To match an exact phrase, use quotation marks around the search term. eg. "Parliamentary Estate". Use "OR" or "AND" as link words to form more complex queries.

Keep yourself up-to-date with the latest developments by exploring our subscription options to receive notifications direct to your inbox

Speech in General Committees - Tue 21 Sep 2021
Draft Organics (Equivalence and Control Bodies Listing) (Amendment) Regulations 2021

"Thank you, Mr Stringer. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. I also cannot help but notice the asymmetry in Committee. As an SNP Member, I am vexed regularly by the asymmetry in this Parliament and nowhere more is it manifest than in here this morning.

As the …..."
Dave Doogan - View Speech

View all Dave Doogan (SNP - Angus and Perthshire Glens) contributions to the debate on: Draft Organics (Equivalence and Control Bodies Listing) (Amendment) Regulations 2021
Written Question
Pigmeat: Exports
Friday 17th September 2021

Asked by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens)

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he has taken with Cabinet colleagues to expedite a resumption of pork exports from UK pig processing plants, whose export licenses to China were voluntarily surrendered due to the covid-19 pandemic.

Answered by Baroness Prentis of Banbury

Defra is working closely with the Department for International Trade (DIT) and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) at every level to utilise opportunities to press the General Administration of Customs China (GACC) for the re-listing of the three affected UK pork processing plants. As part of this Defra has taken a number of steps, including those summarised below.

Defra, in collaboration with DIT and FCDO, continues to monitor the situation and to do all it can to resolve this issue. However, re-listing these establishments is ultimately in the gift of the GACC.

  • The Defra Secretary of State wrote to GACC Minister Ni in March 2021 and again in May 2021 to raise this issue and request a meeting. GACC have not responded.
  • Defra has fulfilled all of China’s technical requests to enable the re-listing of these UK establishments. This includes the submission to GACC of extensive COVID-19 dossiers, countersigned by the relevant Food Safety Competent Authorities and Public Health Authorities, as well as completing virtual video inspections chaired and facilitated by Defra with GACC Officials, where requested.
  • A letter from the UK Chief Veterinary Officer was sent to GACC to highlight the latest UN Food and Agriculture Organisation’s guidance that was published in August 2021 on the risks COVID-19 transmission via food or food packaging.
  • Beyond direct engagement with GACC, Defra continues to engage with FCDO and DIT colleagues at different levels on a regular basis to ensure a consistent, joined up approach to UK Government pressing GACC for the re-listing of UK pork establishments.
  • Additionally, the UK raised concerns regarding these trade restrictive measures at the World Trade Organisation Sanitary Phytosanitary (WTO SPS) Committee in November 2020, March 2021, July 2021 and in bilateral discussions with China.
Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 08 Sep 2021
Plastic Waste

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Rees. I thank the hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington (Elliot Colburn) for securing a debate that we are all invested in—so are our constituents, clearly.

The UK Government simply must do more to combat the plastic crisis. They must …..."
Dave Doogan - View Speech

View all Dave Doogan (SNP - Angus and Perthshire Glens) contributions to the debate on: Plastic Waste
Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 21 Jun 2021
Grouse Shooting

"Thank you, Ms McDonagh. It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair. I am happy that this debate has received a substantive airing and am grateful to the hon. Member for Ipswich (Tom Hunt) for advancing it in his role on the Petitions Committee. I understand and respect …..."
Dave Doogan - View Speech

View all Dave Doogan (SNP - Angus and Perthshire Glens) contributions to the debate on: Grouse Shooting
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 17 Jun 2021
Oral Answers to Questions

" What recent discussions he has had with the Home Secretary on enforcement of the proposed ban on importing shark fins. ..."
Dave Doogan - View Speech

View all Dave Doogan (SNP - Angus and Perthshire Glens) contributions to the debate on: Oral Answers to Questions
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 17 Jun 2021
Oral Answers to Questions

"I quite agree that we do need enforceable legislation, and not just on whole shark fins but on shark fin products. I have asked the Minister about this in a written parliamentary question and in Westminster Hall, and I have not had a satisfactory response. Can she confirm today that …..."
Dave Doogan - View Speech

View all Dave Doogan (SNP - Angus and Perthshire Glens) contributions to the debate on: Oral Answers to Questions
Written Question
Sharks: Overseas Trade
Monday 14th June 2021

Asked by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens)

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the Government's legislative proposals to ban the import and export of shark fins will include a ban on the import and export of shark fin products.

Answered by Baroness Prentis of Banbury

As set out in the recently published Action Plan for Animal Welfare we will be bringing in legislation to ban the import and export of detached shark fins.

We are making good progress with developing this legislation including consideration of the scope needed to ensure our measures are as effective as possible at delivering shark conservation benefits globally. These measures will demonstrate our continuing leadership on shark conservation issues and signal our strong opposition to any ongoing finning practices.

Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 07 Jun 2021
Animal Welfare

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. I congratulate the hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington (Elliot Colburn) on securing this important debate. We have had a cross-party discussion on the shame attached to various behaviours so grotesque that it is truly challenging to admit that …..."
Dave Doogan - View Speech

View all Dave Doogan (SNP - Angus and Perthshire Glens) contributions to the debate on: Animal Welfare
Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 28 Apr 2021
British Meat and Dairy Products

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Ghani. I congratulate the hon. Member for North Devon (Selaine Saxby) on securing today’s debate. As the Member for Angus, one of Scotland’s most productive areas, it is a pleasure to sum up for the SNP and to add the …..."
Dave Doogan - View Speech

View all Dave Doogan (SNP - Angus and Perthshire Glens) contributions to the debate on: British Meat and Dairy Products
Written Question
Pigeon Racing
Monday 26th April 2021

Asked by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens)

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when he plans to review the restrictions placed on pigeon racing implemented by his Department due to the perceived transmission risk of bird flu by racing pigeons.

Answered by Baroness Prentis of Banbury

From 21 April 2021, low risk pigeon racing can take place from locations not on mainland Europe, provided organisers notify the Animal and Plant Health Agency at least seven days before the event and that they meet the requirements of the General Licence. For a full list of what is permitted see the guidance for bird gatherings on gov.uk. Definitive requirements are set out in the published General Licence for the relevant administration (England, Wales and Scotland)