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HANSARD Waste Processing Facilities: Local EnvironmentI thank the hon. Gentleman for his comments. Of course, powers were used in the case of the company he referred to, New Earth Solutions, in respect of the fly infestation. Action…23 Oct 2019HANSARD Waste Processing Facilities: Local EnvironmentIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Bone. I congratulate the hon. Member for Bristol North West (Darren Jones)—almost a neighbour in the west country—on securing…23 Oct 2019HANSARDDraft Waste and Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Waste and Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. I am delighted to be…22 Oct 2019HANSARDDraft Waste and Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I thank everyone on the Committee, particularly our colleagues from Northern Ireland, for their help and input. Just in case hon. Members have any queries, I assure them that…22 Oct 2019HANSARDDraft Waste and Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019The UK has committed to maintaining environmental standards and to ensuring that the current best available technique conclusion implementing decisions, which set out the relevant…22 Oct 2019HANSARDDraft Waste and Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I thank the shadow Minister for his very clear points about how there have been a great many amendments. I am sure none of us wants to see any muddling of amendments, because…22 Oct 2019HANSARDDraft Waste and Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My hon. Friend is as astute as ever, and I thank him for his intervention. The instrument will not result in any lowering of environmental standards, but in those standards being…22 Oct 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Plant Health)Well spotted. I am glad that the shadow Minister is on his toes. Yes, that will also include rail freight. I am glad we have cleared that one up. Early warning systems for new…08 Oct 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Plant Health)I thank all Members who have contributed to the debate. There were a great many more interventions than one might have expected, and I am heartened to hear that so many people are…08 Oct 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Plant Health)I beg to move, That the draft Plant Health (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which were laid before this House on 22 July, be approved. These regulations amend the…08 Oct 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Plant Health)I thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. As he will know, I have an interest in this area, and I wish to give assurances that this Government are taking alien species…08 Oct 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Plant Health)That is very much on the Government’s radar. Indeed, DEFRA is really strong in this policy area and works constantly to see what new threats might be coming into and out of the…08 Oct 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Plant Health)Again, the hon. Lady raises a good point. We are setting up the most stringent system and checks. I will perhaps make some references to that in my summing up at the end, because…08 Oct 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Plant Health)I shall just finish describing the horrific effects of this virus, if the hon. Gentleman does not mind. The virus affects all roses and its mite vector may be present in both…08 Oct 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Plant Health)That intervention leads me neatly to the other thing that we are protecting, so I will answer the hon. Gentleman’s question shortly. The oak processionary moth is native to…08 Oct 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Plant Health)I am going to press on, because time is tight. The instrument will amend primary legislation to remove references to EU obligations. The changes have no operational impact, but…08 Oct 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Plant Health)Regulation 2 of the instrument applies to Great Britain, regulation 3 applies to Northern Ireland, and regulations 4 and 5 apply to England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The…08 Oct 2019HANSARDSkerne River: Discover Brightwater ProjectIt is an honour to respond to an Adjournment debate under your auspices again, Dame Eleanor. I thank the hon. Member for Sedgefield (Phil Wilson) so much for bringing the debate…05 Sept 2019HANSARDHull’s Maritime City BidIt is a delight for my ministerial debut to happen under your auspices, Mr Hollobone. I thank the hon. Member for Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle (Emma Hardy) for bringing such…03 Sept 2019HANSARDHull’s Maritime City BidThat is a lovely offer. I love Yorkshire anyway—I think it is very close to Somerset in its feel—and I would very much like to make a trip and visit all these places, particularly…03 Sept 2019