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HANSARD Deforestation in the AmazonIt is always a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr McCabe. I congratulate the right hon. Member for Epsom and Ewell (Chris Grayling) on securing this debate. I hope he is not too…23 Jun 2021HANSARDGrouse ShootingIt is always a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Ms McDonagh. I took part in the 2016 debate, which I think it is fair to say was not the best-natured debate that we have had in…21 Jun 2021HANSARDGrouse ShootingThe figures are nowhere near where they should be, in terms of what we could support, and it is not just—21 Jun 2021HANSARDGrouse ShootingI hope the hon. Gentleman is going to explain why the banjo comes into it.21 Jun 2021HANSARDGrouse ShootingI might go on to say why it is problematic in the way they are managed. One of the problems that the campaigners supporting the petition have had is that they have got to the…21 Jun 2021HANSARDGrouse ShootingThere is work going on, but the hen harrier population declined across the UK and the Isle of Man by 24% between 2004 and 2016, with just 575 pairs remaining. Estimates suggest…21 Jun 2021HANSARDGrouse ShootingI do not accept that. If we look at the way the moors are managed, we see that it is to create the largest possible number of grouse, it is to avoid anything that might be a…21 Jun 2021HANSARDGrouse ShootingI suspect they are not benefiting to anything like the same extent as the people who own the land, many of whom are extremely wealthy. They are raking in money from this: I have…21 Jun 2021HANSARDGrouse ShootingThe hon. Member says that the numbers are going up, but they are going up from a very small base. As I say, the figures are nowhere near where they should be. However, the fact is…21 Jun 2021HANSARDRewilding in New Tenancy AgreementsI thank the hon. Member for his engagement with me on this issue—and his tolerance, in some cases. I am pleased to see that the commissioners will be carrying out a natural…17 Jun 2021HANSARDRewilding in New Tenancy AgreementsWhat steps the Church of England is taking to promote rewilding in new tenancy agreements.17 Jun 2021HANSARD Road Connectivity: Teesside to ScotlandIt is, as always, a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Sir Gary. I congratulate the hon. Member for North West Durham (Mr Holden) on securing the debate. I very much look forward…16 Jun 2021HANSARDTransport Decarbonisation PlanWe need the environmental impact assessment from the Department so that we can assess the carbon footprint of road building, and look at whether more sustainable materials can be…16 Jun 2021HANSARDTransport Decarbonisation PlanIt is a pleasure to see you in your place, Ms Nokes. I congratulate the hon. Member for Kensington (Felicity Buchan) on securing this important debate. She made an excellent…16 Jun 2021HANSARDTransport Decarbonisation PlanAm I right in thinking that that would be legislation requiring charge point operators to meet certain reliability standards? Is that what the Minister is suggesting?16 Jun 2021HANSARD 0.7% Official Development Assistance TargetI congratulate the hon. Member for West Worcestershire (Harriett Baldwin), the former Minister, on her speech. She speaks very powerfully from her own experience of visiting…08 Jun 2021HANSARDWorld Oceans Day 2021It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Hosie, and I congratulate the hon. Member for North Devon (Selaine Saxby) on securing the debate and on an excellent speech. I do not…08 Jun 2021HANSARD Environment BillDoes my hon. Friend share my concern that the Government’s proposals on planning reform will actually make the proposals in the Environment Bill on net gain and protecting…26 May 2021HANSARD Environment BillI would like to begin by praising the work of Wild Justice, whose members are far from ill- informed, absolutely passionate about nature conservation and do some excellent work. I…26 May 2021HANSARD Driverless CarsWe were all led to believe that the plan would be published in the spring. When does the Minister think spring officially ends?26 May 2021