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HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No.2) Bill (First sitting)Q Can I ask about the seizure of animals? In your written evidence you talked about the ability to deprive those convicted of the offences of the animals. It is implicit in the…21 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No.2) Bill (First sitting)Q This was picked up in the answer that Nicola gave a moment ago about public views towards this. My sense from the research and the consultation that the last Labour Government…21 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No.2) Bill (First sitting)Q Have you seen a movement of animals from countries that have implemented bans, such as Scotland, into countries that have not? Would this effectively encourage a trade in circus…21 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)Q Can I ask one final, quick question, since we have your expertise in front of us? You said that the Bill says “not commonly domesticated”. One of the areas we looked is whether…21 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)Q I agree entirely. In your submission you refer not only to travelling circuses, but to the definition of “wild animal.” We heard from the RSPCA this morning that it is broadly…21 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No.2) Bill (First sitting)Q I would like to ask about the definition of a travelling circus, especially from an international perspective, given that a number of countries have similar bans. Do you think…21 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No.2) Bill (First sitting)Q This question is similar to the one that my hon. Friend the Member for Bristol East asked the previous panel about the international experience of this ban. Do these bans work…21 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)So greater clarity would be helpful. Mike Radford: It is essential, I think.21 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)Q Thank you for your very helpful written evidence. One of my concerns about the Bill relates to the definitions of a travelling circus. I notice that in your written evidence, in…21 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No.2) Bill (First sitting)Q There is a sense sometimes that Britain is leading the way in animal welfare. In some areas we are, but in this area we seem to be very slow and a proposal that was initially…21 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No.2) Bill (First sitting)Q I wanted to go back to Angie’s written submission, which talks about the circus animals suffering. There is a general understanding that banning wild animals from circuses is a…21 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No.2) Bill (First sitting)Q Are there any concerns at the moment that the keepers and those who are employed to look after wild animals in circuses are, in themselves, doing things that are deliberately…21 May 2019HANSARDImmunity for SoldiersGiven his service to the country and experience in Northern Ireland, the hon. Gentleman knows this issue better than many others in this place. Veterans have raised the question…20 May 2019HANSARDDefence ManufacturingThe cross-party report on shipbuilding recommended that the new Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships are built in British shipyards—that is absolutely vital and enjoys cross-party support.…20 May 2019HANSARDImmunity for SoldiersIt is a pleasure to be called so early in the debate. I take your guidance about not speaking about individual circumstances, Mrs Moon. My purpose is to give a voice to the many…20 May 2019HANSARDImmunity for SoldiersI agree. Fairness is an important part of the solution to dealing with a sense of betrayal. Justice needs not only to be done but to be seen to be done and, at the moment, there…20 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Secretary of State is very familiar with Portsmouth, but will she make sure that one of her first Royal Navy visits is to Devonport so that she can maintain a similar…20 May 2019HANSARD WhatsApp Data BreachThere will be millions of people with a serious concern that their data—their conversations with loved ones and business contacts—has been stolen by this spyware, and they will…15 May 2019HANSARDOne Public Estate ProgrammeI take what the hon. Gentleman has said. In Plymouth, although we are better known for the Royal Navy and the Royal Marines, we do have an Army base at the Royal Citadel. One of…14 May 2019HANSARDOne Public Estate ProgrammeIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Paisley. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Warwick and Leamington (Matt Western) on such a superb and powerful…14 May 2019