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HANSARD Environmental ProtectionI thank the hon. Member for his intervention, which is perceptive, because the Government are definitely encouraging research and innovation in this field. He specifically…15 Jun 2020HANSARD Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Sanctuaries: ReopeningWhat a tremendous afternoon! It takes me back to what I think was the most exciting debate in the Chamber since I have been here, which was about hedgehogs. The House was full,…11 Jun 2020HANSARD Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Sanctuaries: ReopeningOh, I am terribly sorry. I was informed that I had to stop at five. Anyway, I have almost finished, Madam Deputy Speaker. I just want to end by thanking absolutely everybody…11 Jun 2020HANSARD Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Sanctuaries: ReopeningThat is noted. The exact scope of easing restrictions is being discussed as we speak. We will consider whether other outdoor animal attractions can open safely in future and at…11 Jun 2020HANSARD Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Sanctuaries: ReopeningI hear what my hon. Friend says and that has been noted. I also get the message loud and clear that there are calls for a wide range of other wildlife enterprises, including farm…11 Jun 2020HANSARD Water IndustryThe water supply is to be looked at in the round. If the hon. Gentleman would like to have a conversation with me, I would be happy to tell him about all the things we have in…10 Jun 2020HANSARD Water IndustryI beg to move, That the draft Water Industry (Specified Infrastructure Projects) (English Undertakers) (Amendment) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 28 April,…10 Jun 2020HANSARD Water IndustryI have been generous in giving way, but I will do so again.10 Jun 2020HANSARD Water IndustryI welcome the shadow Minister to her place. I believe this is her first time at the Dispatch Box and I very much look forward to working with her on all the exciting issues we are…10 Jun 2020HANSARD Water IndustryMy right hon. Friend makes an exceedingly good point. Of course the Government are completely aware of the situation on water supply and dealing with the issues he is talking…10 Jun 2020HANSARD Water IndustryMy right hon. Friend makes a sound point. A lot of the issue is that we have been in lockdown and there has been an enormous increase in demand for water because people have been…10 Jun 2020HANSARD Restoration of CanalsIt is a pleasure to be here this afternoon talking about canals—a lovely subject on which to end the day. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Montgomeryshire (Craig…04 Jun 2020HANSARD Flood Defences: Tenbury WellsI do not know whether I should say I am delighted to be back, but this is the first time, apart from voting, that I have set foot in the Chamber. It is very good to see you in the…03 Jun 2020HANSARDCommercial and Household Waste CollectionDEFRA officials are working with local authorities and industry to ensure that commercial and household waste can continue to be collected safely during the coronavirus outbreak.…19 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Death and Infection Rate: Air QualityAs the hon. Lady will know, we have supported Nottingham City Council to tackle its nitrogen dioxide exceedance through a £1 million investment to support the uptake of e-taxis…19 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Death and Infection Rate: Air QualityI know that the hon. Gentleman works very hard in this area. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Public Health England and the ONS are working together to…19 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Death and Infection Rate: Air QualityDEFRA has had extensive discussions with the Department of Health and Social Care on the relationship between air quality and health, recently considering the specific…19 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Lockdown: Air QualityAs the hon. Gentleman alludes to, the Environment Bill delivers key parts of the clean air strategy and introduces a duty to set an ambitious, legally binding target on PM…19 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Lockdown: Air QualityIt has been made very clear in all the guidance and by the Prime Minister that, first and foremost, if people can work from home, they should do so. Those who have to go to work…19 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Lockdown: Air QualityIt is an absolute pleasure to be taking part today, Mr Speaker, although nothing really makes up for being there in person with you. DEFRA’s roadside air quality monitoring…19 May 2020