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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 23 Apr 2019
Plastics Recycling

"The hon. Gentleman makes his point very clearly, but my answer is that as a nation we have to learn to reduce our use of plastic. Let us not produce so much in the first place—and if we do produce it, it should have to be recyclable. It was mentioned …..."
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Written Question
Environment Protection: Finance
Thursday 28th March 2019

Asked by: Bill Grant (Conservative - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment the Government has made of the potential merits of reviewing environmental funding in tandem with periodic reviews of progress under the 25 Year Environment Plan to ensure that sufficient funding is available to achieve the Government's intended environmental targets after the UK leaves the EU.

Answered by Baroness Coffey

This is a devolved matter and the below information relates to England only. The Government will report annually on progress towards meeting the goals set out in the 25 Year Environment Plan to leave the environment in a better state for the next generation. These annual reports will explore what further action is required to meet these goals including delivery mechanisms, resources and consideration of available sources of funding.

Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 20 Mar 2019
Insect Population

"I am of an age to remember the windshield being covered in insects, and the number plate, which was particularly hard to clean. Does the hon. Gentleman think that initiatives such as the healthy bees plan and the National Bee Unit should be extended to protect other species of insects—or, …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 12 Mar 2019
Modern Farming and the Environment

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Evans. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Gordon (Colin Clark) for securing this important debate. Amazingly, agriculture occupies more than two thirds of the UK landmass, and more than 60% of farmland is permanent grassland and common rough …..."
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Written Question
Agriculture
Thursday 21st February 2019

Asked by: Bill Grant (Conservative - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans he has for farming policy after the UK leaves the EU.

Answered by George Eustice

Our plans for future farming policy are set out in the Agriculture Bill. At the heart of our new policy in England will be a system that pays public money for public goods, rewarding farmers for enhancing animal welfare, improving soil health and creating habitats for wildlife. We are also introducing measures to support investment in farm productivity and to improve fairness in the supply chain.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 10 Jan 2019
European Union (Withdrawal) Act

"As a Scot who believes in the United Kingdom’s ability to take things forward, I am very much behind our moving from the EU, as voters requested in the referendum. In noting the good work on the environment that my right hon. Friend has championed, may I ask him to …..."
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Written Question
Seafood: Scotland
Tuesday 18th December 2018

Asked by: Bill Grant (Conservative - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has had made of the effect on the Scottish seafood industry in the event the UK leaves the EU without a deal; and if he will make a statement.

Answered by George Eustice

The government has published guidance for the whole UK seafood sector on what steps should be taken to prepare for no deal. This is available at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/commercial-fishing-if-theres-no-brexit-deal/commercial-fishing-if-theres-no-brexit-deal

As set out in the Fisheries White Paper, the Government is committed to seeking a deep and special partnership with the EU, encompassing the best possible deal for the seafood sector. This includes the shellfish, processing and aquaculture sectors, while ensuring that consumers continue to have a wide choice of high-quality food products at affordable prices.

Speech in Public Bill Committees - Mon 17 Dec 2018
Fisheries Bill (Tenth sitting)

"I certainly share some of the sentiments expressed by my colleagues. In particular, speaking to skippers on the west coast of Scotland, one of the major issues is getting people to crew the vessels. While it is admirable that there are discussions on developing a strategy, does the right hon. …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Thu 13 Dec 2018
Fisheries Bill (Seventh sitting)

"There is merit in this amendment on the safety of those who go to sea, but one wonders whether the Bill is the wrong place for it. I sense that there is need for greater training to embed a health and safety culture in those who go to sea. We …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Thu 13 Dec 2018
Fisheries Bill (Seventh sitting)

"I have two concerns about a blanket ban. I sense that there is a degree of evidence, but we need to be absolutely certain about that evidence and the damage that the method is alleged to be doing before we comprehensively ban it. My other concern is whether there is …..."
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