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HANSARDDefence SpendingI congratulate the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State on the welcome announcement that defence spending will be increased to 2.5% of GDP, and on their leadership on funding…24 Apr 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsEnergy security is national security, and food security is national security. Up and down the country there are plenty of rooftops, residential, industrial and agricultural, that…16 Apr 2024HANSARD Food SecurityI thank my right hon. Friend for that powerful testimony. In the EFRA Committee’s rural mental health inquiry, we took similarly powerful evidence on the implications of TB when…21 Mar 2024HANSARD Food SecurityIt is a privilege and honour to speak in this very important debate. Food security is part of national security. It is a vital issue. The fact that three major Select Committees…21 Mar 2024HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) BillIt is a privilege and an honour to speak in this vital debate. I declare my strong personal and professional interest as a veterinary surgeon and a fellow of the Royal College of…15 Mar 2024HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) BillI can give the hon. Lady a categorical reassurance that the veterinary profession is strongly looking at the issue very closely. It also has a role in educating the pet-owning…15 Mar 2024HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) BillEnforcement is pivotal. I chaired the EFRA Committee this week, in the Chair’s absence, and we had a special session on issues facing the veterinary sector. We looked closely at…15 Mar 2024HANSARDInternational Humanitarian LawThis week, in the other place, the Foreign Secretary said on the tragic conflict in the middle east: “You have to obey the rules and obey the law”. —[ Official Report, House of…14 Mar 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI very much welcome this Budget, which is testament to the Prime Minister, the Chancellor and the compassionate and economically prudent Conservative approach that has defined our…11 Mar 2024HANSARDZoological Society of London (Leases) BillI congratulate my hon. Friend on driving forward this important legislation. As he has mentioned, zoos do tremendous outreach and educational work, as well as being visitor and…28 Feb 2024HANSARD Independent School Fees: VATI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this really important debate. Our independent schools do vital outreach work with access bursaries and access to sports facilities. Many…21 Feb 2024HANSARDTrade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)The Minister has answered the point made by the hon. Member for Cardiff North on many occasions when I have raised this question. The Secretary of State did so the other day, on…20 Feb 2024HANSARDDog Attacks6. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help ensure public safety from dog attacks.01 Feb 2024HANSARDDog AttacksFollowing the ban on XL bully dogs, owners will have applied for a certificate of exemption, so that they can keep their dog, and as part of that, the dog has to be neutered. The…01 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. The Select Committee has been consistently holding water companies and regulators to account for the inexcusable levels of sewage being illegally dumped in our precious…01 Feb 2024HANSARDFraud and Economic Crime: ProsecutionEvery day, older and vulnerable people are preyed upon by fraudsters and scammers, be it online, by phone or on the doorstep. Will my hon. Friend reassure my constituents and the…01 Feb 2024HANSARD Children’s Mental Health Week 2024The hon. Member is making a powerful and passionate speech. As an expert specialist clinician, she has touched on the concept of prevention, and the fact that the key is…30 Jan 2024HANSARD Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords]My hon. Friend is making a powerful speech about the benefits of this accession agreement. We have talked about goods, services, education, and science and technology, which are…29 Jan 2024HANSARD Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords]I commend the Secretary of State and the Government for the stance that they have taken with our friends and allies in Canada, namely that the UK will not permit the import of…29 Jan 2024HANSARDExtreme Weather Events: ResilienceI thank both the Minister for his statement and the Government for their clear actions to strengthen our nation’s resilience. As these extreme storms again unleash damage right…24 Jan 2024