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HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 2023
Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2023I echo the comments of my hon. Friend the Member for Chatham and Aylesford and the hon. Member for Cardiff South and Penarth about the late Member for Rochdale. I thank the…22 Jan 2024HANSARD Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill The Minister is detailing the species involved in the Bill and those potentially not involved. I heard what my friends in the Democratic Unionist party said about animal health…15 Jan 2024HANSARDDefending the UK and AlliesI thank the Prime Minister for his clear statement on this necessary military action in Yemen. Can I join him in paying tribute to our brave armed forces? Can he reaffirm that…15 Jan 2024HANSARD Rural TransportI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing such an important debate on such an important issue. He is talking about the roads as vital capillaries that keep people connected. I am…08 Jan 2024HANSARD Rural TransportHaving worked with me on an area shared by both of us, the Minister will know Gilsland station. I urge him to really make the case from within, as part of his ministerial…08 Jan 2024HANSARDHorizon: Compensation and ConvictionsI thank the Minister for his statement and for all his efforts on this issue over a long period. I echo his tributes to all those who have campaigned on this issue for many years.…08 Jan 2024HANSARDStorm HenkI thank my hon. Friend the Minister for his statement and efforts, and I thank the Secretary of State, DEFRA and people across Government for all their work in these challenging…08 Jan 2024HANSARD Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) BillI thank my right hon. Friend for that intervention. On horses, I welcome the comments of the Secretary of State, and the Bill’s provisions, but huge numbers are still being…18 Dec 2023HANSARD Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) BillI declare a personal and professional interest as a veterinary surgeon. I very much welcome not only the introduction of this animal welfare legislation but, importantly, the…18 Dec 2023HANSARDTackling SpikingI hugely welcome this statement from the Minister and thank the Government for taking strong, positive action on tackling the horrific crime of spiking, which affects young and…18 Dec 2023HANSARD Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) BillThe hon. Lady is talking about the Labour party promoting animal health and welfare. How does she square that with the Welsh Labour Government’s policy on tuberculosis in cattle…18 Dec 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ9. We expect our young folk to remain in education or training until they are 18, but many lack transport to get there. Along with the amazing headteacher of Alston Moor…13 Dec 2023HANSARD Public Sector Food ProcurementCan I just highlight again the loophole in the Government buying standards the Minister mentioned? The public sector can deviate from buying high-quality food on the basis of…12 Dec 2023HANSARD Public Sector Food ProcurementI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing the debate. Food security and the production of high-standard, locally produced food are vital. In 2021, the Environment, Food and Rural…12 Dec 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Can the Minister give me an update on the investigation by the Department and the UK Health Security Agency of the recently confirmed human case of influenza A(H1N2)v, which…07 Dec 2023HANSARD Elderly and Vulnerable People: Loneliness and IsolationI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing a debate on this vital topic. As he will know as a fellow member of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee, we…06 Dec 2023HANSARD Horserace Betting Levy Board and Horse WelfareI am grateful to my right hon. Friend for giving way, and I congratulate him on securing this important debate. As a veterinary surgeon, I declare my professional interest; in the…06 Dec 2023HANSARD Horserace Betting Levy Board and Horse WelfareI am grateful to my right hon. Friend the Minister for giving way. He referred to how racing stopped during the pandemic for a period, but he will also be aware that it stopped…06 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI am delighted that the Government have listened to me and responded positively to my campaigning for funding for the rural enterprise hub in my constituency, with the Chancellor…30 Nov 2023HANSARDLegislation on Dangerous DogsMy fellow clinical colleague—in a different profession—makes a strong point. During the Select Committee inquiry, we found that there is a paucity of data on this. We have…27 Nov 2023