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HANSARDRiver EcosystemsThe noble Lord raises the point that we are bringing back environmental law. We the British have been some of the pioneers of that within the European context and we are very…27 Feb 2019HANSARDVeterinary Medicines and Animals and Animal Products (Examination of Residues and Maximum Residue Limits) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019That the Grand Committee do consider the Veterinary Medicines and Animals and Animal Products (Examination of Residues and Maximum Residue Limits) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit)…27 Feb 2019HANSARDTrade in Animals and Related Products (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019That the Grand Committee do consider the Trade in Animals and Related Products (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Relevant document: 15 th Report from the Secondary…27 Feb 2019HANSARDTrade in Animals and Related Products (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, I shall speak also to the instrument grouped with these regulations—the Import of and Trade in Animals and Animal Products (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019—as…27 Feb 2019HANSARDEquine (Records, Identification and Movement) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, it is probably appropriate that I declare an interest as a member of the British Horse Society, although, sadly, at the moment I do not own any horses. The purpose of…20 Feb 2019HANSARDAquatic Animal Health and Alien Species in Aquaculture (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, as indicated, this instrument extends to Northern Ireland only. I am most grateful to officials from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs who are…20 Feb 2019HANSARDEquine (Records, Identification and Movement) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, I am most grateful again for this very constructive debate. Some of the issues have gone beyond the instrument itself, but I am delighted to answer as many of them as I…20 Feb 2019HANSARDAquatic Animal Health and Plant Health (Legislative Functions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, I shall speak also to the instrument grouped with these regulations, as they are so interconnected. I should make it clear, first, that neither instrument makes any…20 Feb 2019HANSARDEquine (Records, Identification and Movement) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019That the Grand Committee do consider the Equine (Records, Identification and Movement) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.20 Feb 2019HANSARDAquatic Animal Health and Alien Species in Aquaculture (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, I am most grateful for a very thought-provoking debate on these matters. I emphasise that the amendments in this instrument are purely about technical changes to ensure…20 Feb 2019HANSARDAquatic Animal Health and Alien Species in Aquaculture (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019That the Grand Committee do consider the Aquatic Animal Health and Alien Species in Aquaculture (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.20 Feb 2019HANSARDAquatic Animal Health and Plant Health (Legislative Functions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019That the Grand Committee do consider the Aquatic Animal Health and Plant Health (Legislative Functions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.20 Feb 2019HANSARDAnimals (Legislative Functions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019That the Grand Committee do consider the Animals (Legislative Functions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.20 Feb 2019HANSARDAquatic Animal Health and Plant Health (Legislative Functions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, this has again been a very interesting and helpful debate. I understand that this is a subject that excites public concern and interest. The noble Baroness, Lady…20 Feb 2019HANSARDVehicle Pollution: Children’s HealthMy Lords, my noble friend is right: it is already an offence to leave a vehicle running unnecessarily while it is stationary. I know that in the City of Westminster idling around…18 Feb 2019HANSARDVehicle Pollution: Children’s HealthMy Lords, the clean air strategy, which has been praised by the World Health Organization, sets out action to reduce emissions from a range of sources to improve public health.…18 Feb 2019HANSARDVehicle Pollution: Children’s HealthMy Lords, I do not have specific detail on the stillbirth issue and I will look into that. However, a joint survey by the UK’s leading children’s charity UNICEF UK and the Royal…18 Feb 2019HANSARDVehicle Pollution: Children’s HealthThat is precisely why we require local authorities to come forward with plans. Nottingham, the first authority with an agreed plan, is retrofitting 171 buses to reduce emissions…18 Feb 2019HANSARDVehicle Pollution: Children’s HealthThat is a very good point. I know that the Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants has started to consider the effects of air pollution on adverse birth outcomes, which…18 Feb 2019HANSARDVehicle Pollution: Children’s HealthMy Lords, clearly there is an end target. As I have already set out, a lot of work is being done during that time, but much more needs to be done. The World Health Organization…18 Feb 2019