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HANSARDPlanningI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Isle of Wight (Bob Seely) for securing this debate. He has already highlighted many of the points that I intend to raise. Like him, I am keen…15 Jul 2021HANSARD Transport DecarbonisationI warmly welcome the strategy outlined by my right hon. Friend. Will he reassure rural constituents such as mine in North Devon, where there are fewer buses and longer journeys…14 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateIn what circumstances or conditions does my right hon. Friend consider that it will be responsible to work in crowded spaces, such as in retail or hospitality—or, indeed, in this…12 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Household DebtI congratulate the hon. Member for Makerfield (Yvonne Fovargue) on securing today’s debate. Being British, we do not tend to talk much about debt, or money issues at all, but I…08 Jul 2021HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillKeeping people safe and secure is a priority for any Government, particularly this one. That is why I am delighted to speak in this important debate. I am fortunate to live in…05 Jul 2021HANSARDSecurity of Ministers’ Offices and CommunicationsThe leaking of footage from inside private ministerial offices raises two important questions. Why had a camera been installed? If it had been done legitimately, how did the…28 Jun 2021HANSARDNet Zero TargetI am sure that my hon. Friend would agree that small rural churches, of which there are many in my North Devon constituency, have an important role to play in hitting net zero. I…17 Jun 2021HANSARDNet Zero TargetWhat progress the Church of England has made towards its 2030 net zero target.17 Jun 2021HANSARD G7 and NATO SummitsMy right hon. Friend was right on Monday when he said: “The peace and stability brought by Nato has underpinned global prosperity for over 70 years”. Can he assure me that…16 Jun 2021HANSARDWorld Oceans Day 2021I am glad to see that there is such wide support for protecting and restoring our oceans on this World Oceans Day, in what I hope will be a marine super-year. Colleagues are right…08 Jun 2021HANSARDWorld Oceans Day 2021I beg to move, That this House has considered World Oceans Day 2021. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hosie. The Earth is a blue marble. Over 70% of its…08 Jun 2021HANSARD Employment RightsI know my hon. Friend understands that right hon. and hon. Members across the House want the UK to be on the front foot on workers’ rights after we leave the EU. Will he offer me…08 Jun 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Government Handling and PreparednessI thank my right hon. Friend for visiting North Devon District Hospital this week, where he personally thanked the wonderful staff and discussed future development plans. While…27 May 2021HANSARDArmed Forces: Technological CapabilitiesWhat steps his Department is taking to ensure that the armed forces are supported by world-class technological capabilities.24 May 2021HANSARDArmed Forces: Technological CapabilitiesDoes my hon. Friend agree that it is vital that our British troops have the best equipment in the world, that when that is produced here in Britain by small manufacturers like CQC…24 May 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAs the MP for North Devon, I am proud to represent some of the best beaches in the country, and I have pledged 10 hours of my time to join volunteers in cleaning them up during…13 May 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am delighted that North Devon is soon to become home to the first rural e-scooter trial. However, what steps is the Department taking to inform the public that e-scooters,…29 Apr 2021HANSARD British Meat and Dairy ProductsI beg to move, That this House has considered British meat and dairy products. It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Ghani. I am grateful to have secured…28 Apr 2021HANSARD British Meat and Dairy ProductsAs I was saying, many non-dairy or meat-free alternatives are shipped across the world to reach us, and are nowhere near as good for the environment as British meat and dairy.…28 Apr 2021HANSARD British Meat and Dairy ProductsI thank the Minister for her response, and hon. and right hon. Members for their contributions. It is good to see widespread support for British meat and dairy farmers, as well as…28 Apr 2021