"To be clear, what circumstances would the Minister consider important in the specific case of an independent track—say, in England—becoming a GBGB track?..." Christina Rees - View Speech
"I thank all hon. Members for their contributions. Animal welfare is always very emotive, but this has been a very respectful debate. Again, I ask the Minister if she will meet with the petitioner, Vanessa—perhaps at Hope Rescue? Maybe the Minister can answer that in the few seconds remaining...." Christina Rees - View Speech
"Before we begin, I remind Members that they are expected to wear face coverings when not speaking in the debate, in line with current Government guidance and that of the House of Commons Commission. I remind Members that they are asked by the House to have a covid lateral flow …..." Christina Rees - View Speech
"Thank you, Jim Shannon. I think we are all grateful that you shortened your remarks by at least two minutes, because Christmas is coming, I have been told...." Christina Rees - View Speech
That this House has considered e-petition 587654, relating to regulation of online animal sales.
It is always a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. This petition, entitled “#Reggieslaw—Regulate online animal sales”, closed with over 109,000 signatures, and states:
"I completely agree with my hon. Friend, who has been a staunch campaigner for animal welfare for many years. I am sure the Minister is listening to his point.
PAAG has set out 27 voluntary minimum standards that advertisers should comply with, and some of the UK’s largest classified websites …..." Christina Rees - View Speech
"I thank all Members for their valuable contributions to this important debate. We all agree that the Government must act now. It is terribly upsetting that unscrupulous people are making money from disreputable pet animal sales online, but the key point is that innocent people are being duped by unscrupulous …..." Christina Rees - View Speech
"Before we begin, I encourage Members to wear masks when they are not speaking, in line with current Government guidance and that of the House of Commons Commission. Please also give each other and members of staff space when seated and when entering and leaving the room. Members should send …..." Christina Rees - View Speech