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HANSARD Fisheries Bill [Lords]A Labour party policy.13 Oct 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillWhere the Leader of the Opposition leads, the Government follow. I am grateful for that. That visit to Wiltshire was not in vain, I see— [ Interruption. ] What kind of country do…12 Oct 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillI thank my hon. Friend for making that point, and I agree with those concerns. British consumers have spent decades arguing for increased animal welfare in our agriculture…12 Oct 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillI share concerns about the quality of food that could be imported after a post-Brexit trade deal is done, unless there is a legal lock.12 Oct 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillI agree. At least British Ministers will not have to utter the phrase, “It won’t get through Parliament,” because Parliament has, sadly, voted itself out of having a say, making…12 Oct 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillI rise to speak in support of Lords amendments 1, 11, 16 and 17, and on amendment 18 I send my best wishes for a speedy recovery. I declare an interest: my little sister is a…12 Oct 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillI thank the hon. Gentleman for that intervention. The important thing I have taken away from my discussions with farmers in Devon and on visits to farms up and down the country is…12 Oct 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillI am grateful for that intervention, because it gives me a chance to say that we back our British farmers. Tonight, they will be looking at the votes cast in this place to see…12 Oct 2020HANSARDPrisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) BillThe hon. Member is exactly right. That point is an important part of the softer side of communication that needs to be built into the system. The majority of the families found…06 Oct 2020HANSARDPrisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) BillI thank the Minister for his remarks, which will go a long way towards helping the families involved in the case of Vanessa George. I speak today on behalf of the families of the…06 Oct 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. New clause 11 relates to highly protected marine areas for England. This picks up on a running theme of contributions from…15 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)On a point of order, Sir Charles. May I seek clarity on why the vote is being rerun? Will the Chair confirm that it was orderly to put the question on new clause 2, for the…15 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)I beg to move amendment 83, in clause 54, page 37, line 37, after “the” insert “Sustainable”. I will beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment in due course, because the Bill…15 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)I am grateful to the Minister for her support. Noting what the former Minister said, may I challenge the Minister about where the measure will apply to imports? She mentioned that…15 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)Labour supports these amendments and we will not vote against them. Every seal matters and the discussions that we have had with stakeholders show strong support for the measures…15 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)Remote electronic monitoring and cameras on boats are a practical and cost-effective fisheries management tool that brings many benefits. The Lords’ addition of the clause…15 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)I am grateful to the Minister for listening, and agreeing to the amendments that were tabled, effectively, by Labour, in the previous iteration of the Bill, for protection of…15 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)I agree with the key point the right hon. Gentleman makes because, as a west country MP, I see an awful lot of dumpy boats around the west country that have been adjusted to be as…15 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)It is lucky that you did not get too carried away, Sir Charles, because there are some important points I want to raise regarding schedule 9. I would like to take this opportunity…15 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)I think there is different regulation for enforcement; this is on access. Amendment 109 seeks to clarify the difference between a British fishing vessel and an English fishing…15 Sept 2020