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HANSARD Trade (Australia and New Zealand) BillI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. I think it important that when we are striking trade deals with other countries, all parts of the United Kingdom—all parts of the…06 Sept 2022HANSARD Trade (Australia and New Zealand) BillI thank the hon. Gentleman for that intervention. As we heard earlier, the paucity of scrutiny is something we are very much aware of. I will stand up for my Cumbrian farmers and…06 Sept 2022HANSARDHeatwave ResponseI thank my right hon. Friend for his statement, and I thank him and those in his Department and across Government who are working on planning and resilience in these unprecedented…20 Jul 2022HANSARDCOP26 OutcomesDoes the President of COP26 agree that the extreme hot weather this week serves as a stark reminder of the realities and danger of climate change, and the need for the UK and the…20 Jul 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. Currently, 16 to 18-year-olds must legally continue education or training but are not entitled to transport. That penalises young folk living in rural areas such as Alston…04 Jul 2022HANSARDChurch SchoolsI thank my hon. Friend for that answer. Unfortunately, the educational attainment of children across the country, including in rural areas, can all too often be impacted by…23 Jun 2022HANSARDChurch Schools3. What recent assessment the Church has made of the contribution of its schools to education (a) in Penrith and The Border constituency and (b) across England.23 Jun 2022HANSARDPuppy Smuggling11. What steps his Department is taking to help tackle the illegal puppy smuggling trade.23 Jun 2022HANSARDPuppy SmugglingThe steps proposed in the kept animals Bill, in our Environment, Food and Rural Affairs report on the movement of animals across borders, and in the commercial and non-commercial…23 Jun 2022HANSARDNI Protocol Bill: Discussions with the EUMany of the issues related to trade and movement of goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland are plant and animal-related. What progress have the Government made in trying…22 Jun 2022HANSARD Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) BillI do not believe that people need to fear this technology. This is not about creating Frankenstein’s monster or introducing DNA from another species. From developing disease…15 Jun 2022HANSARD Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) BillHear, hear!15 Jun 2022HANSARD Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) BillWe have heard concerns that people feel that an exogenous species of DNA would be coming in. Does my hon. Friend agree that this technology is not about that? This is not about an…15 Jun 2022HANSARDGovernment Food StrategyI welcome this statement that the Government are bolstering food production and food security. Producing food sustainably and looking after the environment go hand in hand, and…13 Jun 2022HANSARD Levelling-up and Regeneration BillI very much welcome the aims and missions of the Bill on education, skills, health and wellbeing, transport connectivity and closing gaps in opportunity. Levelling up is a key…08 Jun 2022HANSARDBreed-specific LegislationI am encouraged to hear that the Government’s response is to look at the evidence when reviewing such legislation. It is a sensitive area that people feel passionately about, and…06 Jun 2022HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity Fund: Rural AreasI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this important debate on support for rural communities. Levelling up throughout the entire United Kingdom must include rural communities.…11 May 2022HANSARDFertiliser CostsSadly, food security has come into sharp relief again with the dreadful situation in Ukraine. Our fantastic farmers in Cumbria and across the UK continue to produce high-quality…28 Apr 2022HANSARDIllegal Migrant Crossings in the ChannelI was recently humbled to be able to attend a vigil for peace organised by the Penrith and Eden Refugee Network and local churches. Will my hon. Friend join me in thanking…28 Apr 2022HANSARDChannel 4 PrivatisationUp and down the country, public service broadcasters, such as Channel 4, the BBC and ITV, are treasured national assets, delivering vital news, education, entertainment and sport.…27 Apr 2022