Contributions
1,788 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe proposal for a carbon border adjustment mechanism was supported by the previous Government, and we have confirmed it. It is complicated in the way it will work, and it will…14 Nov 2024HANSARDFood SecurityThe hon. Lady will know that there are many facets to food security, but the £5 billion budget settlement for the next two years sends an important message to food producers about…14 Nov 2024HANSARDNature-friendly FarmingI am grateful to the hon. Lady for her support for the transition that we are undertaking. In fact, I was speaking to Martin Lines from the Nature Friendly Farming Network only…14 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. It is extraordinary, given all the sound and fury from the Opposition, that they did not even spend the money that was available. This…14 Nov 2024HANSARDNature-friendly FarmingI point the hon. Lady to the extraordinary transformation that is under way, with the huge amount of extra money going into the sustainable farm incentive and our environmental…14 Nov 2024HANSARDInternational Trade AgreementsOnce again, I direct right the hon. Gentleman back to the figures from the Treasury, which show that the numbers affected are under 500. That is the answer to his question.14 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady raises an important question. That is a delicate issue because it has been raised by the European Union, but we are absolutely determined to maintain our position.14 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe have had a lot of debate about this issue, and I am perfectly happy to have discussions with hon. Members about the tax regime in general. One of the beneficial aspects of this…14 Nov 2024HANSARDRural Affairsindicated dissent .11 Nov 2024HANSARD Mental Health: Farming and Agricultural CommunitiesI welcome the hon. Lady’s commitment to supporting young people. It is certainly one of my passions to ensure that we transform the system to make it easier for young people to…11 Nov 2024HANSARD Mental Health: Farming and Agricultural CommunitiesI thank the hon. Member for Chester South and Eddisbury (Aphra Brandreth) for introducing this very serious debate in such a calm and measured way befitting the seriousness of the…11 Nov 2024HANSARDRural AffairsI will not, because I am afraid we are very close to the end. Opposition Members had four hours to get to the figures, but of course they would not want to engage with them…11 Nov 2024HANSARDRural AffairsIt is a pleasure to have the opportunity to wind up this debate and to add my gratitude to, and support for, farmers working hard up and down the country to feed the nation and…11 Nov 2024HANSARDRural AffairsWe have—plenty!11 Nov 2024HANSARDRural AffairsHe is wrong.11 Nov 2024HANSARD Future of FishingI very much hear what the hon. Gentleman is saying. The visa issues are complicated but important, and there certainly could be opportunities if we can achieve the right outcome.…05 Nov 2024HANSARD Future of FishingI most certainly will. I greatly enjoyed visiting both the University of Lincoln and my hon. Friend’s constituency about a year ago, and I am sure I will be back again soon.05 Nov 2024HANSARD Future of FishingI will take another intervention from my colleague and then go to the other side of the Chamber.05 Nov 2024HANSARD Future of FishingMy hon. Friend raises an important point and allows me to follow up on the points raised by the shadow Minister, the hon. Member for Keighley and Ilkley (Robbie Moore), which I…05 Nov 2024HANSARDDraft Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Enforcement Regulations 2024I thank the Opposition spokesperson for his generous words and for the work he did in government—the regulations clearly conclude the work done by the previous Government, and we…05 Nov 2024