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HANSARD Environment BillIt is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for Hayes and Harlington (John McDonnell). I thank him for his support for my private Member’s Bill, which I will touch on…26 Jan 2021HANSARD Environment BillI am pleased to be able to make a brief contribution to this important debate. It is a great relief to see the Bill come back to this House, but equally it is a great…26 Jan 2021HANSARD Vaccine Roll-outI applaud my right hon. Friend and his colleagues across the NHS, especially here in Shropshire, for the massive effort by so many people to get this vaccination into those in the…21 Jan 2021HANSARDSittings in Westminster Hall (Suspension) (No. 2)I understand your strictures, Mr Speaker. I am extremely pleased to have the opportunity to speak this evening; it is thanks to the Leader of the House, who allowed remote…13 Jan 2021HANSARDOckenden ReviewI add my sympathy and condolences to all those who have suffered loss or damage to their baby or mother in childbirth under the care of the trust, and I also add my voice to thank…10 Dec 2020HANSARDProcurement Policies: Green Book ChangesWhat assessment he has made of the potential effect on his Department’s procurement policies of the November 2020 changes to the Green Book.07 Dec 2020HANSARDProcurement Policies: Green Book ChangesThe potential pragmatism of the Treasury towards its Green Book rules on public procurement is welcome, as it was heralded as one of my recommendations in my report on prosperity…07 Dec 2020HANSARDEngagementsIn 10 days’ time, the Government are hosting the United Nations climate summit, ahead of COP26 next year. I urge the Prime Minister not to curb his enthusiasm for the environment.…02 Dec 2020HANSARD Agricultural Transition PlanI broadly welcome the thrust of these transition arrangements to improve the environment, although as a farmer I am concerned about farming viability—given the phased 50% cut in…30 Nov 2020HANSARDIntegrated ReviewI warmly welcome this material increase in the defence budget and, in particular, the multi-year nature of the settlement. A significant challenge in defence budgeting is the…19 Nov 2020HANSARDBuilding New HospitalsI am grateful to the Minister for those clarifications, and I obviously welcome this programme, but before he came into office, in March 2018, his Department allocated £312…17 Nov 2020HANSARDBuilding New HospitalsWhat progress his Department has made on building new hospitals.17 Nov 2020HANSARD Participation in DebatesI would like to echo the words of my hon. Friend the Member for Harwich and North Essex (Sir Bernard Jenkin), the Chairman of the Liaison Committee. I am one of those Select…16 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat diplomatic efforts has my right hon. Friend engaged in personally to work with China to ensure success in next year’s CBD15 and COP26 conferences on global biodiversity and…13 Oct 2020HANSARDLebanonWhat steps the Government are taking to support the Lebanese people since the explosion in that country on 4 August 2020.08 Sept 2020HANSARDLebanonI thank the Minister for that answer and for the UK humanitarian response. The Lebanese people have suffered greatly from the consequences of civil war and then failed political…08 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Environmental Audit Committee highlighted in our reports on hand car washes in 2018 and on fast fashion in 2019 clear evidence of modern slavery, in plain sight, in hand car…13 Jul 2020HANSARDDefence Industrial StrategyI am very pleased to hear my right hon. Friend’s commitment to the defence industry in that answer. Investment by Defence in innovation often stimulates dual-use commercial…06 Jul 2020HANSARDDefence Industrial StrategyWhat steps he is taking to develop a defence industrial strategy to support the armed forces.06 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsYesterday’s announcement on easing restrictions for those like me who are among the 2.2 million people who have been shielding for months is very welcome. What reassurance can my…23 Jun 2020