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HANSARD Pet TravelI am very grateful to the Minister. Does she agree that these extra burdens—the £150, the 10 days—make life much more difficult for many of our constituents?02 Dec 2021HANSARD Pet TravelI am slightly confused by the question because I think we are talking about animals and pets.02 Dec 2021HANSARD Pet TravelThe hon. Member raises an interesting point. Sadly, we are exactly in that tit-for-tat situation, so it does not work for anybody, which, of course, is what many of us rather…02 Dec 2021HANSARD Pet TravelOn that point, will the Minister give way?02 Dec 2021HANSARD Pet Travelrose —02 Dec 2021HANSARD Pet TravelAh, that is a different issue entirely. I have looked at the BVA policy position on pet travel, and it has a whole series of detailed recommendations. I am not sure that I want to…02 Dec 2021HANSARD Pet TravelI am talking about pets, and the situation is very clearly different from what it was last year. The hon. Member for Glenrothes said that he hoped for a consensual debate—he is…02 Dec 2021HANSARD Pet TravelIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Ms Ali—I think it is the first time I have done so. I congratulate the hon. Member for South East Cornwall (Mrs Murray) on…02 Dec 2021HANSARD Pet TravelI am afraid my cat has been 25 years gone, but I and the Minister’s colleague the hon. Member for South East Cornwall (Mrs Murray) have frequently mentioned Brian, who…02 Dec 2021HANSARD Food and Drink: UK EconomyIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Davies. I congratulate the hon. Member for Carlisle (John Stevenson) not just on bringing the debate but on introducing it in a…01 Dec 2021HANSARD Food and Drink: UK EconomyI see the Minister nodding. I wonder whether she could tip us off about when we might expect that. We also need fairness within the supply chain. We have heard about the power of…01 Dec 2021HANSARDUK-EU Fisheries AllocationsI absolutely recognise that point. The point I am making, though, is that things have not gone well over the past year and it is entirely reasonable, a year on, for us to…30 Nov 2021HANSARDUK-EU Fisheries AllocationsI am always happy to listen to all voices, but these are people who have a strong interest in the industry. The report carries on to say: “Access to fish in UK waters—a key…30 Nov 2021HANSARDUK-EU Fisheries AllocationsAs ever, Ms McVey, it is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, and I think we are all grateful to the Backbench Business Committee for allowing today’s debate and to the hon.…30 Nov 2021HANSARDDraft Eggs (England) Regulations 2021I hear what the Minister says and I am reassured. However, from conversations with people in the egg industry my sense is that they are deeply concerned about the threat of…22 Nov 2021HANSARDDraft Eggs (England) Regulations 2021It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mrs Murray. I thank the Minister for her full and clear introduction, as ever. As we belatedly start to introduce checks on goods…22 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Sixth sitting)Given that we all agree, and that this is a consultation where it is overwhelmingly clear what people want, why do the Government not just do it?18 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Sixth sitting)I am grateful to the Minister, and delighted to get her cross at last—it is hard to make her cross. I hear what she said but, equally, I hope she heard what I said. We are moving…18 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Sixth sitting)On a point of order, Mr Davies. I echo those thanks. I also thank Government and Opposition Members. It has been a constructive and helpful discussion, conducted in good spirits.…18 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Fifth sitting)This is a short clause, but it is complicated, as the Minister said. I am grateful to her for her introduction, and she has clarified one or two points that I still want to…18 Nov 2021