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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 23 Nov 2022
Support for British Farming

"My hon. Friend is highlighting the same point as many colleagues: the importance of listening to local farmers on local issues. Farmers in my constituency have asked the Government to extend the policy of culling on a discreet basis for a further three years, when it ends at the end …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 08 Sep 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"I thank my right hon. Friend the Member for Chipping Barnet (Theresa Villiers) for her question and my hon. Friend the Second Church Estates Commissioner for his answer. The recent independent review of progress on Truro has confirmed that there is more to be done before FORB becomes firmly embedded …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 23 Jun 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"The conflict in Ukraine has highlighted the importance of many freedoms, including the freedom of religion or belief. I am very pleased that Ukraine will be represented at the conference on freedom of religion or belief here in July. What, in my hon. Friend’s opinion, would be a successful outcome …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 28 Apr 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"2. To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church of England is taking to promote the freedom of religion and belief globally. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 28 Apr 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"Does my hon. Friend agree that people may not be aware that freedom of religion or belief is one of the fundamental rights for which people in Ukraine are fighting? In areas of Ukraine such as Luhansk, where pro-Russian separatists have taken areas in the past few years, churches are …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 27 Jan 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"3. What steps the Church of England is taking to promote freedom of religion or belief. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 27 Jan 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"I thank my hon. Friend for those words and welcome the international opportunities to champion freedom of religion or belief at the ministerial conference in London in July, which I am very proud that the UK is hosting, and at the Lambeth conference. Will my hon. Friend join me in …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Mar 2021
Oral Answers to Questions

"7. What representations the Church of England is making to countries where people are persecuted for their faith or belief. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Mar 2021
Oral Answers to Questions

"Some 83% of the world’s population live in countries where freedom of religion or belief is not adequately respected. This freedom is essential for societies to secure democratic freedoms, economic development and peace, yet many people, including young people, are unaware of its importance. What is the Church of England …..."
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Written Question
Nitrate Vulnerable Zones
Thursday 19th November 2020

Asked by: Fiona Bruce (Conservative - Congleton)

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the deadline is for derogation applications for 2021 for farms in Nitrate Vulnerable Zones.

Answered by Rebecca Pow

Due to pressures on government from the pandemic some decisions have had to be delayed. I am currently considering the appropriate way forward on the grassland derogation, but can guarantee that farmers will be given appropriate time and opportunity to make necessary arrangements.

As soon as a decision has been made, farmers will be informed of the application window and deadline.