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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 20 Nov 2017
Yemen

"I draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. It is highly commendable that the UK is the fourth-largest humanitarian donor to Yemen, but equally we play a key role in diplomatic talks, not least with Saudi Arabia, so will the Minister give assurances …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 18 Apr 2017
Syria and North Korea

"I welcome my right hon. Friend’s call for a peaceful and united Syria—who could disagree with that—and especially the need for the humanitarian protection of civilians, but does he agree that putting down shutters is never a productive way forward? In that light, will he confirm that he remains in …..."
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Written Question
Israel: Agriculture and Water
Monday 27th March 2017

Asked by: Rebecca Pow (Conservative - Taunton Deane)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent cooperation his Department has had with Israel on agriscience and water science; and how the UK has benefited from Israeli innovation in that area.

Answered by Tobias Ellwood

​The UK has a strong relationship with Israel with regards to science and innovation. Our Science and Innovation Team in our Embassy in Tel Aviv are aiming to hold two symposia on water and agri-sciences in the coming year, and are exploring fellowships and lectureships in these fields.


Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 10 Jan 2017
Oral Answers to Questions

"T2. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 10 Jan 2017
Oral Answers to Questions

"Illegal trading in wildlife is now the fourth most lucrative transnational crime, and it has a hugely destabilising effect on habitats and on many communities. On that note, will the Secretary of State tell me what his Department is doing to help to combat the poaching and illegal ivory trading …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 12 Sep 2016
Dog Meat (South Korea)

"Huge apologies for being late. I would have put in to speak in this debate, but I could not get here.

I am the co-chair of the all-party animal welfare group, and I have two quick points. Given that we have such a high reputation across the world for our …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 15 Jun 2016
EU Membership: Economic Benefits

"I am pleased to follow the impassioned words of the hon. Member for Ilford North (Wes Streeting).

I want to start my speech in this historic debate by asking a question: have we been prosperous for the last 40 years? Yes, we certainly have. We have become the fifth greatest …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 18 Jun 2015
European Union Referendum Bill

"On that note, I have a 16-year-old son, and before the general election I discussed with him and his friends whether they should be able to vote in the election. They came to the conclusion that young people of 16 are wont to change their minds very frequently, and that …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 01 Jun 2015
Britain in the World

"I am very grateful for the opportunity to make my maiden speech. May I first congratulate other hon. Friends and Members on their splendid maiden speeches? They have made me quite nervous, and I wish very good luck to all the others who will follow me.

I pay tribute to …..."

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