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HANSARD Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) BillIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Sir Mark. I want the Bill to proceed, so I will be brief. I congratulate the my hon. Friend the Member for Crawley on bringing it…25 Jan 2023HANSARD Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) BillI note that clause 4(2) states: “Sections 1 and 2 come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by regulations appoint.” Has my hon. Friend received any assurances…25 Jan 2023HANSARDDraft South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (Transfer of Functions) Order 2023The explanatory memorandum that the Minister’s Department has produced, at paragraph 12.2, under “Impact”, states: “The impact on the public sector is beneficial, as this…19 Jan 2023HANSARDNHS Dentists13. What recent steps his Department has taken to increase the number of dentists working in the NHS.06 Dec 2022HANSARDNHS DentistsIs the Minister aware that there is a particular problem in Bridlington in my constituency, where an increasing number of residents are finding it not just difficult to access NHS…06 Dec 2022HANSARDEquipment Theft (Prevention) BillIs my hon. Friend, like me, rather shocked to see the Liberal Democrat Benches completely empty? Clearly, the Liberal Democrats do not care about this matter.02 Dec 2022HANSARDEquipment Theft (Prevention) BillWill my hon. Friend give way—to another Greg?02 Dec 2022HANSARDEquipment Theft (Prevention) BillMy hon. Friend has run through the list of advances that we now see on ATVs. Can he tell the House why manufacturers have not added to that list by fitting immobilisers, which…02 Dec 2022HANSARDEquipment Theft (Prevention) BillOn preventing resale, is it not clear that there may have to be a record-keeping requirement on retailers? Sadly, because retailers come and go, the best way for this to be…02 Dec 2022HANSARDEquipment Theft (Prevention) BillDoes my hon. Friend agree with the comment I made earlier about the importance of ensuring through the record-keeping provision that records are not lost if, for example, a vendor…02 Dec 2022HANSARDEquipment Theft (Prevention) BillI am obliged to my hon. Friend for giving way. Just going back to his earlier comments about rural crime, is it still not the case that, sadly, suspects are 25% more likely to be…02 Dec 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseCan we have a Government review, followed by a statement, on the desirability of abandoning the flawed annual ritual of putting our clocks back every autumn, plunging the nation…01 Dec 2022HANSARDDraft Transport and Works (Guided Transport Modes) (Amendment) Order 2022Can the Minister assure the Committee that there will be a joined-up approach here? For example, I notice that this proposal applies only to England and Wales. What assurances can…22 Nov 2022HANSARDDraft Water Fluoridation (Consultation) (England) Regulations 2022
Draft Health and Care Act 2022 (Further Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022We should make no mistake about what we are doing here. This is compulsory medication, because water is essential to human life. Will the Minister clarify one matter? Paragraph…24 Oct 2022HANSARDDraft Water Fluoridation (Consultation) (England) Regulations 2022
Draft Health and Care Act 2022 (Further Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022The Minister is being generous in giving way. What is the duty to monitor and sample water where fluoride has been added to ensure that the dosage of fluoride is not excessive?24 Oct 2022HANSARDDraft Water Fluoridation (Consultation) (England) Regulations 2022
Draft Health and Care Act 2022 (Further Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022Will the Minister reassure us that if he writes to any single member of the Committee on any issue that has been raised, he will write to us all?24 Oct 2022HANSARD Ban on Fracking for Shale Gas BillOn the question put to my hon. Friend by the Liberal Democrats, is the answer not my suggestion that, in fracking applications, we remove the right to appeal to an inspector and…19 Oct 2022HANSARD Ban on Fracking for Shale Gas BillMy right hon. Friend is being very generous in giving way. Is the neatest way of assessing local consent to take away the right of appeal to a planning inspector in these matters,…19 Oct 2022HANSARD Voting by Proxy (Amendment and Extension)On reflection, does my right hon. Friend not think that it might be better to allow a longer period of time to elapse so that a fuller evaluation can take place, before the…12 Oct 2022HANSARD Shale Gas ExtractionDespite what the Secretary of State said, is it not the case that forecasting the occurrence of seismic events as a result of fracking remains a challenge to the experts? Is it…22 Sept 2022