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HANSARD Crustacean Mortality in North-east England: Independent Expert AssessmentI can honestly say that, sometimes, I find the response from the Opposition staggering. The hon. Gentleman has just demonstrated a complete and utter misunderstanding of how…26 Jan 2023HANSARD Crustacean Mortality in North-east England: Independent Expert AssessmentWith permission, Mr Deputy Speaker, I will make a statement on the independent expert assessment of crustacean mortality in the north-east of England in 2021 and 2022. Last…26 Jan 2023HANSARD Agricultural Transition PlanAs ever, the hon. Lady is very informed. This is a challenge that we have to get right, and we are putting a lot of work into making sure that we can measure these things in a…26 Jan 2023HANSARD Agricultural Transition PlanI join my right hon. Friend in declaring my interest, and I pay tribute to him for his work as Chair of the Select Committee and the scrutiny that he brings to this area of…26 Jan 2023HANSARDPlant Health and Trade in Animals and Related Products (Amendment) Regulations 2022I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the Plant Health and Trade in Animals and Related Products (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (SI 2022, No. 1367). Ms Cummins, we often…25 Jan 2023HANSARDPlant Health and Trade in Animals and Related Products (Amendment) Regulations 2022That sounded like a challenge to speak quickly, Ms Cummins. I thank colleagues for their interest in this SI, and for taking the trouble to read it and engage. My right hon.…25 Jan 2023HANSARDPlant Health and Trade in Animals and Related Products (Amendment) Regulations 2022There is no evidence that that is the case and that Border Force’s impact is negatively affected, but I recognise the huge challenges in keeping our borders safe. The Government…25 Jan 2023HANSARDPlant Health and Trade in Animals and Related Products (Amendment) Regulations 2022The best example that I can think of within two or three generations would be anthrax. We were able to eradicate that completely from the United Kingdom. However, of course, it is…25 Jan 2023HANSARDPlant Health and Trade in Animals and Related Products (Amendment) Regulations 2022Lebanese potatoes, of course. We take such things case by case, and will continue to take that approach. There are some challenges in the seed potato market, not least to the…25 Jan 2023HANSARDPlant Health and Trade in Animals and Related Products (Amendment) Regulations 2022That is a fantastic, positive story, and I thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. In conclusion—25 Jan 2023HANSARDTotal Allowable Catches: Fisheries NegotiationsIn the UK, we have a respectful democratic process by which we have to bring forward a statutory instrument. That statutory instrument is drafted and we are ready to roll with it,…18 Jan 2023HANSARDTotal Allowable Catches: Fisheries NegotiationsOur motivation is very much to allow this total allowable catch to be used, and we want to get on with that as quickly as possible. It is a new stock with a new quota. We want it…18 Jan 2023HANSARDTotal Allowable Catches: Fisheries NegotiationsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Murray. I am glad to see you in the Chair, rather than in the Chamber intervening and asking me awkward questions. I pay…18 Jan 2023HANSARDTotal Allowable Catches: Fisheries NegotiationsI am conscious that this is turning into a spurdog debate, rather than the original debate. It would be worth somebody applying for a debate of that nature. Let me be absolutely…18 Jan 2023HANSARDAntimicrobial Resistance: Farm AnimalsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Bone. I pay tribute to the hon. Member for Ealing, Southall (Mr Sharma) and congratulate him on calling the debate. The…18 Jan 2023HANSARDTotal Allowable Catches: Fisheries NegotiationsIt is easy to be critical of the data and science that are available to us. The right hon. Gentleman will know that fish move in the sea. It is not like counting sheep in a field;…18 Jan 2023HANSARDAntimicrobial Resistance: Farm AnimalsI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. As I set out, we are about to consult on these matters. We have made huge progress in the right direction. I do not know whether…18 Jan 2023HANSARDAntimicrobial Resistance: Farm AnimalsOf course, we could always reduce it further. But at the same time, we have to balance that with animal welfare and ensuring that no animal is affected detrimentally. No farmer in…18 Jan 2023HANSARDAntimicrobial Resistance: Farm AnimalsI did not say that. To be clear, what I said was that I trust the professional reputation and professionalism of our veterinary services, and that where a veterinary officer is…18 Jan 2023HANSARDAntimicrobial Resistance: Farm AnimalsWe should be absolutely clear that the reduction in antibiotic use has been demonstrated. There has been huge engagement with the sector.18 Jan 2023