Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 05 Nov 2013 Water Industry
"One of the key problems is that constituents at the bottom end of the income scale have over many years incurred a debt as a result of high water bills. Given the big profits made by these companies, surely they have a moral responsibility to help those people at the …..." Rehman Chishti - View Speech
"The right hon. Gentleman says that the previous policy was not in his name. Does his party leader have his support for his current policy on water? Is so, what is his party leader’s policy?..." Rehman Chishti - View Speech
"I thank the Minister for that answer. In my constituency, Medway council has been running a local community initiative offering free microchipping and advice on looking after dogs. What are the Government doing to encourage such community initiatives that help to foster responsible dog ownership?..." Rehman Chishti - View Speech
"I thank the Secretary of State for that answer. In Medway this summer, following a successful bid to the central Government weekly collection support scheme, recycling will be collected weekly. What action are the Government taking to enable more local authorities to increase their recycling rates?..." Rehman Chishti - View Speech
"Will the Minister clarify that it was the changes put in place in 2006 that took away the daily inspection presence in meat-cutting premises?..." Rehman Chishti - View Speech
"The food banks around the country were initially set up in 2002, because the issue arose at that time. According to stats provided by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, food prices have risen in real terms by 12% over the last five years. This is not simply …..." Rehman Chishti - View Speech
"With regard to regulatory burdens on farmers, what steps is the Minister taking to ensure that a replacement seasonal agricultural workers scheme is in place when the current framework is removed at the end of 2013?..." Rehman Chishti - View Speech