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HANSARDCommon Fisheries Policy (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2020That the Grand Committee do consider the Common Fisheries Policy (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2020. Relevant document: 33rd Report from the Secondary Legislation…02 Dec 2020HANSARDOfficial Controls (Animals, Feed and Food, Plant Health etc.) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, I hope that all noble Baronesses will appreciate that a very considerable number of detailed questions have been posed, and I think it would be helpful to us all if I…02 Dec 2020HANSARDAquatic Animal Health and Alien Species in Aquaculture, Animals, and Marketing of Seed, Plant and Propagating Material (Legislative Functions and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020That the Grand Committee do consider the Aquatic Animal Health and Alien Species in Aquaculture, Animals, and Marketing of Seed, Plant and Propagating Material (Legislative…02 Dec 2020HANSARDVeterinary Medicines and Residues (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020That the Grand Committee do consider the Veterinary Medicines and Residues (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. Relevant document: 34th Report from the Secondary Legislation…02 Dec 2020HANSARDOfficial Controls (Animals, Feed and Food, Plant Health etc.) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020That the Grand Committee do consider the Official Controls (Animals, Feed and Food, Plant Health etc.) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020.02 Dec 2020HANSARDOfficial Controls (Animals, Feed and Food, Plant Health etc.) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, the matters in the four instruments are closely related, and I hope that it will help your Lordships if I speak to them all together. These instruments list the EU to…02 Dec 2020HANSARDCommon Fisheries Policy (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, I hope it will be helpful to your Lordships if I speak to both regulations on the Order Paper, given the close connection between them. These two instruments cover all…02 Dec 2020HANSARDAnimal Welfare and Invasive Non-native Species (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, this instrument amends earlier EU exit regulations relating to three areas: animal welfare, leghold traps and pelt imports, and invasive non-native species. These…30 Nov 2020HANSARDAnimal Welfare and Invasive Non-native Species (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020That the Grand Committee do consider the Animal Welfare and Invasive Non-native Species (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. Relevant document: 33rd Report from the…30 Nov 2020HANSARDAnimal Welfare and Invasive Non-native Species (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, I am most grateful to all noble Lords for contributing to this debate. We have gone quite wide, but all the topics have been fascinating. I will start by saying that…30 Nov 2020HANSARDCommon Organisation of the Markets in Agricultural Products (Producer Organisations and Wine) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 5 and 19 October be approved. Relevant documents: 31st and 33rd Report s from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee.…26 Nov 2020HANSARDRural EconomyI have many meetings; I have had meetings on digital, on crime and on a range of other issues. As I mentioned, as part of the response to the Covid-19 pandemic, we formed a rural…26 Nov 2020HANSARDRural EconomyMy Lords, affordable homes are clearly important, including in rural communities. Two consultations are going on at the moment—on changes to the current planning system and…26 Nov 2020HANSARDRural EconomyThat is absolutely why we are investing and working with the £5 billion programme to support the rollout of gigabit-capable broadband, as well as the joint investment of over £1…26 Nov 2020HANSARDRural EconomyMy Lords, I confirm that the UK shared prosperity fund will take into account the specific needs of rural communities and will help to support investment in rural infrastructure…26 Nov 2020HANSARDRural EconomyMy Lords, the Government will double the amount we invest in the flood and coastal defence programme in England to £5.2 billion over six years from 2021. This will help to protect…26 Nov 2020HANSARDRural EconomyI assure the noble Baroness that that is hugely important. We agree that attracting bright new talent into agricultural and horticultural careers and having a skilled workforce in…26 Nov 2020HANSARDRural EconomyMy Lords, the Government have provided £220 million of new funding to support a better deal for bus users. This includes £20 million for the rural mobility fund to trial new…26 Nov 2020HANSARDRural EconomyMy Lords, I absolutely endorse that the work of carers throughout our community has been absolutely profound during this crisis. The Department of Health and Social Care is…26 Nov 2020HANSARDRural EconomyMy Lords, on the transport issue, on Tuesday the Department for Transport launched a call for evidence to shape a future rural transport strategy. I shall take back to the…26 Nov 2020