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HANSARDAccess to FoodOn the subject of the Game Fair, it is very sad that Chris Packham has been banned from attending to speak out against grouse shooting. I would have thought that the Minister…25 Jul 2019HANSARDMental Health Act 1983As always, it is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Ms Buck. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Bermondsey and Old Southwark (Neil Coyle) on an incredibly powerful…25 Jul 2019HANSARDAutism and Learning Disabilities15. What additional funding he plans to allocate to the NHS to reduce the number of people with autism and learning disabilities held in in-patient settings.23 Jul 2019HANSARDAutism and Learning DisabilitiesI do not know whether the Minister has seen the report from the Children’s Commissioner, but it says that the number of children with autism or learning difficulties in mental…23 Jul 2019HANSARDEngagementsAt Prime Minister’s Questions on 26 June, I was pleased to hear the Prime Minister express sympathy for my 18-year-old constituent Jake Ogborne, who has spinal muscular atrophy.…17 Jul 2019HANSARDSustainable Energy: SomersetThe Minister is a constituency neighbour of mine. If he has time during the summer break, may I urge him to visit Wyke farm in Somerset for an example of a business that prides…16 Jul 2019HANSARDFree Trade and WTO ReformTo return to the subject of continuity agreements, a number have been put in place but they do not apply to some of our biggest trading partners. Does the Secretary of State…11 Jul 2019HANSARD Climate Change, the Environment and Global DevelopmentTwo quick points. At the launch of the “People and Nature” campaign in Parliament on Monday, we discussed the fact that there is not much point in DFID adopting these very…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Animal Welfare (Sentencing) BillAll I wanted to say was that the Minister has twice referred to me as the Member for Bristol West, and I am the Member for Bristol East. I would have thought she would know that…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Climate Change, the Environment and Global DevelopmentI do not know whether my hon. Friend has had a chance to look at the Environmental Audit Committee’s report on UK Export Finance, but does he agree that the Minister’s assertion…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Animal Welfare (Sentencing) BillI start by paying tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Redcar (Anna Turley). I am not very good at doing the more emotional stuff—perhaps it is the former lawyer in me—but I…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Animal Welfare (Sentencing) BillWill the Minister give way on a point of clarification?10 Jul 2019HANSARD Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Billrose —10 Jul 2019HANSARDEarly Years EducationI hope the Chief Secretary has learned from those conversations and will go out to talk to early years providers. The shortfall in funding is having a huge impact. I visited a…02 Jul 2019HANSARDEarly Years Education8. What recent representations he has received from the Secretary of State for Education on the level of Government funding for early years education.02 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. I spoke to a constituent at the weekend who has a lifetime disability living allowance award, but she is now being told that she has to apply for personal independence…01 Jul 2019HANSARDCo-operative and Mutual BusinessesWill my hon. Friend join me in supporting agricultural co-operatives, which play an important role in trying to bring about more sustainable, locally connected food and farming…27 Jun 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseIt was announced to the press this morning that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has appointed Henry Dimbleby to lead on a food review that will result in…27 Jun 2019HANSARDNo Deal: AgricultureIn the recent Tory leadership debate, the Foreign Secretary challenged his rival over no deal, saying: “Let me ask Boris a question: what would you say to a sheep farmer in…27 Jun 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ9. On Friday, a 14-year-old girl with autism and a learning disability was placed in a secure mental health unit 150 miles from home. Her mother has already had to stop work and…26 Jun 2019