"Absolutely. We need to do everything we can to produce more food in this country rather than abroad.
I am concerned about the increasing trend of non-stun slaughter. As I said, 29% of all sheep slaughtered in this country are killed through non-stun slaughter. The 1933 Act made it clear …..." Gavin Williamson - View Speech
"I thank the hon. Member for highlighting that. I think it shows that, across parties, we want to see something done about this matter. I would certainly support the Labour Government making moves to address it.
"It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Lewell. I congratulate the hon. Member for South Derbyshire (Samantha Niblett) on securing the debate.
There is much in the animal welfare strategy on which I think we can agree. I welcome the moves to ban puppy farming and …..." Gavin Williamson - View Speech
"Many of us will have read the reports in The Sunday Times yesterday detailing how IRGC forces burnt alive and machine-gunned down so many, and that this is not happening in just one town or one city, but right across Iran. We have very few levers in this country to …..." Gavin Williamson - View Speech