Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Michael Gove and Pauline Latham

Wednesday 23rd October 2019 Commons Chamber

[Michael Gove]

It is very interesting to hear from the hon. Gentleman. He does not believe in devolution; he believes in smashing up our United Kingdom, so I will take no lectures from him on making our UK institutions work in the interests of all.

[Mrs Pauline Latham (Mid Derbyshire) (Con)]

Derby is only a short train ride from London and is a welcoming city for business. Will the Minister see which Departments could be moved out of expensive accommodation in London to much better value-for-money offices in Derby?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Michael Gove and Pauline Latham

Thursday 26th April 2018 Commons Chamber

[Michael Gove]

The Government are absolutely committed to banning the use of wild animals in circuses, and we will work with all parties across the House to expedite legislation to that effect.

[Mrs Pauline Latham (Mid Derbyshire) (Con)]

T4. The Secretary of State is doing incredibly well with the banning of the ivory trade, which is helping endangered elephants, but what is he doing about other endangered species, such as gorillas, lions, giraffes and leopards, to name but a few?

[Mr Speaker]

Let us hear about the gorilla situation.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Michael Gove and Pauline Latham

Thursday 26th October 2017 Commons Chamber

[Michael Gove]

Conversations between the Chancellor and myself are fruitful. They are fruitful because they are intimate and therefore I cannot say any more.

[Mrs Pauline Latham (Mid Derbyshire) (Con)]

T7. Is the Minister planning to set a date for when all food packaging will be recyclable?