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HANSARDExiting the European Union (Plant Health)It is very important that we have very high standards and I am glad that we are doing that, but will my hon. Friend also ensure that they are high standards that help domestic…02 Dec 2020HANSARD Public HealthMany of my constituents are very angry that west Berkshire and Wokingham have been placed in tier 2 when we were in tier 1 before the national lockdown and we still have very low…01 Dec 2020HANSARD Exiting the European UnionI have declared my business interests in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. May I reassure the Opposition that I wanted to make a few comments in this debate, and I…24 Nov 2020HANSARD Exiting the European UnionOn the contrary. As I have just explained, there has been no pressure to withdraw my application. Some of my right hon. and hon. Friends who thought that they were going to speak…24 Nov 2020HANSARD Exiting the European UnionOf course I hope we can do things to help the Falkland Islands, as we have over many years. They are clearly part of our family, and blood and treasure have been shed to ensure…24 Nov 2020HANSARD Exiting the European UnionI am not giving way, because I have a couple of points to make, and I am conscious that many Members wish to make speeches.24 Nov 2020HANSARD Exiting the European UnionThere are clearly Members on the Opposition Benches wishing to catch your eys, Madam Deputy Speaker. The second point I want to make is that this is about our balance of trade and…24 Nov 2020HANSARD Exiting the European UnionWill the Minister give way?24 Nov 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment BillIndeed. This issue—where does security end—is very difficult. If we look at the great wars of the last century, which we do not want to repeat, food supply was absolutely critical…17 Nov 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment BillI have declared my business interests in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I support the idea of Ministers having powers to prevent foreign acquisitions where security…17 Nov 2020HANSARD Remembrance, UK Armed Forces and SocietyToday, we remember all those who died in war. As we peer into the gaslit world of the great war or seek to look behind the blackout curtains of 1940s Britain, we realise that we…11 Nov 2020HANSARD Lockdown: Economic SupportI am glad that the Government agree that where, by law, they stop people working and earning a living, they should compensate them. Will the Government look again at the terms of…03 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMore action is needed to help livelihoods and save incomes, so will the Government share and, if necessary, develop their work with the commercial and public sectors on how…20 Oct 2020HANSARDEU Exit: Negotiations and the Joint CommitteeHas my right hon. Friend seen how much popular and excellent quality fresh food there is in our supermarkets with the Union flag on the packaging? Will he confirm that if the EU…19 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillDoes the Minister accept that paying people from the local labour force better, and paying for their training, is a much cheaper solution than building lots of houses to invite…19 Oct 2020HANSARD Public Health: Coronavirus RegulationsHow long do the scientists think we will need these lockdowns for, and what is their exit plan?13 Oct 2020HANSARD Public Health: Coronavirus RegulationsThe Government are desperately trying to find that balance point between protecting livelihoods and protecting lives, and I am grateful to them for all they are doing to try to…13 Oct 2020HANSARD Fisheries Bill [Lords]I am almost seduced by Opposition amendment 1. It is an admirable idea that we should land more of our own fish in our own ports, but I am probably not going to make it to their…13 Oct 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillWill the Minister give way?29 Sept 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillI must not take up too much time. I wish to develop my argument quickly. We have to recognise what we are dealing with here. The EU withdrawal agreement was pretty unsatisfactory…29 Sept 2020