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HANSARDSewage Discharges: East DevonMy hon. Friend will know, regrettably, of the poor environmental performance of South West Water, with the second highest number of pollution incidents in the country. That is…23 Feb 2023HANSARD UK Food ShortagesThe United Kingdom has a highly resilient food supply chain, as demonstrated throughout the covid-19 response, and is well equipped to deal with situations with the potential to…23 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe clean air strategy of 2019 specifically identified indoor air pollution. Ongoing ventilation, and advice on that, is the standard approach. That is true of things such as…23 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe UK Government have already been helping households and businesses with the significant rises in energy costs. We are now starting to see a reduction in wholesale gas prices,…23 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsNorthumbrian Water is also the parent company of the water company that services my constituency. I am conscious that dividends were not paid out during covid, but the point…23 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis is similar to the question the hon. Lady raised earlier. The Department for Education has responsibility for free school meals, and many millions of children benefit from…23 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are picking up after the inaction of the previous Labour Government—that takes time. That is why we will continue to do the work. I say to the hon. Gentleman that it is…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 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThat is why we have increasingly high environmental standards, considering the different chemicals that are used in products every day. We have some challenges with the recycling…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 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 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 ShortagesI am conscious of what my hon. Friend says. Industrial glasshouses in particular are an emerging industry, not a long-established one, and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of…23 Feb 2023HANSARD UK Food ShortagesFree school meals is a policy for the Department for Education. I am conscious that due to the Barnett formula, the Administrations of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales get a…23 Feb 2023HANSARD UK Food ShortagesThis is a serious issue, but I am afraid the hon. Gentleman’s question shows his lack of knowledge and his bandwagon jumping. He suggests that there is nobody picking vegetables…23 Feb 2023HANSARD UK Food ShortagesThis urgent question is about food shortages and I have set out pretty clearly to the House what has happened in the supply chain, what the Department is doing about it, what the…23 Feb 2023HANSARD UK Food ShortagesThe UK Government have already set out their approach. We also have a strong trade agreement with the EU. I am very conscious that some of this is connected to a particular…23 Feb 2023HANSARD UK Food ShortagesNo, that is not the situation. [Interruption.] The hon. Member for Paisley and Renfrewshire North (Gavin Newlands) could have been in the Chamber earlier if he wanted to ask a…23 Feb 2023HANSARD UK Food ShortagesAs I said to the NFU yesterday, farmers are here to feed the country. That is why we support them and will continue to support them in a number of different ways. We are going…23 Feb 2023HANSARDFood InsecurityThe hon. Gentleman raises an important point. At this time of the year, we normally import about 90% to 95% of our food, because we cannot grow it in our soils, although I…23 Feb 2023