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HANSARD EU Structural Funds: Least Developed RegionsI congratulate the hon. Member for Sheffield Central (Paul Blomfield) on securing this debate, which builds on the excellent debate about the shared prosperity fund led by the…26 Jun 2019HANSARDEngagementsrose—26 Jun 2019HANSARD EU Structural Funds: Least Developed RegionsMy hon. Friend is making a powerful point. The modern industrial strategy clearly commits to making sure that regions can play their full part, so no region is left behind. The…26 Jun 2019HANSARD Climate ChangeDoes my hon. Friend welcome the support of the CBI and the British Chambers of Commerce, the NFU, the Royal Academy of Engineering and many household-name companies, because the…24 Jun 2019HANSARD Domestic Energy Efficiency PlanI beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Government to publish a plan for meeting the domestic energy efficiency targets in the Clean Growth Strategy;…18 Jun 2019HANSARDHong KongThe Minister has made a very important statement today. He has absolutely confirmed that the Government are going to step up their support for the joint declaration treaty and…13 Jun 2019HANSARDSocial HousingMy hon. Friend is making a powerful speech. I absolutely agree that we need to build more social and genuinely affordable homes. What he is highlighting as working so well in…13 Jun 2019HANSARDSocial HousingI should like to congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing this really important debate. Although there are not many colleagues on the Conservative Benches this afternoon, there…13 Jun 2019HANSARDNet Zero Emissions TargetI warmly welcome the Minister’s statement today and his beautifully articulated ambition for the UK. Cornish engineers, scientists and miners were at the forefront of the first…12 Jun 2019HANSARDFuel Poverty: North-EastWe have been making good progress in reducing fuel poverty in Cornwall, but we could really do with some help with supercharging that progress. When will the Government publish…11 Jun 2019HANSARDFree TV Licences: Over-75sI would like to put in a word for BBC local radio. We have talked a lot about television, but many of my constituents love BBC Radio Cornwall. That is paid for by the licence fee,…11 Jun 2019HANSARDFuel Poverty: North-Eastrose—11 Jun 2019HANSARD Pension Funds: Financial and Ethical InvestmentsI congratulate the right hon. Member for Kingston and Surbiton (Sir Edward Davey) on securing this important debate. I could not agree more that we must harness the power of…22 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No.2) Bill (First sitting)Q Each of you has made the very good point that this is about travelling circuses; we need to have effective legislation, as people move around the country. And you have mentioned…21 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No.2) Bill (First sitting)Q What is really reassuring, from what you say, is that this can be dealt with either in the Bill or in guidance, and clarity and consistency can be achieved. You mentioned…21 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No.2) Bill (First sitting)Q I want to come back to the point about the DEFRA inspections. DEFRA has a huge amount of expertise on animal welfare and has teams looking at the misuse of farm animals, as well…21 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No.2) Bill (First sitting)Q I would like to come back to some of the questions I was asking before, given the breadth of your experience. This is about enforcement. In our country we have got the…21 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)I can hear that. Peter Jolly: My grandchildren are in the circus now. It is a family business that uses animals. We are similar to farms. Carol MacManus: I do not know how many of…21 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)Q May I just say, Mr Jolly and Ms MacManus, that you are coming across as people who care very much for your animals? Carol MacManus: We do. Peter Jolly: We’re a family.21 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)Q I can understand that this is very difficult and emotional for you. We can appreciate that. It is a whole way of life for you. What has struck me from what you have said is that…21 May 2019