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HANSARDTree PlantingThe hon. Gentleman will know that we have extensive funding, and he will also know that the cycles of funding go with something called the spending review, which is until 2025. We…06 Jul 2023HANSARDAnimal WelfareThe Government are committed to continuing to deliver on our manifesto commitments and the work we have undertaken through the action plan for animal welfare from 2021. So far we…06 Jul 2023HANSARDTree PlantingIt is fantastic to hear about these successes and the innovation of virtual forests. I thank Mayor Andy Street and the people of the west midlands for planting more trees. We will…06 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsStealing a pet is already a criminal offence, and we know the devastating impact that pet theft can have. We legislated to require the microchipping of cats, in addition to dogs,…06 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy right hon. Friend the Minister for Food, Farming and Fisheries set out on 25 May how we intend to take through our manifesto commitments. We also have a taskforce working on…06 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt has been a particularly busy week for DEFRA in a number of different ways, with not only the launch of the designated highly protected marine areas, but the House of Commons…06 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsIndeed, and I want to thank my hon. Friend. I have met her dog Sidney Pickles, who is delightful. As she says, it was purchased from a great breeder. One thing we need to continue…06 Jul 2023HANSARDCoastal and Marine BiodiversityMy hon. Friend will be aware that we monitor marine and coastal wildlife and habitats through the UK marine monitoring and assessment strategy evidence groups. Indeed, the £140…06 Jul 2023HANSARDCoastal and Marine BiodiversityMy hon. Friend and I share a feature in that the coast and the sea are a key part of our constituencies. We have just brought into effect our first three highly protected marine…06 Jul 2023HANSARDCoastal and Marine BiodiversityI know that the hon. Gentleman is trying to launch a campaign on that. The Department and the Government are aware of the impact of the particulate matter that comes off tyres and…06 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI recommend that they vote for a Conservative MP.06 Jul 2023HANSARDHighly Protected Marine AreasThree highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) in English waters—North East of Farnes Deep, Allonby Bay and Dolphin Head—are formally designated from today, after Lord Benyon signed…05 Jul 2023HANSARDBathing Water Designation and De-designation in EnglandDesignated bathing waters are coastal or inland waters that are used by large numbers of bathers and have facilities to promote and support bathing as set out in the Bathing Water…03 Jul 2023HANSARDShark Fins Act: Royal AssentI am repeating the statement made today by my noble friend the Minister, Lord Benyon. On Thursday 29 June the Shark Fins Act received Royal Assent, banning the import and export…03 Jul 2023HANSARDLowland Agricultural Peat TaskforceI have today published the lowland agricultural peat taskforce report and Government response. It is available on gov.uk. Peatlands, when restored and functioning healthily, abate…29 Jun 2023HANSARDAnimal WelfareThe UK has some of the highest animal welfare standards worldwide and since 2010 animal welfare has been one of the Government’s priorities. We have raised standards for farm…21 Jun 2023HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals)No. I have heard a few things today about how manifestos need to be honoured. That is what we intend to do. It is why my right hon. Friend the Minister for Food, Farming and…21 Jun 2023HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals)I thank all hon. and right hon. Members who spoke in the debate. I remember my first weekend as a Member of Parliament; within just a few days, I had received more emails asking…21 Jun 2023HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals)I am actually answering the questions that were asked during the debate rather than taking further interventions. On other elements, I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Southend…21 Jun 2023HANSARDUnleashing Rural OpportunityGrowing the economy is one of our Government’s five priorities. Growing the rural economy is key to that, and to continuing to make our countryside a vibrant and thriving place…06 Jun 2023