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HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe will be publishing our environmental improvement plan, but the hon. Lady will be aware of the action already taken by the Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and…12 Jan 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady raises an important question. It is critical that we have that information for the public at our borders, as well as the targeted information focused on nurseries.…12 Jan 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsBrazil already produces a significant amount of foods that are not produced in this country, so we welcome any imports. My hon. Friend highlights the importance of trade and how…12 Jan 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt would be helpful if the hon. Lady wrote directly to the Farming Minister, who I know is happy to meet her to go through the case. It sounds like quite a complicated, technical…12 Jan 2023HANSARDFood SecurityThe hon. Lady raises a very important issue, which is why my right hon. Friend the Minister for Food, Farming and Fisheries and I met the Secretary of State for Business, Energy…12 Jan 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am conscious of the impact fireworks can have on animals. I will share my hon. Friend’s concerns with my noble Friend Lord Benyon, who covers this area, and I expect Lord Benyon…12 Jan 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman will be aware of the status of what is happening with the Northern Ireland protocol. My noble Friend Lord Benyon leads on borders and veterinarians, so I will…12 Jan 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe closed 2022 by agreeing a global treaty to protect and restore nature across the world, and I am delighted that we rang in the new year on 1 January with all public…12 Jan 2023HANSARDFood SecurityIt is important to recognise that there are many foodstuffs we enjoy that we simply cannot produce in this country; it is simply not physically possible. It is important that we…12 Jan 2023HANSARDFood Securityrose —12 Jan 2023HANSARDFood SecurityWe have seen support to industry through this Government, recognising the price of energy, which was beyond the control of individual users. We have recently seen that wholesale…12 Jan 2023HANSARDUK100’s Clean Air RecommendationsMore air quality sensors are being put in place across the country. The hon. Lady will know that it is a devolved matter in Wales, so that is for them. Local authorities are doing…12 Jan 2023HANSARDUK100’s Clean Air RecommendationsI will not commit to meet because, as I have said, I have not made an assessment. Let us think about the environment in the long term. That is why five years ago we set out the…12 Jan 2023HANSARDUK100’s Clean Air RecommendationsHappy new year, Mr Speaker. I am pleased that air quality is improving across our country. I have not made an assessment of that report, but I expect all local authorities to make…12 Jan 2023HANSARDFood SecurityThe first UK food security report was published in December 2021, which showed that the UK has a highly resilient and diverse food supply chain. We produce 61% of the food we need…12 Jan 2023HANSARDFood SecurityThe hon. Gentleman is obviously taking lessons from other people on the Front Bench about talking complete and utter garbage. I could use stronger language, but it would be…12 Jan 2023HANSARDFood SecurityI think the right hon. Gentleman voted to stay in the European Union, which stopped us promoting British food procurement. However, there is Government policy to encourage that,…12 Jan 2023HANSARDFood SecurityMr Speaker, it depends on what brand you buy. A pint is 95p, and two pints £1.20. It depends on what type of bread you get, but the last loaf I bought was £1.25 for a seeded one…12 Jan 2023HANSARDFood SecurityI know that my hon. Friend made the case strongly during the passage of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill in this House and was able to meet my right hon. Friend the…12 Jan 2023HANSARDFood SecurityI have already replied to the DEFRA Committee about this. The impact on crabs is under investigation, as the hon. Gentleman is aware, and it makes no difference to the adequacy of…12 Jan 2023