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HANSARD Military Helicopters: Blood CancersI thank the Minister for his incredibly detailed and helpful responses. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Truro and Falmouth (Jayne Kirkham) for raising this important topic…08 Jul 2025HANSARD Hospitality SectorIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Butler. I thank the hon. Member for Kingswinford and South Staffordshire (Mike Wood) for securing this important debate. For…01 Jul 2025HANSARDPensions Policy: Climate and Nature Targets8. Whether she is taking steps with Cabinet colleagues to help support climate and nature targets through her Department’s pensions policies.23 Jun 2025HANSARDPensions Policy: Climate and Nature TargetsAs a co-chair of the all-party parliamentary groups on sustainable finance and on global deforestation, I remain concerned that around £388 billion in UK pension savings is still…23 Jun 2025HANSARDAnimal Experiments: Medical ResearchDoes my hon. Friend agree that funding for computer modelling and artificial intelligence opportunities are vital for this sector, especially as we look to reduce cruelty in…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Inheritance Tax: Family-owned BusinessesIn rural and coastal communities such as South East Cornwall, family-run businesses and farms are the backbone of the local economy. Does the Minister agree that any changes to…03 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseSunday marked National Fishing Remembrance Day. Fishermen in our coastal towns and villages, including Looe and Polperro, play a vital role in food security and national security.…15 May 2025HANSARDMarine Biological Diversity Agreement9. What progress he has made on ratifying the agreement under the United Nations convention on the law of the sea on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological…13 May 2025HANSARDMarine Biological Diversity AgreementThe UK has led world-class conservation efforts, and this Government have rightly committed to the landmark high seas treaty, but we must act now, as without ratification the UK…13 May 2025HANSARDEnvironmental Audit CommitteeI congratulate my hon. Friend and welcome this excellent report, with its focus on the value of natural capital. On such an important day as Sir David Attenborough’s 99th…08 May 2025HANSARDPersonal Independence Payment: Disabled PeopleMany people in South East Cornwall are deeply worried about what the proposals will mean for them and their families. The Government’s consultation is still open, so I urge…07 May 2025HANSARDGlobal DeforestationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. As co-chair of the all-party parliamentary group on global deforestation, I thank my hon. Friend the Member for…30 Apr 2025HANSARDDomestic Energy Bills: TransparencyMany households in rural and coastal areas, including in South East Cornwall, are not connected to the gas grid and rely on alternative fuels, which often cost them more. What…29 Apr 2025HANSARD Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords]It is a pleasure to speak in this debate and to follow my hon. Friend. I welcome this Bill and the establishment of Skills England. I oppose new clauses 1 and 4 and amendment 6. I…31 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThis week, the disappointing decision was made to increase tolls on the Tamar crossings. Although this essential infrastructure must remain operational, I am very concerned about…27 Mar 2025HANSARD Cornish Language and Heritage (Education and Recognition)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the teaching and promotion of the Cornish language in educational institutions; to make provision…26 Mar 2025HANSARDEnvironment Act 2021: Deforestation Due Diligence8. If he will take steps to implement the provisions of the Environment Act 2021 on deforestation due diligence.20 Mar 2025HANSARDEnvironment Act 2021: Deforestation Due DiligenceI thank the Minister for her answer. Tomorrow is the International Day of Forests. The Environment Act 2021 was passed over three years ago, with strong public and cross-party…20 Mar 2025HANSARD Tourism IndustryI congratulate the hon. Member for Mid Bedfordshire (Blake Stephenson) on securing this debate. Tourism is a cornerstone of life in South East Cornwall. From the beautiful sand…20 Mar 2025HANSARD Tourism IndustryIt was terrible, but it had to be done. I ask the Minister to outline what support the Government will provide to areas such as South East Cornwall, where tourism is a key part of…20 Mar 2025