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HANSARDBrexit: Environmental RegulationMy Lords, as I said, we are very clear that we will not compromise any of the standards I have described, whether on animal welfare, the environment or food safety. We have a…04 Nov 2019HANSARDBrexit: Environmental RegulationWe have the ability to challenge through the Commission’s oversight. The point is that the OEP is designed precisely to replace that Commission oversight. There is a lot of…04 Nov 2019HANSARDBrexit: Environmental RegulationWhy are noble Lords so negative about this great country?04 Nov 2019HANSARDBrexit: Environmental RegulationMy Lords, the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and secondary legislation will bring existing EU environmental law into domestic law so that it continues to operate after exit.…04 Nov 2019HANSARDBrexit: Environmental RegulationMy Lords, as I said, the interim arrangements would not apply under the description of events that I have, which is that we bring forward a deal, that deal is agreed and there is…04 Nov 2019HANSARDBrexit: Environmental RegulationMy Lords, perhaps the easiest thing is to read out the Prime Minister’s text, in reply to a question precisely on non-regression: “The crucial thing that will reassure her is that…04 Nov 2019HANSARDBrexit: Environmental RegulationMy Lords, my noble friend has hit on something absolutely crucial. We need to ensure that we lead. That is indeed why this country was the first in the world to introduce legally…04 Nov 2019HANSARDBrexit: Environmental RegulationMy Lords, I hope I used the word “ambition”. This country has been world-leading and we have an ambition to continue to be world-leading. Yes, we want to enhance the environment…04 Nov 2019HANSARDBrexit: Environmental RegulationWell, this member of the Government is delighted to say that the United Kingdom is a world leader on animal welfare and environmental standards. We will not water down our…04 Nov 2019HANSARDBrexit: Environmental RegulationYes, during the period up to 31 December, under the relevant clause—I cannot remember which—of the withdrawal Bill, there would be EU oversight of all the arrangements. The point,…04 Nov 2019HANSARDNational Biodiversity Network ReportI have been very lucky to work with Natural England—it does a great job, and I recently saw Tony Juniper. The United Kingdom’s contribution to international climate finance will…04 Nov 2019HANSARDNational Biodiversity Network ReportMy Lords, I shall be very pleased indeed if there is a return of a Conservative Government because we will put the environment four-square in the centre in this country, in our…04 Nov 2019HANSARDNational Biodiversity Network ReportMy Lords, the balance is as I have sought to describe it. Yes, we need to improve and work on soil fertility and soil health. Mixed farming is very important. However, scientific…04 Nov 2019HANSARDCommon Fisheries Policy and Animals (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019That the Regulations laid before the House on 7 October be approved. Relevant document: 2nd Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee . C onsidered in Grand…04 Nov 2019HANSARDCommon Fisheries Policy and Animals (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, this instrument makes technical amendments to ensure that retained EU law is effective and enforceable while also providing continuity to businesses and protection for…30 Oct 2019HANSARDPlastics RecyclingMy Lords, the Government are committed to increasing recycling rates. The Environment Bill introduces legislation that will allow us to ensure that local authorities collect a…30 Oct 2019HANSARDFarm SubsidiesMy Lords, I declare my farming interests, as set out in the register. Continuity for farmers is important and 2020 direct payments will be paid in the same way as they are now.…30 Oct 2019HANSARDFarm SubsidiesMy Lords, clearly there will be a new Parliament. It will be for whoever is successful in the election to take this forward. This Government are very clear that farmers deserve…30 Oct 2019HANSARDFarm SubsidiesI have said from this Dispatch Box, with what I hope noble Lords will understand is every sincerity, that we have no intention of changing environmental and animal welfare…30 Oct 2019HANSARDFarm SubsidiesMy Lords, there has always been a tradition of transporting live animals for breeding and other matters that we have done with our great stock over many years, but we are…30 Oct 2019