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HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman is right to be concerned about the quality of rivers. The Environment Agency is funded through its licensing in order to do the necessary inspections. The…30 Mar 2023HANSARDTeesside Sea LifeCEFAS has not received any reports of similar crab or crustacean mortality events since what happened in 2021, and a significant review— [ Interruption. ] A significant review has…30 Mar 2023HANSARDTeesside Sea LifeFollowing a Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs-led multi-agency investigation last year, I commissioned a further review, which reported in January, regarding the…30 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am pleased to say that today, alongside the launch of our net zero strategy, we are launching the nature markets framework. We need a healthy and thriving natural environment to…30 Mar 2023HANSARDTeesside Sea LifeI am really disappointed by that. The shadow Secretary of State has basically impugned the integrity of the chief scientific adviser of DEFRA.30 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs my right hon. Friend the Minister for Food, Farming and Fisheries said, the investigation is under way. It is true that the Food Standards Agency is a non-ministerial…30 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI assure my hon. Friend that I see my role as Secretary of State as ensuring that we have productive trade agreements, which include exports as well as potential imports. It is…30 Mar 2023HANSARDTeesside Sea LifeThe hon. Gentleman has just, with his words, done that, and I am really concerned about that. This issue is very important. That is why we undertook a further independent review.…30 Mar 2023HANSARDTeesside Sea LifeI do not need to meet with them, because there has already been investigation into this, and the role is to make sure we do what we can to support the fishermen, including through…30 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy first rescue dog was from the Dogs Trust, which is a very important charity. On animal welfare, the hon. Lady will be aware of our good record, including Bills that have been…30 Mar 2023HANSARDPost-implementation Review of Environmental LawToday the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) is publishing a report, the post-implementation review of environmental law. This report highlights that over 40…27 Mar 2023HANSARDHighly Protected Marine AreasI am announcing my intention to designate the first Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) - North East of Fames Deep, Allonby Bay and Dolphin Head. These will contribute to the…28 Feb 2023HANSARD UK Food ShortagesWe set out our commitment to British food in our food strategy and our manifesto. It is a welcome compliment that the Leader of the Opposition is following a Conservative…23 Feb 2023HANSARD UK Food ShortagesI think the hon. Gentleman should withdraw the words and phrases he used, because I did not use those words at the Dispatch Box. We recognise this particular issue, right now,…23 Feb 2023HANSARD UK Food ShortagesAs ever, my hon. Friend shows that she is a great champion for her constituents by bringing the Taste of Exmoor to Parliament. I do not know whether you had the opportunity to…23 Feb 2023HANSARD UK Food ShortagesI do not recognise a lot of what the hon. Lady said about food production. It might be true in Scotland, but that is a devolved matter—she might want to take a look.…23 Feb 2023HANSARDSewage Discharges: East DevonI have great confidence in the Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, my hon. Friend the Member for Taunton Deane (Rebecca Pow), who continues to meet…23 Feb 2023HANSARDSewage Discharges: East DevonThe hon. Gentleman should withdraw his earlier comments, because he has, perhaps unintentionally, misled the House. I hope he has the grace to withdraw. Leading scientific…23 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsPets are, of course, very precious to people and, after children, are often their No. 1 priority. It is important to try to make sure that people are generous. I make a plea to…23 Feb 2023HANSARD UK Food ShortagesThe hon. Gentleman is knowledgeable in this area, and consumers must be able to buy the products they want to buy. Supermarkets normally have a very resilient supply chain, but we…23 Feb 2023