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HANSARD Degraded Chalk Stream EnvironmentsThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. For several years there has been an economic calculation about the cost of repairing the causes of leakages rather than doing something…22 Jul 2019HANSARD Degraded Chalk Stream EnvironmentsI entirely agree, and I hope that that will happen. I think that the term of the current chair of Ofwat, who is a doughty defender of the consumer, is due for a short extension…22 Jul 2019HANSARD Degraded Chalk Stream EnvironmentsI hear what my hon. Friend says. Ofwat is a champion of the consumer, and I hope that in its recent interventions with the water companies he will recognise some of the progress…22 Jul 2019HANSARD Degraded Chalk Stream EnvironmentsI am afraid that I will not give way on that point, because I am still trying to answer the points raised by other hon. Members. We may have time at the end of this debate, but I…22 Jul 2019HANSARDGlobal Resource Initiative TaskforceIn the 25-year environment plan, the Government committed to establishing the global resource initiative (GRI) to identify actions across supply chains that will improve the…18 Jul 2019HANSARDEnvironment Council June 2019I attended the EU Environment Council on 26 June in Luxembourg. I wish to update the House on the matters discussed. Adoption of Council conclusions on a sustainable EU chemicals…18 Jul 2019HANSARDDraft Environment (Legislative Functions from Directives) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Environment (Legislative Functions from Directives) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. It is a pleasure to serve under your…17 Jul 2019HANSARDDraft Environment (Legislative Functions from Directives) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019In response to the hon. Member for Falkirk, I have been there once in my life, but I have not seen the Falkirk wheel. Perhaps I will add it to my summer list. I object to the…17 Jul 2019HANSARDDraft Environment (Legislative Functions from Directives) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I am not expecting particular changes, but it is important to point out that we also have marine boundaries with non-EU countries. There is regular, ongoing co-operation through…17 Jul 2019HANSARD Animal Welfare (Sentencing) BillI am going to try to answer the points the hon. Lady made, and I have said that I would then give way. We have made CCTV mandatory in slaughterhouses in England, as she has…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Animal Welfare (Sentencing) BillI would like to thank the Members who have made valuable contributions to this important debate. As has been explained, one of the key purposes of the Bill is to ensure that there…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Animal Welfare (Sentencing) BillI entirely agree with the hon. Lady’s point, which is why I am sure the House welcomes what she has said and also the progress on the Bill. The hon. Member for Redcar referred to…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Animal Welfare (Sentencing) BillI appreciate that the hon. Lady wants to intervene, but if she will allow me to say a few more things—10 Jul 2019HANSARD Animal Welfare (Sentencing) BillI do apologise. The hon. Member for Bristol East (Kerry McCarthy) was not here at the start of the debate, and I thought my hon. Friend the Minister had referred to her as the…10 Jul 2019HANSARDFlooding and Coastal Erosion: Call for EvidenceAbout one in six people in England live in properties which are at risk of flooding. In addition to the potential for loss of life and damage to property, flooding can affect…08 Jul 2019HANSARDRed Squirrels: Potential ExtinctionI entirely agree with my hon. Friend on that important point, and I recognise the importance of what is now called “citizen science” in ensuring that data is available to local…03 Jul 2019HANSARDRed Squirrels: Potential ExtinctionIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir David. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Copeland (Trudy Harrison) on securing the debate. I am concerned that…03 Jul 2019HANSARDRed Squirrels: Potential ExtinctionThe Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, my hon. Friend the Member for Macclesfield (David Rutley), is now responsible for domestic forestry and the…03 Jul 2019HANSARDRed Squirrels: Potential ExtinctionI think that I used the word “elimination,” which is the same. I agree that has to be our target, rather than just control. We have made sure that strict protections are in place…03 Jul 2019HANSARDEU Environment CouncilThe next EU Environment Council will take place on 26 June, in Luxembourg. I will be attending to represent the UK. On environment items, the main legislative focus will be a…24 Jun 2019