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HANSARD Animal WelfareWe were here just a few hours ago, at Environment, Food and Rural Affairs oral questions. When the hon. Member for Torbay (Kevin Foster) asked when the Animal Welfare (Kept…25 May 2023HANSARDUkrainian HolodomorI attended the holodomor memorial in Kyiv with the hon. Lady. All the things she describes are laid out in great detail there. I was so overcome with emotion I could stay for only…25 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillI served on the Bill Committee. The hon. Lady referred to the Bathing Water Regulations, a set of environmental regulations from which the right hon. Member for South West Norfolk…24 May 2023HANSARD Safety of School BuildingsThe Headingley Children’s Centre building in my constituency recently closed due to roof disrepair rendering it condemned. The staff are still working in temporary accommodation,…23 May 2023HANSARDPublic Access to NatureThe hon. Lady is prejudging the conclusion of my speech, but perhaps I will get to that now and put her out of her misery. Like in Scotland, Labour’s approach will be that our…18 May 2023HANSARDPublic Access to NatureThe hon. Lady seems to indicate that it does, so I will try to find the space further back in the speech and not repeat that point. Currently, only 3% of our rivers are accessible…18 May 2023HANSARDPublic Access to NatureI thank the hon. Member for Brighton, Pavilion (Caroline Lucas) for securing this debate on an important yet under-discussed subject. The United Kingdom is “one of the world’s…18 May 2023HANSARDNational Crime Agency Investigation: Javad MarandiThere has been reporting on Mr Marandi’s links with the Azerbaijani laundromat, including his links to the ruling family of Azerbaijan and his facilitating property deals for…16 May 2023HANSARD Sudan UpdateI am sure we all share the deepest concern for the people of Sudan who are suffering this unfolding tragedy, as they have suffered so much tragedy in the past 20 years. We will…27 Apr 2023HANSARDWater Quality: Sewage DischargeI give way to the hon. Gentleman, with whom I co-chair the all-party parliamentary group on Ukraine.25 Apr 2023HANSARDWater Quality: Sewage DischargeUnfortunately we have limited time, so I will make some progress. My hon. Friend the Member for Luton South (Rachel Hopkins) rightly highlighted the importance of the unique…25 Apr 2023HANSARDWater Quality: Sewage DischargeI will start on a positive note by thanking those who have actively engaged in this public health, environmental and economic issue, which has been an absolute catastrophe for our…25 Apr 2023HANSARDWater Quality: Sewage DischargeWhen Labour left office in 2010, the Environment Agency said that our rivers were the cleanest at any time since before the industrial revolution. That is Labour’s record. It…25 Apr 2023HANSARDWater Quality: Sewage DischargeI think that time is against us—yes, you are indicating that it is, Madam Deputy Speaker—so unfortunately I cannot take any more interventions. Secondly, households are paying the…25 Apr 2023HANSARDUK’s Exit from the European UnionAs I look at these issues as a member of the shadow Environment, Food and Rural Affairs team, it is really ironic that we are finding less UK production and more imported directly…24 Apr 2023HANSARDSudanIt is absolutely tragic that yet again the people of Sudan are losing their lives in a conflict that is no fault of their own. In such conflict zones, one of the first things to…17 Apr 2023HANSARDDraft Microchipping of Cats and Dogs (England) Regulations 2023Are they microchipped?17 Apr 2023HANSARDDraft Microchipping of Cats and Dogs (England) Regulations 2023It is an honour to serve under you in the Chair, Sir Graham. I am grateful to the Minister for outlining the contents of the draft regulations and pleased that the Government have…17 Apr 2023HANSARDDraft Microchipping of Cats and Dogs (England) Regulations 2023In relation to databases.17 Apr 2023HANSARDIllicit Fur TradeThe global trade in fur costs millions of animals their lives every year. The Government’s call for evidence on the fur market in Great Britain closed in June 2021. I thank the…30 Mar 2023