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HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillIt is absolutely for the birds. Not only are our farming businesses being attacked through the changes to inheritance tax, but they face complications and additional burdens…11 Mar 2026HANSARDFur: Import and SaleIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Jardine. I thank the hon. Member for Newport West and Islwyn (Ruth Jones) for securing today’s debate. She has been a…10 Mar 2026HANSARD English RugbyI thank the hon. Member for West Dorset (Edward Morello)) for securing this debate. In Keighley we have an urgent challenge: the last Conservative Government allocated more than…10 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsIn 2014, a man in my constituency was ambushed, violently beaten with a pickaxe handle and left lying in the street with serious injuries. At the time of the conviction, the judge…25 Feb 2026HANSARDFirearms LicensingThe hon. Member is making some important points, but did he note that the Law Commission, in its 2015 report on firearms, did not recommend moving section 2 licences into the…23 Feb 2026HANSARDFirearms LicensingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Barker. I thank the hon. Member for South Norfolk (Ben Goldsborough) for introducing this important debate on behalf of the…23 Feb 2026HANSARDFirearms LicensingI am interested to understand why this consultation is before the public. It goes against the grain of the Law Commission’s 2015 report and the coroner’s report, which contained…23 Feb 2026HANSARDFirearms LicensingWill the Minister give way?23 Feb 2026HANSARDFarming Sector ProductivityFarming cashflows are under pressure, and farming businesses need clarity, certainty and clear policy direction from this Government now more than ever. However, with partial…05 Feb 2026HANSARDAnimal Welfare Strategy for EnglandIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Lewell. It is good to be able to discuss the animal welfare strategy after the Government announced it on 22 December—after…21 Jan 2026HANSARDAnimal Welfare Strategy for EnglandI am very clear: fox hunting was banned in 2002, and any fox hunting that is seen to be taking place is illegal. The fact that trail hunting has been included in the animal…21 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsA 14-year-old child, the son of my constituent Mr Greaves, has been detained by the French state for 440 days. He is a British citizen with no dual nationality. He has received no…20 Jan 2026HANSARDSale of FireworksI will take two more interventions.19 Jan 2026HANSARDSale of FireworksFollowing on from the hon. Member’s intervention, there is an opportunity in the animal welfare strategy announced by the Government over the Christmas period. I feel that it does…19 Jan 2026HANSARDSale of FireworksThe hon. Gentleman makes a good point, because a lot of this issue is about data collection. It is very easy to collect data and to demonstrate the impact of fireworks on pets and…19 Jan 2026HANSARDSale of FireworksThat brings me on nicely to the next petition. Another option is for people to require the approval of their local council to hold firework displays. That would allow the council…19 Jan 2026HANSARDSale of FireworksI absolutely agree. As the hon. Member says, the issue is about tougher licensing as well. I have seen fireworks for sale in pop-up shops in my own constituency of Keighley; it…19 Jan 2026HANSARDSale of FireworksI have spoken about this issue for the last six years, so if the Government take any action after today’s debate, I will welcome it. I want both the recommendations put forward by…19 Jan 2026HANSARDSale of FireworksI will, for the final intervention.19 Jan 2026HANSARDSale of FireworksI agree. Although enforcement is challenging, those carrying it out can be helped by tougher legislation. We need to learn the lessons from north of the border, up in Scotland,…19 Jan 2026