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HANSARD Farming and Food SecurityWe in this country have the best farmers. They produce food to the highest animal welfare standards, and we should be very proud of them. Food security is a key part of national…08 Oct 2024HANSARD Farming and Food SecurityI thank my hon. Friend the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee for that intervention. It is so important that the Government listen to this request and fund the redevelopment…08 Oct 2024HANSARD Farming and Food SecurityI would be happy to champion YANA, the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution, Yellow Wellies, and all the other institutions and charities that support mental health. I urge…08 Oct 2024HANSARD Farming and Food SecurityAbsolutely; that was a key Bill. Animal welfare unites us in humanity across this House, and I urge us to work across parties on it. As I have said, farmers in this country…08 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Animal and Plant Health Agency staff deserve our thanks for tackling a number of challenges facing our biosecurity. Given the outbreaks of bluetongue in East Anglia, the…12 Sept 2024HANSARDEngagementsThank you, Mr Speaker. The previous Conservative Government— [Interruption.]11 Sept 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ6. The previous Conservative Government committed themselves to rebuilding Whipps Cross hospital and Princess Alexandra hospital in Harlow, and to the establishment of a new…11 Sept 2024HANSARDEngagementsThank you, Mr Speaker. The previous Conservative Government committed themselves to rebuilding Whipps Cross hospital and Princess Alexandra hospital in Harlow, and to the…11 Sept 2024HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentMy right hon. Friend is exactly right that many people are too proud to claim these benefits, and that many people are just above the cut-off point. These people have been…10 Sept 2024HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentTwo months ago, the Labour party was elected promising change and a Government of public service. Although their announcement to cut winter fuel payments is change, I doubt it is…10 Sept 2024HANSARDVeterinary Medicine Supplies7. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help ensure long-term access to veterinary medicine supplies in Northern Ireland.24 Jul 2024HANSARDVeterinary Medicine SuppliesI thank the Minister for her answer. The Windsor framework secured by the previous Government extended that grace period to veterinary medicines in Northern Ireland until the end…24 Jul 2024HANSARDImmigration and Home AffairsIt is a great pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Darlington (Lola McEvoy). I congratulate her on a fantastic maiden speech. I know she will be a proud champion for her area. I…23 Jul 2024HANSARDThe EconomyI thank the Minister for the encouraging economic update. It is so disappointing when we get good news on the economy and it is talked down by the Opposition. Inflation coming…22 May 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ9. I welcome our Government’s commitments to boosting defence spending and supporting Ukraine, made possible by this Conservative Prime Minister’s international leadership and…01 May 2024HANSARD Sport Horse Industry: Import and Export ControlsI congratulate the hon. Member for North Shropshire (Helen Morgan) on securing this important debate. I declare my interest as a veterinary surgeon. The Minister will be aware…30 Apr 2024HANSARD Checks on Goods Entering UKAs a veterinary surgeon, I am passionate about biosecurity. I am reassured that our Conservative Government are taking this matter very seriously indeed. I thank the Animal and…29 Apr 2024HANSARDChildren with Special Educational Needs and DisabilitiesWith a 60% rise in complex needs funding over five years, reaching £10.5 billion in 2024-25, with £105 million of funding for special free schools in the spring Budget and with…29 Apr 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe very welcome Windsor framework demonstrated a strong commitment to human and animal health by extending Northern Ireland’s access to veterinary medicines until 2025. I welcome…25 Apr 2024HANSARDArmed Forces VeteransToday is Anzac Day, when we remember Australians and New Zealanders who gave so much. In an increasingly dangerous world, will my right hon. Friend join me in paying tribute to…25 Apr 2024