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HANSARDSeed Potato IndustryI thank the Secretary of State for that optimism. Even businesses in my constituency of North Norfolk are affected by the ban on exporting seed potatoes into the EU. It is…27 Jan 2021HANSARD Environment BillIt has been a pleasure to serve on the Environmental Audit Committee and discuss a number of topics that form part of this landmark Environment Bill through our inquiries. Our…26 Jan 2021HANSARDEquitable LifeI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman) for his tireless campaign. I do not think that anybody participating in this debate could fail to be moved by the…21 Jan 2021HANSARDEthiopiaMrs Peta Benson, a constituent of mine, has supported an orphanage in Tigray for years. Like many, we are extremely worried by the reported appalling humanitarian crisis that…19 Jan 2021HANSARDEthiopiaWhat recent assessment he has made of the political situation in Ethiopia.19 Jan 2021HANSARDAnimal Charities: Covid-19I thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and my hon. Friend the Member for Southend West (Sir David Amess) for bringing such an important debate to the House and for letting me speak…19 Jan 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsNew variants of coronavirus are emerging, from South Africa to Brazil. The Government have acted quickly by banning flights from these regions, but how can we try to pre-empt…19 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Dental ServicesIt is an honour to be able to speak on this topic, but I have to admit to a slight conflict of interests, as my father, who worked as an NHS dentist for 39 years, is now…14 Jan 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe were told that, as an independent nation, we could not get a free trade deal with the European Union, but we did. We have also signed more than 60 additional trade deals with…14 Jan 2021HANSARDEngagementsI am sure the Prime Minister will join me in saying that we owe an enormous debt of gratitude to all our carers, including unpaid carers, young carers and those throughout the…13 Jan 2021HANSARDOffice for Veterans’ AffairsI thank my hon. Friend for what he is doing for veterans. Service leavers, since 8 January this year, will have been given their veterans ID cards to mark their time in the armed…17 Dec 2020HANSARDOffice for Veterans’ AffairsWhat recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Office for Veterans’ Affairs.17 Dec 2020HANSARD Border Carbon Adjustment Tariffs and DecarbonisationMy hon. Friend is making a fascinating speech—despite starting off talking about sheep, he has managed to keep everyone’s enthusiastic attention throughout. A lot of…16 Dec 2020HANSARDHydrogen EnergyBacton gas terminal in my constituency harbours a significant percentage of the natural gas intake into the UK. What assessment has my right hon. Friend made of the potential…15 Dec 2020HANSARDHydrogen EnergyWhat steps his Department is taking to support the development of hydrogen energy.15 Dec 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUI am sure it was absolutely no coincidence that the Prime Minister dined on scallops and turbot last night. I represent a coastal community. Can my right hon. Friend assure me…10 Dec 2020HANSARDChildhood Cancers: ResearchI thank the hon. Member for Gower (Tonia Antoniazzi) for bringing such an important debate to the fore. Many people will know what the bond is like between parent and child, so…07 Dec 2020HANSARD Digital Infrastructure, Connectivity and AccessibilityIt is a real pleasure to speak in this debate, and I really thank my right hon. Friend the Member for Tatton (Esther McVey) for bringing it to us. I cannot quite remember the…03 Dec 2020HANSARDTrade Agreements: Food and Farming StandardsWhat steps the Government are taking to maintain food and farming standards in future trade agreements.19 Nov 2020HANSARDTrade Agreements: Food and Farming StandardsI represent a rural constituency, North Norfolk, where farming is the lifeblood for so many. My farmers are delighted about the Trade and Agriculture Commission’s statutory…19 Nov 2020