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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. In Blackpool’s Stanley Park, 15 swans died last month following an outbreak of a deadly bird flu virus. Sadly, over the past month, avian flu has been found in several areas…09 Dec 2021HANSARDDog TheftI welcome the Government’s taking animal cruelty seriously by introducing a specific dog abduction offence to crack down on dog theft. Cat owners have recently been more likely to…09 Dec 2021HANSARDDog Theft8. What steps he is taking to tackle dog theft.09 Dec 2021HANSARDExports to Northern Ireland: Businesses in Great BritainI thank the Minister for his answer and for the steps he is taking to support trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. [ Interruption. ]08 Dec 2021HANSARDExports to Northern Ireland: Businesses in Great Britain9. What steps his Department is taking to support businesses in Great Britain which export to Northern Ireland.08 Dec 2021HANSARDExports to Northern Ireland: Businesses in Great BritainThank you, Mr Speaker. Despite these measures, east-west trade remains disrupted because of the EU’s application of elements within the protocol. I wholeheartedly support the…08 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsAlongside Blackpool tower and the pleasure beach, Blackpool rock is just one of the things that makes my constituency world famous. Exports of our most famous edible product,…02 Dec 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe rise of GB News has been welcomed by many of my constituents who are sick and tired of the stale, politically correct and ideologically biased output of much of the mainstream…02 Dec 2021HANSARDIsrael: Trade Co-operation1. What progress she has made in discussions with her Israeli counterpart on an agreement for further trade co-operation beyond the trade continuity deal.02 Dec 2021HANSARDIsrael: Trade Co-operationAs the Prime Minister rightly said on Monday, our close co-operation with Israel on security, science and technology benefits not only our two respective nations, but the entire…02 Dec 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseThe tragic loss of life in the channel yesterday underlines why we need to do everything possible to make these dangerous routes unviable. There is nothing compassionate or moral…25 Nov 2021HANSARDInternational Men’s DayIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Sharma. I congratulate my fellow Yorkshireman, my hon. Friend the Member for Don Valley (Nick Fletcher), on a brilliant…25 Nov 2021HANSARDIndependent Fan-led Review of Football GovernanceBlackpool football club has suffered greatly over much of the past 10 years because of the actions of an irresponsible owner. Thankfully, the club is now in much better hands…25 Nov 2021HANSARDInternational Men’s DayThe hon. Gentleman is certainly making some interesting comments. On the advancement of women in politics, it is brilliant that the number of female MPs in this place has risen so…25 Nov 2021HANSARDChannel Crossings in Small BoatsThe Human Rights Act 1998 has handed power to unelected judges and it is clear that the creeping power of the courts is directly interfering in our ability to get a grip of our…22 Nov 2021HANSARDTerrorist Incident at Liverpool Women’s HospitalWhile I appreciate that this is a live investigation and we clearly cannot speculate on all the details, reports in the media that the suspect was an asylum seeker have…16 Nov 2021HANSARD Racism in CricketThis appalling case follows several high-profile examples of racism in other sports this year. The efforts to address racism in football, for example, through taking the knee have…09 Nov 2021HANSARDUK Human Rights Framework17. What plans his Department has to reform the Human Rights Act 1998.09 Nov 2021HANSARDUK Human Rights FrameworkThe Human Rights Act handed power to unelected judges, both at home and abroad, meaning that Britain remains tied to a foreign court. The creeping power of the courts is directly…09 Nov 2021HANSARDBosnia and HerzegovinaThe break-up of Bosnia and Herzegovina would create massive instability in the region, which would not be in the best interests of neighbouring countries such as Serbia. Will my…09 Nov 2021