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HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Second sitting)Q And the police will be in a position to find a home within seven days for dogs? Rob Taylor: The dog will be placed in the care of a dogs home, then it will be up for relocation…09 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Second sitting)Thank you very much.09 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (First sitting)Q I am talking about prior to charge—when somebody is arrested, interviewed and released on bail by the police, so there is no charge. What happens to the dog in those…09 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (First sitting)Q It is almost certain that somebody arrested for an offence like this would either be released under investigation or granted police bail. Is the position that you would like…09 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (First sitting)Q I think there is a concern about how these matters are prosecuted. Paula, you touched on the potential for a dog to be kept in kennels for a long time. Clause 27(2), (3) and (4)…09 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (First sitting)Q I have a couple of questions about clauses 26 to 41 in part 2 of the Bill, specifically about dogs attacking or worrying livestock, and about criminal enforcement. I was a…09 Nov 2021HANSARD Nuclear Energy (Financing) BillIt is a pleasure to follow such a powerful, articulate, passionate speech, as I think everybody would agree, and I want to develop some of the points that were made by my hon.…03 Nov 2021HANSARDJobs and InvestmentDoes my right hon. Friend agree that it is vital that, for all the Government’s support for enterprise, innovation and new investment in Northern Ireland, they must not be…27 Oct 2021HANSARD Budget ResolutionsHaving sat here for six hours, I am running out of unique points to make. Rather than following in the footsteps of illustrious colleagues who made fine, analytical arguments on…27 Oct 2021HANSARDJobs and Investment6. What steps the Government are taking to create jobs and attract investment in Northern Ireland.27 Oct 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWill the Leader of the House make time for a debate on special educational needs provision for young people up to the age of 25? It is crucial that we ensure young people with SEN…23 Sept 2021HANSARD Human Rights: KashmirI am an officer of the Kashmir all-party parliamentary group, and, along with the hon. Member for Bradford South (Judith Cummins) and the chair, went to Kashmir. This was within…23 Sept 2021HANSARD Human Rights: KashmirWill the Minister give way?23 Sept 2021HANSARDCoronavirus: Education Setting Attendance and Support for PupilsWill my hon. Friend confirm that keeping children in school and educational settings is an absolute priority? Does he agree that children with special educational needs and those…23 Sept 2021HANSARD Violence Against Women and Girls: Police ResponseI welcome my hon. Friend to her place. In the year to June 2020, it was estimated that 70% of domestic abuse cases were closed prematurely by Greater Manchester police. During the…22 Sept 2021HANSARDEden North: Benefits for LancashireIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. I have come here today to pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Morecambe and Lunesdale (David Morris) for the…22 Sept 2021HANSARDInjunction to Protect the M25I welcome the steps that my right hon. Friend and the Government have taken to address this very serious issue. It is not protest, but deliberate acts by people going on to the…22 Sept 2021HANSARDWorking People’s Finances: Government PolicyWhat a joy it was to hear my hon. Friend the Member for Hartlepool (Jill Mortimer) give a truly brilliant speech. It is somewhat apt that the hon. Member for Islwyn (Chris Evans)…21 Sept 2021HANSARDWorking People’s Finances: Government PolicyFrom recollection, and my hon. Friend the Member for Hartlepool will tell me if I am wrong, Ben Houchen got 74% of the vote. Conservative MPs have been elected in Labour areas of…21 Sept 2021HANSARDDisabled People: Employment OpportunitiesThe Minister and the Secretary of State have a proud record of putting in place programmes that increase opportunities for everyone to access high-quality employment and training.…13 Sept 2021