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HANSARD Climate and Nature BillAs I was saying— [ Laughter. ] I was tempted to scare the House by saying, “Having concluded my opening remarks,” but I think I had better not. If I may, I will address directly…24 Jan 2025HANSARDClimate and Nature BillThe hon. Lady needed encouragement; she has got it.24 Jan 2025HANSARDClimate and Nature BillLet me respond to my hon. Friend by quoting one of his great political heroes, the noble Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton: just because we cannot do good everywhere, that does not…24 Jan 2025HANSARDClimate and Nature BillThe hon. Lady is pushing at an open door. There is much merit in the trade and co-operation agreement that we have with the European Union. That should never have been seen as an…24 Jan 2025HANSARDClimate and Nature BillThis is getting rather worrying, because I agree with the hon. Gentleman. Either he is doing harm to his political career or I am doing harm to what might be left of mine. I shall…24 Jan 2025HANSARDClimate and Nature BillI rise in support of the Bill. As a co-sponsor, I congratulate the hon. Member for South Cotswolds (Dr Savage) for not just introducing the Bill but the way in which she…24 Jan 2025HANSARDClimate and Nature BillTo my neighbour from West Dorset? Of course.24 Jan 2025HANSARDClimate and Nature BillThe hon. Gentleman is right, and I wanted to echo the point raised by the hon. Member for South Cotswolds. I note the word “or”, but I like the word “and”. Indeed, I will share…24 Jan 2025HANSARD Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs: OBR CostingThe weight of public and business opinion is not with the Minister on this issue, and the body of expert opinion speaking out against this tax proposal is now overwhelming. The…23 Jan 2025HANSARDPlan for ChangeI welcome the announcement on the judicial review proposals. The Government’s plan for change is an important endeavour, which will need not just Cabinet colleagues but civil…23 Jan 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the Leader of the House for her statement. Lib Dem-controlled Dorset council is proposing to introduce night-time car parking charges. That would have a devastating impact…23 Jan 2025HANSARDFoot and Mouth DiseaseCould the Minister confirm, given the seriousness of the issues, that when in doubt the precautionary principle will come to the fore, there will be urgency and the proper…15 Jan 2025HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation and AbuseI thank the Home Secretary for her statement. It is important to remember that these terrible crimes could happen to anyone and could be perpetrated by anyone, irrespective of…06 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillIn essence, the hon. Gentleman has described what we on the Conservative Benches would have called the big society some years ago. Does he share my concern, however, that that…17 Dec 2024HANSARD English DevolutionThere is much to commend in the White Paper and, broadly, the Minister is to be congratulated. However, he knows as well as I do, as welcome as the multi-year settlement…16 Dec 2024HANSARDRoyal Mail TakeoverAs many have mentioned, many rural communities will be concerned to know how this could affect them. I spoke to postal workers in Blandford Forum in my constituency on Friday;…16 Dec 2024HANSARD Finance BillGiven that there are many on the Government Benches who had almost as their life’s work the destruction of the private school system, is my hon. Friend as shocked as I am that for…11 Dec 2024HANSARD Finance BillI am grateful to the Minister for giving way a second time, and I am so grateful for the public finance lesson. Surely he has to accept that as no tax is placed on learning in any…11 Dec 2024HANSARD Finance Billrose—11 Dec 2024HANSARD Finance BillThe Minister continually refers to tax breaks. They are not tax breaks. Why can he not just be honest with the House and admit that this is the first time that any Government in a…11 Dec 2024