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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 22 Nov 2022
UK Canals and Waterways

"As a neighbour to my hon. Friend and a fellow Staffordshire MP, I congratulate him on his excellent speech, which eloquently covers the points we would all like to make. In my constituency, waterways are the lifeblood of the economy, and I would like to thank people such as Michael …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 17 Oct 2019
The Climate Emergency

"On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. As Chairman of the European Scrutiny Committee, I have now been informed that a withdrawal agreement has been agreed. I have been to the Library to ask for a copy to indicate the difference between the document in my hand, which is …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 13 Mar 2019
UK’s Withdrawal from the European Union

"My right hon. and learned Friend talks about smashing up the law; does he not accept that section 1 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 makes it abundantly and expressly clear that we will repeal the European Communities Act 1972 on exit day?..."
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Written Question
Industry: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Thursday 1st November 2018

Asked by: William Cash (Conservative - Stone)

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the UK will bound by the terms of the EU Industrial Emissions Directive after the UK leaves the EU on 29 March 2019.

Answered by Baroness Coffey

The UK is committed to maintaining environmental standards after we leave the EU and will continue to apply the existing model of integrated pollution control. The EU Withdrawal Act 2018 ensures that existing EU environmental law will continue to have effect in UK law, including the Industrial Emissions Directive.


Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 01 Dec 2016
UK Fishing Industry

"I wonder whether the right hon. Gentleman is concerned about the fact that this document excludes the question of those parts of the fishing industry that I suspect would be of concern to him in relation to the joint management with Norway. The European Scrutiny Committee drew attention to that …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 04 Feb 2015
Dairy Industry

"Non-payment caused a huge crisis. Will my hon. Friend give some thought to the idea that the Government could help by engaging more, through public procurement of services? People who are in the Army, the education sector and other sectors could get milk supplied in a way that would help …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 04 Feb 2015
Dairy Industry

"This is an important and interesting debate. The dairy farming industry is integral to Staffordshire and my constituents, as it has been for generations, and it is incredibly important for the local economy. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Ribble Valley (Mr Evans) on his charter for the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 18 Jun 2013
Common Agricultural Policy

"I am extremely interested in the Minister’s point about the United Kingdom having policies that are relevant to our own interests. In relation to the review of competences, will he tell us whether there is any intention to repatriate the common agricultural policy?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 11 Feb 2013
Horsemeat (Food Fraud)

"I am sure my right hon. Friend will be glad to know that many of us want to know whether the European Commission is being held accountable under the EU’s food and labelling regulations, which include specific notification of the species of the animal used in food. Will he assure …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 29 Oct 2012
Ash Dieback Disease

"Has my hon. Friend experienced any resistance from the European Commission or the European Union regarding the import ban, as was suggested on the “Today” programme a couple of days ago? If so, will he make certain that under no circumstances we will allow the EU to stand in the …..."
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