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HANSARD NHS Dentistry: Bristol and the South-westI do not know whether my hon. Friend has written to Ministers about this. I have written to Ministers on behalf of constituents who are in pain and need emergency surgery, but…24 Jan 2022HANSARDTonga: Volcano Eruption and TsunamiIt is all well and good to talk about how much money is being given to Tonga, whether in aid or through climate adaptation finance, but the fact is that Tonga is expected to pay…24 Jan 2022HANSARDComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific PartnershipThe national food strategy published last year said that to allow lower environmental and welfare standards in future trade deals would represent “an extraordinary failure of…20 Jan 2022HANSARDGlue Traps (Offences) BillI am glad that the hon. Gentleman has raised this point, because I had that flagged as a concern as well. For a start, what does “finds a glue trap” mean? Someone renting a…19 Jan 2022HANSARDGlue Traps (Offences) BillI thank the hon. Lady for giving way and for introducing the Bill. The use of glue traps sounds like a completely gruesome practice, and I am glad that she is taking steps to…19 Jan 2022HANSARDGlue Traps (Offences) BillE-scooters are not allowed to be used on the road or pavement, unless they are the rental ones, but more than 300,000 have been sold, and we know that they are used on the road. I…19 Jan 2022HANSARD UK Government Recognition of SomalilandI did not intend to speak tonight, but I am glad to have the opportunity to say a few words. I congratulate the right hon. Member for South Staffordshire (Gavin Williamson) on…18 Jan 2022HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [Lords]It feels rather odd to be rising after three Tory Back Benchers in a row—the only three Tory Back Benchers who have spoken in this debate—have all criticised a Government Bill, so…18 Jan 2022HANSARD UK Government Recognition of SomalilandThat is exactly my point. The future of Somaliland has nothing to do with the Federal Government of Somalia, and it should not be in their hands. We need to be brave and step up…18 Jan 2022HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [Lords]The hon. Gentleman is making an excellent speech, which supports the argument that clause 2 ought to include positive measures. Would it not be great if we introduced legislation…18 Jan 2022HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [Lords]That might be a matter for the Bill Committee, so that we avoid some of the criticisms we have seen. I hope that the recognition of the sentience of decapods and cephalopods will…18 Jan 2022HANSARDDowning Street Garden EventI, too, have constituents’ accounts from around that time. One said: “My aunt committed suicide a few weeks ago and I could not hug my mum (who found her body) at her funeral”.…11 Jan 2022HANSARDDeforestation in the AmazonWill the Minister explain the logic of putting British money into such projects but allowing Bolsonaro other things? That is a pittance compared to what is happening on the…05 Jan 2022HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateIn response to my hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield South East (Mr Betts), who talked about the severe shortages of lateral flow tests in pharmacies, the Prime Minister was…05 Jan 2022HANSARDDeforestation in the AmazonThank you, Mr Hollobone, for calling me to speak, and happy new year to you; it is a pleasure to see you in the Chair. I congratulate the right hon. Member for Epsom and Ewell…05 Jan 2022HANSARD UK-Australia Free Trade AgreementHappy new year, Madam Deputy Speaker. Australia is the only country in the developed world on WWF’s list of global deforestation hotspots, and beef production is the No. 1 driver…05 Jan 2022HANSARDNational Food Strategy and Public HealthIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Efford. I congratulate the hon. Member for Stoke-on-Trent Central (Jo Gideon) on securing the debate. Before I start, I pay tribute to…15 Dec 2021HANSARDNational Food Strategy and Public HealthIt is Bristol East. Also, I have met Henry lots of times; we talk all the time.15 Dec 2021HANSARDNational Food Strategy and Public HealthWill the hon. Member give way?15 Dec 2021HANSARDReoffending RatesOne way of preventing reoffending would be to make sure that appropriate sentences are imposed in the first place, so what is the Minister doing to ensure that pre-sentence…14 Dec 2021