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HANSARDAgriculture Bill (Eighth sitting)Obviously, the right hon. Gentleman has far more technical knowledge than I do on the subject. I will not give a figure for fear of its being wrong. I accept that he has a lot…27 Feb 2020HANSARDAgriculture Bill (Eighth sitting)Thank you for your valuable advice, Mr Stringer. I intend to get back to the subject, without the sparring, which would be very interesting. Our farmers deserve a funding and…27 Feb 2020HANSARDAgriculture Bill (Eighth sitting)These important amendments call for the Secretary of State’s multi-annual financial assistance plan to include a budget informed by the Office for Environmental Protection, which…27 Feb 2020HANSARDUK Chemical Industry: Regulatory DivergenceIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this afternoon, Mr Sharma, and I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Sefton Central (Bill Esterson) for having secured…26 Feb 2020HANSARDAgriculture Bill (Fifth sitting)I beg to move amendment 6, in clause 1, page 2, line 13, after “(d)” insert “limiting greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture or horticulture or encouraging activities that…25 Feb 2020HANSARDAgriculture Bill (Fifth sitting)I thank the Minister for her considered thoughts on the matter. Labour Members are united on this. In terms of greenhouse gas emissions, this is crucial to how we move forward. We…25 Feb 2020HANSARDAgriculture Bill (Fourth sitting)Q In the Bill, there is a requirement to report on food security every five years. What are your thoughts on that timescale? Professor Keevil: To my mind, every five years should…13 Feb 2020HANSARDAgriculture Bill (Fourth sitting)Q You mentioned that you want to look at banning live exports. Have you talked to people— certain farmers—who say, “Look, let’s be honest: in the south-east of England, to export…13 Feb 2020HANSARDAgriculture Bill (Fourth sitting)Q I am sure you are aware that the national food strategy will be published shortly. How do you think that will complement the Bill? The strategy is coming out after the Bill has…13 Feb 2020HANSARDAgriculture Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Is there anything missing from the Bill, in terms of strengthening it or in terms of the national food strategy? Sue Davies: Obviously Which? would say this, but it is really…13 Feb 2020HANSARDAgriculture Bill (Third sitting)Q Mr Render, can I press you a bit further? You were saying that the legislation from Wales will have to be set in law. Yes, absolutely, but when will it actually be up and…13 Feb 2020HANSARDAgriculture Bill (Fourth sitting)That is what I would like to have your opinion on, because obviously five years is a long time. Do you have any thoughts on the timescale? Would you make a recommendation?…13 Feb 2020HANSARDUK FisheriesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir George. I am still relatively new to this place, but I know, like many others, the very personal commitment to and passion…12 Feb 2020HANSARDLeaving the EUThe Secretary of State has stated in the Chamber that the UK internal market represents the majority of Scotland’s total export market, and it is therefore vital that he makes…12 Feb 2020HANSARDLeaving the EU6. What recent assessment his Department has made of the (a) economic and (b) social effect on Scotland of the UK leaving the EU.12 Feb 2020HANSARDAgriculture Bill (First sitting)Q The Bill contains a lot of powers rather than duties. To my mind, a duty means that the Secretary of State is more accountable. Do you think that the Bill should contain a duty…11 Feb 2020HANSARDAgriculture Bill (Second sitting)Q My question is to you, Mr Dunn, with your expert Welsh agricultural hat on, if you please. Given that the Welsh Government will not legislate until, at the very earliest, the…11 Feb 2020HANSARDAgriculture Bill (Second sitting)Q Mr Self, in the agri-food supply chain, how well does the Bill move the power base away from the major retailers towards the farmer? Richard Self: I am probably not qualified to…11 Feb 2020HANSARDAgriculture Bill (Second sitting)Q I will be very quick. What are your thoughts on the food security reports? The current Bill talks about them being produced every five years. Do you have any thoughts on the…11 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseI am very proud of the vibrant Muslim community in Newport West and the fantastic interfaith community work they do to support local people of all faiths and none, so can the…06 Feb 2020