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HANSARDDraft Ivory Act 2018 (Meaning of “Ivory” and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024Let me begin with the warthog—I did not think that I had anything to say on the warthog, but I do indeed, thanks to my excellent officials, who have travelled down from York…11 Dec 2024HANSARDDraft Ivory Act 2018 (Meaning of @0082Ivory@0083 and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024That is a fascinating question. What if we go to see the birds exhibition at the Natural History Museum, see a case full of hummingbirds and wonder how many of them are still…11 Dec 2024HANSARDDraft Ivory Act 2018 (Meaning of @0082Ivory@0083 and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024I thank the hon. Gentleman for that point. We have committed to ensuring that future trade agreements promote the highest animal welfare standards. That was not always the case…11 Dec 2024HANSARDDraft Ivory Act 2018 (Meaning of @0082Ivory@0083 and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024I said all I have to say on the warthogs earlier.11 Dec 2024HANSARDDraft Ivory Act 2018 (Meaning of @0082Ivory@0083 and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024Walrus was included in the original consultation but was later removed following further analysis of the Windsor framework implications, so it is to do with the application of EU…11 Dec 2024HANSARDDraft Ivory Act 2018 (Meaning of @0082Ivory@0083 and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024Let me talk about global leadership. We are determined to protect these species, whose conservation status may be threatened by the trade in their ivory. That is why we are…11 Dec 2024HANSARDDraft Ivory Act 2018 (Meaning of @0082Ivory@0083 and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024I undertake to keep that watching brief. On musical instruments, I am happy to write to the hon. Gentleman, but this measure is about the trade in ivory and what is going on.11 Dec 2024HANSARDDraft Ivory Act 2018 (Meaning of @0082Ivory@0083 and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024I give the hon. Lady the undertaking that we will watch our warthogs. I am happy to continue the dialogue, and I thank her for making that point. As described earlier, extending…11 Dec 2024HANSARDDraft Ivory Act 2018 (Meaning of @0082Ivory@0083 and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024Let me begin with the warthog—I did not think that I had anything to say on the warthog, but I do indeed, thanks to my excellent officials, who have travelled down from York…11 Dec 2024HANSARDDraft Ivory Act 2018 (Meaning of @0082Ivory@0083 and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Ivory Act 2018 (Meaning of “Ivory” and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024. Let me begin, Mrs Harris, by saying…11 Dec 2024HANSARD Waste and RecyclingWhat we saw there was a local community campaigning to stop the stink, and I am pleased that the regulator has taken swift action. On the point raised by the right hon. Member for…09 Dec 2024HANSARD Waste and RecyclingI am very happy to look at that, but I gently tell the hon. Gentleman that after more than a decade of austerity, providing more services with less money is a challenge, and many…09 Dec 2024HANSARD Waste and RecyclingI share the hon. Gentleman’s impatience. I am old enough to remember, as Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee in 2017, hearing several predecessors of the right hon. Member…09 Dec 2024HANSARD Waste and RecyclingI will come on to those points later in my speech, and I hope that the right hon. Gentleman will intervene if he does not get the satisfaction and clarity that he seeks. Good…09 Dec 2024HANSARD Waste and RecyclingWhat a pleasure it is to serve under your chairmanship this evening, Madam Deputy Speaker. I thank the hon. Member for Stockton West (Matt Vickers) for raising this issue—he has…09 Dec 2024HANSARD Waste and RecyclingI think the kindest thing that we can say is that the experience of Walleys Quarry is a learning experience for us all. I have a former landfill site in my constituency that has…09 Dec 2024HANSARD Waste and RecyclingIndeed, and how many times my hon. Friend has mentioned Walleys Quarry.09 Dec 2024HANSARD Waste and RecyclingI am very keen to set the record straight, Madam Deputy Speaker. The House will have heard what the right hon. Gentleman had to say. It is important that we do not incinerate…09 Dec 2024HANSARD Waste and RecyclingI am a bit mystified by the right hon. Gentleman’s question, because he put a stop to planning decisions on energy from waste. Did he not conduct an impact assessment beforehand?09 Dec 2024HANSARDFuture of FarmingIt is a pleasure to serve under your very crisp chairmanship, Sir Roger. I pay tribute to all hon. and right hon. Members for whittling down what must have been very long speeches…04 Dec 2024