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HANSARDLegislation on Dangerous DogsThe hon. Member makes an interesting point. He also made the point earlier that once we ban this type of dog, people will look to find another type of dog. I acknowledge that some…27 Nov 2023HANSARDLegislation on Dangerous DogsI have raised many points about vets being uncomfortable with doing some of this. A lot of veterinary practices and companies have surveyed their staff and will not force vets to…27 Nov 2023HANSARDLegislation on Dangerous DogsIt is a privilege to serve under your chairship, Dame Caroline. I declare my professional and personal interest in this matter: I am a veterinary surgeon and a fellow of the Royal…27 Nov 2023HANSARDViolence Reduction, Policing and Criminal JusticeIt is an honour to speak in this debate on the first King’s Speech of His Majesty’s reign. I pay tribute to him for his unstinting service to our country and the Commonwealth,…15 Nov 2023HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian SituationI thank my right hon. Friend for his statement, and for his, the Prime Minister’s and the Foreign Secretary’s ongoing diplomatic efforts. Will my right hon. Friend join me in…08 Nov 2023HANSARD Rural Postal Services: SustainabilityI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing this important debate. This year, the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee produced a report on rural mental health, and…25 Oct 2023HANSARD Future of HorseracingIt is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hosie, and I congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for West Suffolk (Matt Hancock) on securing this debate. He is a…25 Oct 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI pay tribute to the Prime Minister, the Foreign Secretary and their teams for their important diplomatic efforts in the middle east in recent days. The potential implications of…24 Oct 2023HANSARDAmerican Bully XLI thank the Secretary of State for her answer. As a veterinary surgeon, I strongly agree with the Prime Minister, the Home Secretary and the Secretary of State that we need to ban…19 Oct 2023HANSARDAmerican Bully XL2. What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on introducing the proposed ban on American Bully XL dogs.19 Oct 2023HANSARD Border Target Operating Model: Food and BiosecurityMy hon. Friend is exactly right. It is fitting that the debate is taking place on Back British Farming Day. Biosecurity is pivotal to protecting UK farming. As she has mentioned,…13 Sept 2023HANSARD Border Target Operating Model: Food and BiosecurityDoes the Minister agree that if we get a fully operational border target model, it will not only protect the nation’s biosecurity, but help to unearth the illicit movement of…13 Sept 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ7. As we are a nation of animal lovers, the Conservative Government’s record on animal welfare is a source of great pride, but, sadly, too many abuses remain—from pet theft, the…06 Sept 2023HANSARD Planning and Solar FarmsI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this important debate. On her point about food-producing land, the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee is just finishing a food…19 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee is finalising our report on food security, which has come into sharp focus because of the pandemic and the war in Ukraine. With…18 Jul 2023HANSARD Environmental ProtectionI very much welcome these Government measures. Last week, we on the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee had an emergency session with Thames Water, Ofwat and the…18 Jul 2023HANSARD Under-age VapingI am very grateful to the hon. Lady for giving way. My apologies, Mr Deputy Speaker, for arriving midway through the debate. I was speaking at the all-party parliamentary group on…12 Jul 2023HANSARD Under-age VapingMy hon. Friend is making a powerful speech articulating the risks of vapes in terms of the public health of our young people and the environmental concerns with their disposal,…12 Jul 2023HANSARDAdult and Further EducationMy right hon. Friend is making a passionate speech from his personal and professional perspective, having worked in the FE sector. On the equality of opportunity for our young…05 Jul 2023HANSARDAdult and Further EducationMy hon. and learned Friend is making a passionate speech, focusing on key land-based educational issues. He mentions courses such as agricultural engineering, animal handling and…05 Jul 2023