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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 26 Feb 2020
Environment Bill

"It was just last year that Parliament declared a climate emergency—a significant move that recognises the importance of this issue for our future and the future of our planet. We are in a climate and ecological emergency but, sadly, the Bill does not do nearly enough to help. It replaces …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 06 Feb 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

"T2. If the biodiversity gain requirement is to make a real difference, local authorities will need additional strategic planners, ecologist and enforcement officers. What assessment has been made of the human and financial resources required, and will the Secretary of State confirm that those resources will be set out and …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 31 Oct 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"T1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 31 Oct 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"May I join colleagues in thanking you for your help, Mr Speaker? I am going to once again try to avoid your eye while I ask what should be a very short question.

Blaydon Quarry landfill site in my constituency causes a huge nuisance for the communities surrounding it, particularly …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 25 Jul 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"1. What plans she has to implement the recommendations on climate change adaptation in the May 2019 Committee on Climate Change report on net zero carbon emissions. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 25 Jul 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"Do I detect an end-of-term feel about the Minister’s comments?

What analysis has the Minister undertaken of the impact on homes, infrastructure and communities as a result of climate change over the next 10 to 20 years? Will he share that analysis with the House, so that Members are able …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 01 Apr 2019
Blaydon Quarry Landfill Site

"I am very pleased to have secured this Adjournment debate on the Blaydon Quarry landfill site. It is a matter of great concern to my constituents in the communities surrounding the site.

My constituency has had more than its fair share of landfill sites, both in the past and more …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 01 Apr 2019
Blaydon Quarry Landfill Site

"I agree, of course, with the hon. Gentleman’s last statement, but I disagree with some of his earlier comments, because I think the time is now ripe for us to go beyond monitoring, controlling or whatever. We need a totally different approach to landfill for the benefit of our communities.

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Written Question
Trade Agreements: USA
Thursday 28th March 2019

Asked by: Liz Twist (Labour - Blaydon and Consett)

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

What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for International Trade on a potential free trade agreement with the US after the UK leaves the EU.

Answered by Robert Goodwill

The Secretary of State meets regularly with colleagues to discuss a wide range of issues on current and potential future trade agreements.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 28 Mar 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"Both farmers and consumers are concerned that future trade agreements will lower UK food standards. How will the Secretary of State ensure that future trade agreements maintain and improve our food quality standards?..."
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