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HANSARD Rural Communities in Cumbria: Levelling UpI thank my hon. Friend, the Chair of the Select Committee on which I am privileged to sit. He makes a fantastic point. It is about connectivity across our great country, and rural…23 Feb 2022HANSARD Vehicle Ownership: Fatal Accidents and Rural CrimeI applaud my hon. Friend for bringing forward this debate on this important issue and for highlighting the tragic case in his constituency. Does he agree that the rural crime he…26 Jan 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: Dispute ResolutionWe have learned that viruses and many infectious agents do not stick to international or, indeed, domestic borders. That is all too true in the human setting, but also in the…25 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsVolunteers who serve on our parish councils do an amazing job. In rural communities such as mine, there are significant challenges to attending meetings, such as transport,…24 Jan 2022HANSARDTonga: Volcano Eruption and TsunamiI thank the Minister for her statement and echo the words from throughout the Chamber about our solidarity and support for the people of Tonga. I welcome the fact that we are…24 Jan 2022HANSARD Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) BillI congratulate my hon. Friend, the proud champion for Darlington, on having introduced this Bill and on getting it so far. I fully support the Bill, which will improve the safety…21 Jan 2022HANSARD Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Billrose—21 Jan 2022HANSARD Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) BillI am grateful to my hon. Friend for giving way to a double-headed intervention. His points about the database are well made—it is important that authorities can access and share…21 Jan 2022HANSARDApproved Premises (Substance Testing) BillI congratulate my hon. Friend on bringing his Bill this far, and I wish him well in its further passage. It is an important Bill. He has fluently described the changing patterns…21 Jan 2022HANSARDApproved Premises (Substance Testing) BillI am grateful to my hon. Friend for giving way again. He brings up the point about the different types of drugs that are available. I was not going to bring this up, but he has…21 Jan 2022HANSARD Hare Coursing BillI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for North East Bedfordshire (Richard Fuller) on taking forward this Bill on such an important issue. He has mentioned the organisations…21 Jan 2022HANSARD Misuse of Fireworks BillI congratulate the hon. Member on bringing forward the Bill and on highlighting the importance of improving the regulation of fireworks. As a veterinary surgeon, I have had the…21 Jan 2022HANSARD Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) BillIf you will forgive me for making a second cricket analogy in two days, Mr Speaker, I cannot resist the opportunity to break my duck and intervene on the hon. Member. On his point…21 Jan 2022HANSARDTrade with AustraliaFree trade agreements should be fair to both partners. The Australian FTA—dare I say it, like the Ashes cricket series—is a bit one-sided in favour of Australia. Will my right…20 Jan 2022HANSARDCoal Use Reduction6. What progress he made at COP26 on reducing the use of coal.19 Jan 2022HANSARDCoal Use ReductionI congratulate the COP President on his achievements at COP26. I welcome our move away from the use of coal, and that should include any new exploration for both thermal and…19 Jan 2022HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [Lords]Leaving the European Union certainly means that the UK can put legislation on the statute book to promote animal health and welfare. I would like the Government to go further,…18 Jan 2022HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [Lords]It is very important for the committee to have a brief to look at policy across Departments. Yes, it is important that the Secretary of State responds, but it is equally important…18 Jan 2022HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [Lords]I will come on to some examples of why I think the committee will be important, and how the Government and the Secretary of State respond to it will be useful in formulating…18 Jan 2022HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [Lords]It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle (Emma Hardy). It is a pleasure and privilege to speak in the debate on a very important Bill that…18 Jan 2022