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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 15 Mar 2024
Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill

"That is an excellent intervention. I will come to ferrets, but unfortunately I have not had the pleasure of one at home myself.

The companionship of pets was highly valued during the covid pandemic, when there was a surge in demand for puppies and kittens, which unfortunately led to even …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 15 Mar 2024
Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill

"My hon. Friend is a huge advocate for her constituency and the port of Dover. The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, of which I am a member, is indeed looking at some of those matters. The Bill will deliver a manifesto commitment to crack down on puppy, kitten and …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 15 Mar 2024
Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill

"I thank the Minister and my right hon. and hon. Friends who have spoken today. I also thank my team for all the work that they have put in behind the scenes to get to this point today, including Tara Benniman, Emily Gordon and Alice Richards, who is on maternity …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 15 Mar 2024
Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill

"I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time.

Pets are a part of our family. They provide support and companionship when we need it most. In time-honoured Friday tradition, I would like to name my own pets, from my childhood cat Perdita through to Phoebe, …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 15 Mar 2024
Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill

"I have indeed been to Battersea, which is what really triggered much of my interest in this particular area. Like the hon. Lady, I was deeply shocked by what I saw, which is why it was such a relief to see the new system come into effect at Crufts. It …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 15 Mar 2024
Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill

"As I said in my speech, this is not covered by the Bill, and the British Veterinary Association is quite comfortable that it is not fully included and that the EFRA Committee is continuing its work in this area...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 11 Mar 2024
Oral Answers to Questions

"I wonder whether my hon. Friend might be able to help my constituent Ella Wakley, who is disabled and travels to her college on the bus, but her blue badge does not allow free transport for her and her assistant until 9.30 am, which is a little late for the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 11 Mar 2024
Oral Answers to Questions

"T9. I recently had the pleasure of visiting Berrynarbor primary school, where I discussed the challenges that rurality imposes on that school and how hard its staff have worked to overcome those challenges. What steps is the Department taking to support rural primary schools, which often have a vast catchment …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 05 Mar 2024
South West Water

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Henderson. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for East Devon (Simon Jupp) for securing today’s important debate.

I must declare an interest: I surf. I surfed on Sunday on a beach that South West Water’s website advised it was …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 05 Mar 2024
South West Water

"In clarifying Liberal Democrat policy and the actions they have taken, perhaps the hon. Gentleman could explain what his party’s leader, the right hon. Member for Kingston and Surbiton (Ed Davey), did to tackle this issue when he was Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change between 2012 and …..."
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