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HANSARDProportional Representation: House of CommonsDoes my hon. Friend not agree that we are in the midst of a constitutional crisis, and that a national debate, as he suggests, with a constitutional convention and citizens’…23 Apr 2019HANSARD Plastics RecyclingI recently visited Clean Tech in Lincolnshire, which is the largest recycler of PET—polyethylene terephthalate—in the UK. Clean Tech’s representatives showed me their bales of…23 Apr 2019HANSARD Legal Aid for InquestsMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech with many good points. Does she agree that many families find the process intrusive as their own circumstances and financial situation…10 Apr 2019HANSARD Packaging: Extended Producer ResponsibilityI also went on that Committee visit. In the Arctic in 2017, a new garbage pile was discovered to rival the one in the Pacific. That is our waste going north. Does my hon. Friend…03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillMy right hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. Is it not also true that the Prime Minister has invited the Leader of the Opposition to discuss the political declaration and…03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillWill the hon. Lady give way?03 Apr 2019HANSARDPuppy SmugglingI recently spoke to a constituent who had driven 200 miles to pick up a French bulldog puppy. It was meant to be the perfect family pet, but after its first check it emerged that…02 Apr 2019HANSARDRight-wing Extremism3. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the increase in right-wing extremism.01 Apr 2019HANSARDRight-wing ExtremismOn Friday, outside many of our offices, on a specially erected stage, Stephen Yaxley-Lennon addressed crowds, while many parliamentary staff were trying to get home. Staff were…01 Apr 2019HANSARDBeer Taxation and PubsMy hon. Friend is making a wonderful speech. In the market town of Otley in my constituency, there are two grade II listed pubs—the Black Bull Inn and The White Swan, operated by…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Permitted Development and Shale Gas ExplorationThe right hon. Gentleman is making an excellent speech. Traffic is a concern not only at drilling sites: the Knostrop treatment works in Leeds is one of only three places licensed…28 Mar 2019HANSARD World TB DayAs well as the health issues, is it not true that people with TB are socially isolated and excluded because of the effect on other people in the community? I wonder whether that…27 Mar 2019HANSARD Amazon and SMEsThe experience of my hon. Friend’s constituent is not uncommon. Many people who allowed Amazon to take the business end away found that Amazon started to sell on their behalf and…27 Mar 2019HANSARD Draft Common Fisheries Policy (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Draft Common Fisheries Policy and Aquaculture (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Draft Common Fisheries Policy (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019In the Environmental Audit Committee last week, the Secretary of State said that there would be interim arrangements in the event of a no deal, but there would not be an…25 Mar 2019HANSARD Insect PopulationAbsolutely. The majority of the UK’s land area is still rural, and farmers will have a huge role in this process. We need to see quite a radical change in farming, one that moves…20 Mar 2019HANSARD Insect PopulationI have seen Professor Hill’s work. She is a credit to this country. Our UK academic research community is brilliant, and the Government need to take more notice of its work.20 Mar 2019HANSARD Insect PopulationI beg to move, That this House has considered the reduced insect population. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Davies. I am glad to see so many hon. Members…20 Mar 2019HANSARD Insect PopulationI have supported CAP reform ever since Michael Foster resigned from the Labour Government about 15 years ago, and I still support it. However, we need to be mindful of the fact…20 Mar 2019HANSARDSpecial Educational NeedsI have a number of pupils in my constituency with SEN who have EHCPs. The schools are not sticking to those plans, making it dangerous for those pupils to be in school and making…20 Mar 2019HANSARD Insect PopulationAbsolutely. Urbanisation is a big challenge. If we do not create green corridors in our cities, insect biomass, variety and abundance will surely perish.20 Mar 2019