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HANSARDPublic HealthHave the Opposition done any analysis of how much it would cost to implement ventilation en masse across educational settings?30 Nov 2021HANSARD Body Image in the Media and OnlineI am very grateful for the comprehensive answers that the Minister is giving. On that secondary point, will the consultation be coming back to the House of Commons to determine…24 Nov 2021HANSARD Body Image in the Media and OnlineI absolutely agree on striking that balance. To address the earlier intervention, I hope that no one would ever see a label on these images, because companies would be socially…24 Nov 2021HANSARD Body Image in the Media and OnlineI beg to move, That this House has considered Government action on body image in the media and online. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd, and I welcome…24 Nov 2021HANSARDChannel Crossings in Small BoatsIn answers to questions, the Home Secretary has talked a number of times about age verification and people trying to cheat the system by coming in as if they are children. How…22 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Fifth sitting)It is a pleasure to speak under your chairmanship, Mr Davies. I declare an interest as I am a member of the zoos and aquariums all-party parliamentary group and I have Twycross…18 Nov 2021HANSARDA5 Between Wales and England8. What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the A5 between Wales and England.17 Nov 2021HANSARDA5 Between Wales and EnglandThe A5 is a really important road joining Wales to England. There are pinch points all the way along, none more so than the most bashed bridge in Britain, right in Hinckley in my…17 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Second sitting)Q We have talked a lot today about cats and dogs, but the legislation also covers ferrets. I wonder if there are any animals that have been missed, or what you see with regard to…09 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (First sitting)Q We have heard from all three witnesses that this is going to drive up the standard of animal welfare. The danger of adding the conservation bit is that we are potentially a…09 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (First sitting)Human welfare is being looked after as well; that is good to see. Simon, I hope you got that question. The concern is that we need a good definition of conservation, but if it is…09 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (First sitting)Q In the current market, what is the drive from imports? We now have the chance to block or ban things in certain ways, to stave off a trend. How much does demand drive imports?…09 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (First sitting)Q Following up on Vicky’s point about future-proofing and imports, do you think there is a way we can future-proof against trends such as brachycephalic—short or flat-nosed—pets?…09 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (First sitting)Q Thank you, Chair. I declare an interest: with the all-party parliamentary group on zoos and aquariums, I successfully supported the levelling-up fund bid of Twycross zoo, which…09 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Second sitting)Q I point out what I said earlier about my interest in zoos. On zoos, Justine, your report mentions the “Secretary of State’s Standards of Modern Zoo Practice”. What is your…09 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Second sitting)Q That is really helpful to look at the welfare side. I do not know if your organisation has a position on conservation because that has been brought in together with the zoo…09 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (First sitting)Q In the previous answer, which was interrupted, you mentioned getting the message out to the public. The public are more aware of the situation, both with welfare and…09 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Second sitting)Q That is really helpful for the Committee to know. Are there any other animals that you feel should be covered by the Bill? Rob Quest: No, I do not think so at the moment. We can…09 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Second sitting)Q How do you think things are set up to provide the communication, both to you as practising veterinarians and to the public about the standards of welfare? Justine Shotton: Yes,…09 Nov 2021HANSARD NHS EfficiencyMy hon. Friend is making a fantastic speech. Does he agree that every hour of a clinician’s time is valuable? The average clinician loses about 10% of their workload simply…02 Nov 2021