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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 10 Sep 2020
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"On current plans, the proposed approach to the works and the funding would be put to both Houses for agreement in 2022. This is subject to the outcome of the strategic review, which is due to conclude in the autumn...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 10 Sep 2020
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"I assure the hon. Gentleman that there really is a sense of urgency. Of course, he was a distinguished member of the Joint Committee, and he is right about the risk of fire, flood and falling masonry in this building. Progress has of course been made, but a lot has …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 25 Jun 2020
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"On current plans, decant would be in the mid-2020s and the proposed approach to the works and the schedule would be put to both Houses for agreement before that. While the restoration work continues to be vital, we are currently reviewing the approach, and we of course welcome the views …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 25 Jun 2020
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"The hon. Gentleman is quite right about the risks from fire, flood and falling masonry. He was of course a distinguished member of the Joint Committee on the Palace of Westminster, and those works remain vital. We all have in mind the need for the uninterrupted effectiveness of Parliament in …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 19 May 2020
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"I am sure that covid-19 is going to cause all of us to think afresh about many things. For the restoration and renewal project, value for money is clearly vital—indeed, it is a statutory obligation. With the Sponsor Body and the Delivery Authority now substantive, we will conduct a strategic …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 19 May 2020
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"I think it is rather more than several million pounds that has had to be spent by Parliament just to keep its own operation going. However, I want to reassure my hon. Friend that the business case would have come before Parliament for decision anyway. It was always envisaged that …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 19 Mar 2020
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"10. What steps he is taking to support farmers. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 19 Mar 2020
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"Right now, DEFRA, quite rightly, is focused totally on the food-supply questions that we have been talking about, but will my right hon. Friend also confirm that he will look to move forward with a trade and standards commission for food quality for UK consumers and for a fair field …..."
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Written Question
Noise: East Hampshire
Tuesday 5th November 2019

Asked by: Damian Hinds (Conservative - East Hampshire)

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, where Noise Important Areas (NIAs) have been identified in East Hampshire constituency; and what plans he has for updating the identification of NIAs.

Answered by Rebecca Pow

Detailed strategic maps showing noise levels for road noise and rail sources, as well as Noise Important Areas (NIAs) and exposure data across England, are available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/strategic-noise-mapping-2019. This data is searchable by location.

NIAs are currently defined as the areas where the 1% of the population affected by the highest noise levels from roads and railways are located according to the results of the strategic noise mapping. The noise maps and action plans published in July 2019 remain in place for five years. As we prepare for the next round of noise mapping and action planning, we intend to consider whether the metrics currently used to identify Important Areas could be improved.

Written Question
Farmers
Monday 4th November 2019

Asked by: Damian Hinds (Conservative - East Hampshire)

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

What recent steps she has taken to help ensure business certainty for farmers after the UK leaves the EU.

Answered by George Eustice

The Government is taking the necessary steps to ensure the UK leaves the EU with certainty and continuity.

As well as a programme of secondary legislation, the Agriculture Bill, announced in the Queen's Speech, provides the foundation for a smooth transition for farmers to a new public money for public goods approach.

In the event of a no deal we have contingency arrangements in place allowing us to act swiftly if agricultural sectors are adversely affected.