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HANSARDSerious and Organised Waste CrimeMy hon. Friend makes a good point, and I will liaise with him, and of course Cornwall Council, to see what we can do to improve the situation.21 Feb 2019HANSARDFood WasteMy hon. Friend is right to point out that there can be confusion as a result of labelling. There has been leadership from the very top of the Government in pointing out that, when…21 Feb 2019HANSARDFood WasteWe have had extensive discussions with the Local Government Association and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. We want to move towards mandatory food waste…21 Feb 2019HANSARDFood WasteMy right hon. Friend is absolutely right. Anaerobic digestion can play an important part in dealing with food waste and making sure that we have a truly circular economy. We want…21 Feb 2019HANSARDFood WasteAll the geographical indications that Scotland’s outstanding food producers and other producers enjoy will be protected in the future. The real danger to Scotland’s food producers…21 Feb 2019HANSARDSerious and Organised Waste CrimeMy hon. Friend raises an important point and is an indefatigable campaigner for everyone in his constituency. He is quite right not only that fly-tipping is a horrific crime that…21 Feb 2019HANSARDSerious and Organised Waste CrimeThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right: the “polluter pays” principle is central to good environmental management, and we must ensure that every arm of the justice system has the…21 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: FisheriesWe have been talking to the Department for Transport and the European Commission to ensure that in the event of no deal we maintain access to European markets that is as…21 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: FisheriesThe Government’s vision for the future fisheries policy as we leave the European Union and once again become an independent coastal state was set out in our July 2018 fisheries…21 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend makes an important point. There is a stark contrast with the progressive approach being taken by the Labour Administration in Wales, who have engaged with the Bill…21 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThere is a clear legislative framework following on from the ban introduced by the Labour Government, and this Government have no intention of changing that ban.21 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI congratulate the hon. Lady on her question. She is absolutely right: Minette Batters is an outstanding public servant as leader of the NFU. I also know from the hon. Lady’s…21 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend makes an important point. It is a wish expressed across the House—and, indeed, given effect in one or two of the proposed amendments to the Agriculture Bill—that we…21 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend makes a very good point. Of course it is important that young people’s voices are heard, and the urgency with which they make the case for change is compelling and…21 Feb 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018Why is the right hon. Gentleman scared to take an intervention from the hon. Member for Penistone and Stocksbridge (Angela Smith), a member of the Labour party for 37 years?29 Jan 2019HANSARD No Confidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentAs you know, Mr Speaker, having sat throughout this entire debate, it has been a passionate debate, characterised by many excellent speeches. I commend my hon. Friends the Members…16 Jan 2019HANSARD No Confidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentThank you very much, Mr Speaker. If the Leader of the Opposition will not stand up against Putin when he attacks people in this country, if he will not stand up against fascists…16 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActYes.15 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActYou’re wrong.15 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActName me a single other country that is in a customs union with the EU that has a say over trade deals. Is not this an unprecedented legal and political novelty of the kind that is…15 Jan 2019