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HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Third sitting)Absolutely. My right hon. Friend makes a very important point. These are real concerns that were raised in the other place, and I will explain why we need to make sure that the…15 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Third sitting)I rise to make a few points in support of the new clause, because I strongly believe that the Bill must uphold and not undermine the integrity of the United Kingdom and the…15 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Third sitting)The UK is a free trading nation. The fact that we are an island has meant that for centuries we have looked to the world for trade, and new clause 3 is an important safeguard that…15 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Third sitting)The new clause touches on the important issue of the safety and accountability of products sold through online marketplaces. In today’s consumer environment, the shift towards…15 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Third sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Vaz. I rise in support of new clause 2, which would be an essential and constructive addition to the Bill. It sets out a…15 May 2025HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) BillIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy. I rise to speak briefly in support of this important Bill, which addresses some long-standing and deeply concerning…14 May 2025HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) BillEar cropping in dogs is a cruel and clinically unnecessary procedure, and is illegal in the UK. The shadow Minister has long campaigned to raise awareness of that. Does he agree…14 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I will speak very briefly on amendment 17. The watchword of this Government has been, supposedly, growth. That is supposed to be the driving force behind legislation and policy,…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)The point is that we want to be forward-looking, and our concern is that this provision is very much backward-looking. My hon. Friends have talked about future trading partners…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)I rise to speak in support of amendments 23 to 25 on the enforcement of product regulations. Let me be clear: no one here is arguing against the need for robust enforcement of…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)It is still not entirely clear from subsection (3)(c) and (d) what that “something” is. Rather than just referring to those provisions, will the Minister clarify what “something”…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)I thank the Minister for his remarks. If he says that these things will be done if they are in the country’s interest, what is the problem with bringing that back to the House to…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)My right hon. Friend makes an important point. Of course we need to think about the EU, but we also need to think more widely and broadly, and look at the opportunities across the…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Vaz. I rise to speak in support of the Opposition amendments, which are not just minor textual tweaks but go to the core of…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I thank my hon. Friend for that clear and important intervention. She is absolutely right: this is an opportunity to create incentives for growth and to position the UK as a…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I thank my right hon. Friend for that important intervention. Dynamic alignment will see us give away control to the European Union, meaning that we cannot focus on growth in a…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I want to make a few brief points in support of the Opposition amendments. Taken together, they serve a simple but essential purpose: they seek to ensure that the powers granted…13 May 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ12. With the so-called EU-UK reset summit less than two weeks away, will the Prime Minister reassure the House that he will not hand over any British sovereign powers,…07 May 2025HANSARDFamily Farms: Impact of Spring StatementI draw the attention of the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. Not only is Labour’s family farm tax threatening the future of farming in Wales; it…30 Apr 2025HANSARDFamily Farms: Impact of Spring Statement3. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the spring statement 2025 on family farms in Wales.30 Apr 2025