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HANSARD Intentional Unauthorised DevelopmentThe Minister is being very generous in giving way. I was on the Committee in 1994 that considered the Bill, which introduced the five caravan rule. That has been excellent, and…09 Jul 2019HANSARD Intentional Unauthorised DevelopmentI accept that point. It seems to me that we are trying to have an orderly planning system on which people can rely as a level playing field, equal for all. If the planning system…09 Jul 2019HANSARD Intentional Unauthorised DevelopmentIn my constituency of North East Hertfordshire, there have recently been intentional unauthorised developments of caravan sites on land bought by Travellers. This is becoming more…09 Jul 2019HANSARD Intentional Unauthorised DevelopmentThat is a very constructive proposal and I would be interested to hear how the Minister responds to it. At the moment, if a site is intentionally developed without permission,…09 Jul 2019HANSARDIstanbul Convention and Northern Ireland Law on Domestic AbuseCan the Minister confirm that the extraterritorial jurisdiction required under the convention will be included in the Domestic Abuse Bill and therefore enable us to ratify that?03 Jul 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ13. The Prime Minister has shown a strong commitment over many years to tackling domestic violence and abuse. Her measures introduced in 2012, 2014 and 2015, and the…03 Jul 2019HANSARDLoan Charge6. What estimate the Government have made of the number of promoters of loan schemes subject to the 2019 loan charge who have been convicted; and if he will make a statement.02 Jul 2019HANSARDLoan ChargeWhat more can be done to tackle the promoters of loan schemes who gave workers and businesses assurances, even though the Treasury had made it clear that the schemes were…02 Jul 2019HANSARDKew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]I note from the remarks of my hon. Friend the Member for Camborne and Redruth (George Eustice) that there might be some question of a car park facility. Will the Minister ensure…24 Jun 2019HANSARD Climate ChangeThis measure is not long overdue but it is welcome, and I believe it will be very popular right across the country. Has my hon. Friend looked at the interim report of the…24 Jun 2019HANSARDEngagementsIn the light of yesterday’s Charity Commission report and today’s report by the Oxfam independent commission, does the Prime Minister agree that there is a role for the Government…12 Jun 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) Bill (Third sitting)I thank my hon. Friend very much. I just want to make a couple of points. It is true that in days gone by, there was perhaps a lack of attention to detail, but in recent times the…22 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) Bill (Third sitting)I thank the right hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland for the flattering picture that he painted of me.22 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) Bill (Third sitting)I am slightly concerned about this from a legal point of view. Surely a vehicle is any instrument of conveyance, so if we qualify it by talking about “caravans, trucks and…22 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) Bill (Third sitting)Paragraph 8 to the schedule says: “A person taken on to the premises”— as one of the two other persons— “may exercise any power conferred on an inspector…if the person is in the…22 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)Q On the definition, let us start with birds. We are told that budgerigars and canaries are not wild animals; they are domesticated in Great Britain. However, apparently macaws…21 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)That is because we changed the law.21 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)A long time ago. Martin Lacey: I would invite you to us. I am sure you would love to see me work with my animals and show the beauty of my animals. I sent a link—you have to check…21 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)Q Is it not time to put the old days behind us? Martin Lacey: When was the last time you visited a circus?21 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)Q “Any wild animal should be able to be in a circus.” Is that your view? Martin Lacey: If you can give them what they need. I am not an expert in primates—I do not know what they…21 May 2019