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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 12 Feb 2020
UK Fisheries

"Order. I have no formal power to bring the hon. Member’s speech to a close, but he does need to leave time for the other two Front-Bench spokespersons to respond...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 24 Jun 2019
Unsustainable Packaging

"Order. As a farmer, the hon. Gentleman should know that when you are in a hole, it is best to stop digging...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 24 Jun 2019
Unsustainable Packaging

"Let me take the slightly unusual step of saying from the Chair that this subject, which is hugely important to the people we all represent, has been covered so well that I am hugely impressed. I do not think that a single word was wasted in any speech made by …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 10 Jan 2019
European Union (Withdrawal) Act

"Will the Secretary of State give way?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 10 Jan 2019
European Union (Withdrawal) Act

"I want to say at the outset that the Government are now in such a position that we need a general election. They no longer have any authority, they no longer have a majority and, it seems to me, they no longer serve any useful purpose.

Before making my main …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 04 Jun 2018
Fur Trade

"My hon. Friend is making a powerful case. The core of her argument—I agree with it—is that the ban can be done. Does she agree that it is within the scope of the Government and the Minister to change the practice of importing fur in a way that would please …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 17 Apr 2018
Fly-tipping

"Order. Could the two remaining speakers be mindful that I will call the Front-Bench speakers at 10.30? I am sure that there will be ample opportunity for them to make their case. I call Kirstene Hair...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 14 Mar 2018
Electric Dog Collars

"Order. I am sure that the hon. Gentleman intended to move the motion, and say that this House has considered the use, sale and distribution of electric dog collars...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 21 Jul 2016
Snares

"I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this debate through the Backbench Business Committee, and on the compelling case that he is making. Will he accept from me on behalf of the constituents who contacted me that most people are appalled by the barbarity of the practice and the cruelty …..."
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Written Question
Slaughterhouses: CCTV
Wednesday 24th June 2015

Asked by: George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will have discussions with animal welfare groups on commissioning an independent assessment on the effect of the installation of CCTV cameras in slaughterhouses on deterring illegal practices.

Answered by George Eustice

FSA estimate that, in GB, 94% of cattle, 96% of pig, 90% of sheep and 99% of poultry throughput now comes from premises with CCTV in use which suggests that it is not necessary to legislate for change to happen.

The Farm Animal Welfare Committee (FAWC) was commissioned by GB governments to produce an independent assessment of the benefits of CCTV in slaughter houses. The report was published in February 2015.

It concluded that CCTV can offer some real benefits but it cannot replace the need for businesses to have proper monitoring procedures in place. The FAWC report does not recommend legislation. However, the government is exploring ways to encourage take up in remaining slaughterhouses.