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HANSARDSmall BusinessesIs the Minister aware that one of the main difficulties facing small rural businesses is the non-availability of fast and reliable broadband? In the light of the announcement that…01 Oct 2019HANSARDHull’s Maritime City BidIs the hon. Lady aware that if these proposals go ahead, they will also benefit the wider East Riding area? For that reason, she has cross-party support for what she is saying and…03 Sept 2019HANSARDHull’s Maritime City BidThe Minister does not know what she is missing. Will she commit to visiting Hull and the East Riding in the not-too-distant future?03 Sept 2019HANSARD Animal Welfare (Sentencing) BillIs the Minister aware of the growing concern about the welfare of tethered horses? Many horses are attached to a short rope all day long, next to a highway, with no water and…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Animal Welfare (Sentencing) BillI pay tribute to my hon. Friend for all the work that he has done on this subject during his parliamentary career; he is really committed to the issue of animal welfare. I hope,…10 Jul 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillDoes my right hon. Friend agree that there is a case for extending the scope of the Bill to include the road network outside so that all works can be properly co-ordinated and we…21 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) BillI support this Bill, but will the Minister confirm that nothing in it should cause any animal affected by it to be put down?07 May 2019HANSARD Non-stun Slaughter of AnimalsDoes my hon. Friend agree that the situation could be vastly improved in the short term by changing our labelling laws and requiring products to be labelled to show whether…03 Apr 2019HANSARDBeer Taxation and PubsDoes my hon. Friend agree that the closure of a public house often has a far more devastating effect in a rural area, where the pub is the centre and heart of the community, often…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Permitted Development and Shale Gas ExplorationThe present Government have a policy of localism and wish to see devolution increased. If the Government are to be consistent, does he agree that, on this issue, they should let…28 Mar 2019HANSARDdraft Cat and Dog Fur (Control of Import, Export and Placing on the Market) (amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019Most of us would welcome the continuation of the ban, but is the Minister looking to widen the issue in any way? There is a growing campaign against the consumption of dog meat…26 Mar 2019HANSARD Wildlife CrimeThe right hon. Gentleman is making a very good point. Does he agree that in some cases—perhaps the majoritythe irresponsible owner is irresponsible through ignorance? It is an…20 Mar 2019HANSARD Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc.) BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that it is good that the Bill imposes on the Minister the duty to consult and that people should be consulted before we change the law? Does he also…15 Mar 2019HANSARD Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc.) BillMy hon. Friend is making a number of powerful points. Does he agree that there is a case for the Government pursuing a publicity campaign in the wake of this Bill on the issues…15 Mar 2019HANSARDSpeaker’s Statement: New Zealand Terror AttacksI am obliged, Mr Speaker. You just announced that my Parking (Code of Practice) Bill is now an Act of Parliament. It will bring fairness to motorists around the country when they…15 Mar 2019HANSARDSpeaker’s Statement: New Zealand Terror AttacksOn a point of order, Mr Speaker.15 Mar 2019HANSARD Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc.) BillWill my hon. Friend give way?15 Mar 2019HANSARD Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc.) BillI am grateful to my hon. Friend, who has the second best tie in the House, for giving way to the person wearing the best tie. Subsection (6) of the new clause imposes a duty to…15 Mar 2019HANSARD Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc.) BillMy hon. Friend is generous in giving way. Subsection (4)(c) of the new clause refers to the financial consequences of a civil partnership. Has he received any assurance from the…15 Mar 2019HANSARDPrison Estate: Reducing CostsIn seeking to reduce costs, will the Minister give a pledge not to cut corners? He is seeking to build a new prison in my constituency at Full Sutton, but the traffic assessment…12 Mar 2019