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HANSARDSpecial Educational Needs and Children’s Mental Health ServicesI thank the hon. Member for Newbury (Laura Farris) for securing this important debate. I was not expecting to be called quite so early. I will focus my remarks on my own personal…09 Feb 2022HANSARDChildren’s Mental HealthI am glad we are talking about this issue today, because the figures quoted at the beginning of the debate are shocking. In my area of South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw, three…08 Feb 2022HANSARD Nationality and Borders Bill: LGBTQ+ PeopleI beg to move, That this House has considered the potential effect of provisions in the Nationality and Borders Bill on LGBTQ+ people. It is a pleasure to serve under your…02 Feb 2022HANSARDBees: NeonicotinoidsMy hon. Friend is making some excellent points and an impassioned speech. It is important that we clearly state that the science has been set out and the panel has been spoken to,…02 Feb 2022HANSARD Nationality and Borders Bill: LGBTQ+ PeopleI completely agree. I have huge sympathy with my hon. Friend’s constituent. I am sure that story has been told many times before. Imagine being an LGBTQ+ person who lives in one…02 Feb 2022HANSARD Nationality and Borders Bill: LGBTQ+ PeopleI will use the last two minutes, if colleagues do not mind. Everyone gave such strong and meaningful speeches in the debate, and I am thankful to those who have taken part. I want…02 Feb 2022HANSARDTransition to Net Zero: North Sea Oil and Gas IndustryIn a recent written question, No. 98384, the Government were asked if they would explain how individual policies in the net zero strategy, including on North sea oil and gas,…19 Jan 2022HANSARD Nationality and Borders BillTo clarify, in reference to the very eloquent speech of my hon. Friend the Member for Streatham (Bell Ribeiro-Addy), the hon. Member for Gloucester (Richard Graham) drew an…07 Dec 2021HANSARDCommunity Debt Advice ServicesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Bardell. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle (Emma Hardy) on securing the debate. As…01 Dec 2021HANSARDGlue Traps (Offences) BillI congratulate the hon. Member for Wolverhampton North East (Jane Stevenson) on the Bill, and wish her a speedy recovery. May I add that the hon. Member for Truro and Falmouth…19 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Fifth sitting)I thank the Minister for the response. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the clause. Clause, by leave, withdrawn. Ordered, That further consideration be now adjourned. — (Mrs…18 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Sixth sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the motion. Clause, by leave, withdrawn. New Clause 23 Local abattoir networks “The Secretary of State must ensure a network of local abattoirs…18 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Sixth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. We probably will not press this new clause to a vote, but I think it is important enough to discuss it in Committee. Despite…18 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Sixth sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the motion. Clause, by leave, withdrawn. New Clause 22 Review of cat breeding licencing “(1) The Secretary of State must carry out a review of the…18 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Fifth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. The new clause would ban the sale of dogs with cropped ears, although obviously not if they have been rehomed by official…18 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Sixth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. New clause 21 deals with microchipping of cats. We heard about cattism earlier in the debate. We tabled the new clause…18 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Sixth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. I am both a lover of dogs and a firm believer in science-driven policy. Unfortunately, it is hard to see any credible…18 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Fifth sitting)Thank you, Mr Davies—I will be quick. I am sure that everyone knows about the “justice for Reggie” campaign, which has been working tirelessly better to regulate online sales of…18 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Fifth sitting)I beg to move, that the clause be read a Second time.18 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Fifth sitting)I understand what the Minister says about more consultation, but the Opposition feel that the matter is clearcut and we wish to press new clause 16 to a vote. A lot of time has…18 Nov 2021