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HANSARDEU Single Market Access: Manufacturing and the EconomyIn the South Lakes we have 3,000 local families waiting for a council home, yet the Government’s own Migration Advisory Committee says that the Government’s plan for visas and…11 Feb 2020HANSARDImported Agricultural Goods13. It is absolutely right that we focus on high-quality standards in our trade deals with the rest of the world, but the reality is that 90% of Cumbrian farm exports are to the…06 Feb 2020HANSARDLocal Government FinanceI am fully supportive—as we were during the coalition—of the Government’s plans to devolve power to the regions of England and to local authorities. Does the right hon. Gentleman…05 Feb 2020HANSARDLocal Government FinanceI will characteristically endeavour to behave, Mr Deputy Speaker. It is a massive honour to follow the hon. Member for Orpington (Mr Bacon). I hope that he is now feeling the…05 Feb 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillWill the Secretary of State give way on that point?03 Feb 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillI am extremely grateful to the Secretary of State for giving way. She will appreciate that in that seven-year transition period farmers will be expected to cope with the loss of…03 Feb 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. It is a great honour to share this debate with so many Members making incredibly impressive maiden speeches on both sides of the House. I did not…03 Feb 2020HANSARD Special Educational Needs and Disability FundingMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point. The situation is the same in Cumbria. The point was made earlier by the hon. Member for East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow (Dr…29 Jan 2020HANSARD Special Educational Needs and Disability FundingIt is a massive honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Pritchard. I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Twickenham (Munira Wilson), who made an outstanding speech. I…29 Jan 2020HANSARD Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) BillThe Minister’s own Department’s figures recognise that 85% of livestock farm income comes through basic payments. Of course, this 12-month stay of execution will be welcomed by…28 Jan 2020HANSARDAccess to GPsIn rural communities such as mine, GP surgeries often serve huge geographical areas with relatively small patient numbers. Coniston, for example, has a roll of about 900 patients,…28 Jan 2020HANSARD Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) BillThe hon. Gentleman is making some important points. As things stand, we are certain that the BPS will begin to be phased out in 12 months’ time, and there is a possibility that we…28 Jan 2020HANSARD Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) BillAdding to comments that others have made, this is undoubtedly necessary legislation and we certainly will not seek to oppose it. It is a small amount of certainty in a sea of…28 Jan 2020HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 1 ReportI appreciate your calling me to speak, Mr Speaker. I begin my brief remarks by paying tribute to the Grenfell survivors and their families bearing the weight of bereavement. They…21 Jan 2020HANSARDSupport for Small BusinessesSmall businesses are the backbone of the Cumbria tourism economy. They are appalled, as am I, by the Government’s plan to make sure that there is a £30,000 salary floor for any…21 Jan 2020HANSARDDirect Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) BillThe hon. Gentleman makes an important point. Farmers are at the forefront of tackling climate change—they see the climate changing before their eyes, they are the eyewitnesses to…21 Jan 2020HANSARDDirect Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) BillIt is a privilege to follow the hon. Member for Eddisbury (Edward Timpson). I recall the Crewe and Nantwich by-election in 2008—the weather was quite nice, and I congratulate him…21 Jan 2020HANSARDA Green Industrial RevolutionIt is always a massive joy to follow the hon. Member for Beckenham (Bob Stewart). It is also great to see you back in your place, Mr Deputy Speaker; congratulations on your…15 Jan 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government’s consultation on closing the loophole that allows second home owners to avoid paying any council tax whatever by pretending to be a small business ended 12 months…13 Jan 2020HANSARDMarking Exit DayEven the most ardent supporter of Brexit will, I am sure, share a concern that the UK’s departure from the European Union might be depicted as representing insularity and…09 Jan 2020