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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 27 Mar 2017
Badger Culling

"I absolutely agree, particularly in relation to the evident risks of the spread of infection if appropriate cattle movement control and biosecurity measures are not implemented. That is why the Scottish National party is participating in this debate, even though it relates primarily to England and to the impact of …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 27 Mar 2017
Badger Culling

"The Minister has accurately noted some of the initiatives he mentioned at the conclusion of his speech in September 2016. Can he tell us what impact those measures have had? What action has he taken to address other issues, such as slurry spreading on fields and feeding infected cattle to …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 27 Mar 2017
Badger Culling

"I am grateful to the Minister for being so generous with his time. He has given various examples that suggest that culling badgers has been successful in reducing the incidence of bovine TB. Can he tell us the full range of variables that were tracked and monitored in each of …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 27 Feb 2017
Future Flood Prevention

"This debate follows major inquiries into the social, economic and environmental impact of flooding in England which were undertaken by the Environmental Audit and Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committees. I participated in the EFRA Committee’s inquiry, and I took a close interest in the development of the Committee’s conclusions …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 06 Feb 2017
Domestic Ivory Market

"I am grateful for this opportunity to debate the crucial issue of protecting our planet’s wildlife. As we have heard, the magnificent African elephant is at grave and immediate risk from slaughter by poachers for its ivory tusks.

I suspect that many people watching this debate at home, including my …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 06 Feb 2017
Domestic Ivory Market

"If the hon. Lady is so enthusiastic about placing a value on everything, can she tell us the value of an elephant?..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 24 Jan 2017
Leaving the EU: Animal Welfare Standards in Farming

"I congratulate the right hon. Member for Chipping Barnet (Mrs Villiers) on securing this debate and, indeed, on her excellent speech.

The UK Government’s plans for a hard Brexit, including taking all the nations of the UK out of the European single market—in Scotland’s case, against our will and against …..."
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Written Question
Common Agricultural Policy: Scotland
Tuesday 24th January 2017

Asked by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with Ministers of the Scottish Government on the future of Common Agricultural Policy payments; and if she will make a statement.

Answered by George Eustice

We held meetings with all of the Devolved Administrations, including Scotland, in Cardiff on 8 November, in Brussels at December Council on 11 December and we plan a further meeting in February.

In addition, officials from Defra are in regular contact with officials in Scottish Government regarding plans for the Great Repeal Bill.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Jan 2017
Leaving the EU: the Rural Economy

"As the Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, I am well aware of the likely impact on the rural economy of the UK Government’s policy on leaving the European Union. Indeed, after the Prime Minister’s speech today outside Parliament, it is clear that that impact will be catastrophic.

We …..."
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Written Question
Recycling
Wednesday 11th January 2017

Asked by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to remove barriers to a more resource-efficient economy; and if she will encourage the Environment Agency to reopen its online definition of waste tool to new submissions.

Answered by Baroness Coffey

As part of our planning for the UK’s exit from the EU, we are considering the options for reshaping our waste and resources policy and regulatory framework to encourage the more sustainable use of resources. We are currently developing a 25 year environment plan and will consult stakeholders early this year on the priorities for resources, waste and recycling. Views on the key barriers to resource efficiency and ideas for addressing these will be welcome. In parallel, we are working to ensure alignment with other plans in development such as the Government’s new industrial strategy and our emissions reduction plan.

The Environment Agency’s online definition of waste tool is still available. It can be used for a self-assessment of whether a material is a waste or not. The Definition of Waste Panel is closed until further notice while the Environment Agency reviews its role and purpose.