serve on as many as possible, particularly about agriculture, food and wildlife. I have a…21 Oct 2019HANSARDDraft Common Organisation of the Markets in Agricultural Products and Common Agricultural Policy (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019I will speak very briefly. I welcome this statutory instrument and the many others that have been made. They are a demonstration of what we should be doing in this place—making…08 Oct 2019HANSARDTrade in Animals and Animal Products (Legislative Functions) and Veterinary Surgeons (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I welcome this statutory instrument. Two things occur to me. It seems that fears are being raised about the effect on standards overall. Perhaps the Minister will confirm this in…07 Oct 2019HANSARDNo-deal Brexit: Short Positions against the PoundMy hon. Friend is doing a great job on the Front Bench, to which we welcome him. This urgent question is deeply partisan and political—we all know that—but it strikes me that our…30 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019 (Rule of Law)The Opposition have taken a really bizarre position. They have said that, even if they did manage to negotiate a new deal with the EU, they would campaign against it. It is a…09 Sept 2019HANSARDBusiness: Start and GrowthI very much welcome that answer, and I very much welcome the Minister on his debut appearance at the Dispatch Box. I would also very much like to welcome him to Windsor, where…30 Apr 2019HANSARDBusiness: Start and Growth6. What recent progress he has made on meeting the Government’s ambition to make the UK the best place to start and grow a business.30 Apr 2019HANSARDFinTechI thank the Minister for that answer, and I thank the Government for keeping us in the No. 1 slot for FinTech. I very much welcome the call for evidence on digital payments, but…09 Apr 2019HANSARDFinTech15. What assessment he has made of the potential economic effect of the introduction of FinTech in the UK.09 Apr 2019HANSARDEU Exit Day AmendmentIf what my hon. Friend says turns out to be the case and the Government did take the decision unlawfully or outwith the scope of this place, what would be the consequences?27 Mar 2019