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HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)Q Did you say that the wild animals would continue to travel with the circus? Carol MacManus: No, I did not say that.21 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)Q What proportion are they of the entertainment you provide with the circus? What other acts does it include? I have not been to your circus myself. Peter Jolly: Clowns, acrobats,…21 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No.2) Bill (First sitting)Q In the interest of animal welfare, is it more important that we ban the wild animals from accompanying the circus, or that we have a transition plan in place for each and every…21 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No.2) Bill (First sitting)Q This bans the use of wild animals. I had an initial thought: “Why would any travelling circus take a redundant wild animal along with it, because it would cost money to feed…21 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) BillI thank the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for taking the Bill through our parliamentary process. I also thank the Under-Secretary of State for…07 May 2019HANSARDEnvironment and Climate ChangeIt will come as no surprise to anyone in the House that I shall advocate nuclear as the most game-changing, transformative way in which to tackle the climate problem and…01 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. Apprent- iceships in Copeland are ensuring that we can continue the legacy of world-class skills, but further education also often enables people of all ages to earn while…29 Apr 2019HANSARDServices for People with AutismI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. I have not met Deborah, but I absolutely look forward to doing so. May I task him with connecting us? Almost immediately after I…21 Mar 2019HANSARDServices for People with AutismIt is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Torbay (Kevin Foster), who made many powerful points. I commend my right hon. Friend the Member for Chesham and Amersham…21 Mar 2019HANSARD Civil Nuclear Constabulary: PensionsI congratulate the hon. Lady on securing this important debate. Does she agree that with the addition of the £40 million CNC training facility at Sellafield, where we have the…06 Mar 2019HANSARDNew Technologies3. What fiscal steps he is taking to establish the UK as a world leader in new technologies.05 Mar 2019HANSARDNew TechnologiesSmall modular reactors could bring a wealth of economic, environmental and social benefits. Will the Chancellor confirm that he supports their merits, and that there will be…05 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. When the last bank in town moves out, as is happening in Millom in my constituency, what is being done to ensure that remote and rural communities do not suffer economic and…04 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. What is the Department doing to ensure future prosperity and high quality of life for Cumbrian upland and lowland farmers?21 Feb 2019HANSARD Small Modular ReactorsWill the hon. Gentleman give way?20 Feb 2019HANSARD Small Modular ReactorsI beg to move, That this House has considered small modular reactors. It is an honour and privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Paisley. This debate is so important for…20 Feb 2019HANSARD Small Modular ReactorsI absolutely agree. It will be no surprise that I commend Goodwin International for the work it does in the defence industry. This is all about ensuring that British companies can…20 Feb 2019HANSARD Small Modular ReactorsI thank my hon. Friend for that important reminder that we cannot do this without Government support. We have the capability and the demonstrable need. The industry is desperate…20 Feb 2019HANSARD Small Modular ReactorsI thank the Minister for his remarks and for his ongoing support for our nuclear industry. That is absolutely clear and welcome to me and the overwhelming majority of Members in…20 Feb 2019HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Service Animals) BillI commend the relentless efforts of PC Dave Wardell, my right hon. and learned Friend the Member for North East Hertfordshire (Sir Oliver Heald) and the entire Finn’s law team for…08 Feb 2019