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Counter-Daesh Update — House of Commons, 2017-07-13
Topic: International Affairs
Michael Fallon (Conservative, Centre-right): I am grateful for the personal words with which the hon. Gentleman began his remarks. Discussions are under way between the Kurdish authorities and the authorities in Baghdad on precisely those issues. We encourage those discussions. In the end, where there are disputes of that kind, they have to be resolved between the different parties in Erbil and Baghdad.
Counter-Daesh Update — House of Commons, 2017-07-13
Topic: International Affairs
Michael Fallon (Conservative, Centre-right): On the first point, of course we want Syria to move towards a new political settlement and we continue to encourage that. So far as the existence of moderate armed opposition in Syria is concerned, I am sure that the hon. Gentleman understands that the civil war would not be in its seventh year if there had not been formidable moderate armed opposition to the Syrian regime. Who does he think has been fighting Assad? It is important to recognise the progress that has been made since December 2015 in reducing Daesh and the amount of Syrian territory that it holds, in starting the battle to defeat it in its capital, Raqqa, and thus overall to reduce the threat that Daesh poses to the UK. I am only sorry that, although we had the support of 67 other countries throughout the world, we did not have the support of the Scottish National party.
Counter-Daesh Update — House of Commons, 2017-07-13
Topic: Law and Crime
Michael Fallon (Conservative, Centre-right): Yes. We are working with our colleagues in the coalition to deal with the extremist ideology that lies behind this terrorism. We are working to counter it in cyberspace, taking down the messaging that is posted there. We are working here at home on steps to improve the deradicalisation effort where extremism exists in colleges, mosques and elsewhere. We work with the Muslim community to ensure that it is properly recognised and tackled.
Points of Order — House of Commons, 2017-07-13
Topic: International Affairs
Eleanor Fulton Laing (Conservative, Centre-right): I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for bringing this matter to the attention of the Chair, and I understand that indeed the text of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill has been located on the Parliament website this morning, in advance of its presentation. This should not have happened, and I can assure the hon. Gentleman and the House that an investigation is currently under way into this most regrettable matter.
Points of Order — House of Commons, 2017-07-13
Topic: International Affairs
William Nigel Paul Cash (Conservative, Centre-right): Further to that point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Will you confirm that, immediately after the presentation of the Bill and its First Reading, the Second Reading will deal with the principle of the Bill, according to "Erskine May" and all the rules of the House? Will you also confirm, with respect to this particular Bill, that although some do not seem to have seen it yet, it is about leaving the European Union and repealing the European Communities Act 1972 and that anyone who votes against its Second Reading will be in breach of that principle?
Points of Order — House of Commons, 2017-07-13
Topic: International Affairs
Eleanor Fulton Laing (Conservative, Centre-right): I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for giving me notice of his point of order. It is also refreshing to have a point of order that is a point of order. My understanding is that, following the debate in Westminster Hall last week, the motion—that this House has considered the state pension age for women—was, most unusually, negatived. This might reflect the strength of feeling on the matter, but it does not have any procedural effect. The fact is that the question was put to the Members present in Westminster Hall and they came to a decision, which was to negative the motion. That has no procedural effect, but I am sure that if the hon. Gentleman and any of his colleagues wish to have the matter further considered, they will use their ingenious knowledge of parliamentary procedure to ensure that that happens Bill Presented European Union (Withdrawal) Presentation and First Reading (Standing Order No. 57) Secretary David Davis, supported by the Prime Minister, Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretary Damian Green, Mr Secretary Johnson and Mr Secretary Lidington, presented a Bill to repeal the European Communities Act 1972 and make other provision in connection with the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU Bill read the First time; to be read a Second time tomorrow, and to be printed (Bill 5) with explanatory notes (Bill 5-EN).
Passchendaele — House of Commons, 2017-07-13
Topic: International Affairs
Alec Shelbrooke (Conservative, Centre-right): My right hon. Friend is rightly describing the sea battle and what was happening at sea, which brought the Americans into the war. Does he agree that, when people ask whether we had to go into the war, the reality is that we could well have been starved out if we had not taken those actions?
Passchendaele — House of Commons, 2017-07-13
Topic: Education
Alec Shelbrooke (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. Friend is making a powerful point about the education of young people. On a slightly tangential but important point, may I urge him to make contact with the Holocaust Educational Trust, which does massively important work in taking young people to Auschwitz, which shows what unbridled power can lead to?
Driving Offences: Private Land — House of Commons, 2017-07-13
Topic: Transportation
John Henry Hayes (Conservative, Centre-right): I would be honoured and delighted to meet them, so of course the answer is yes I have a reputation for quoting poets, and I usually do so in a light-hearted or jocular fashion, as the Speaker mentioned recently. But sometimes poetry can be applied to the most difficult circumstances, and the poet John Donne said this: "any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind" We are all poorer for an untimely loss of the kind my hon. Friend has raised in the House. Of course we are poorer, and of course we hurt when we lose a relative, a friend or a colleague, but we are diminished by any loss, and the tragic loss my hon. Friend described will have moved the hearts, as I said at the outset, of everyone in this Chamber, and of many beyond it who have heard this debate I say again that I am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising the issue of off-road vehicle offences. As I have said in reply to the debate, how we respond will depend on the joint working of a large number of bodies within Government. I am not able today to say exactly how the law will change, but given the short time from the point when this debate was announced, doing otherwise would have indicated that we had not thought this through properly. The implications of any such move will be planned carefully and considered, and we will proceed with certainty as a result of that deliberation. But I tell Members this: we will proceed with the firm intention that tragedies such as Harry Whitlam’s might be prevented in the future Question put and agreed to.
Microbeads — House of Commons, 2017-03-02
Topic: Environment
Questions: What steps she is taking to deal with the effects of microbeads in products not included within the scope of her Department’s proposed ban.
Thérèse Anne Coffey (Conservative, Centre-right): We ran a consultation between 20 December and 28 February on proposals to ban microbeads in cosmetics and personal care products. The consultation also sought evidence on the extent of the environmental impact of microplastics found in other products. We are now reviewing the responses to the consultation and any new evidence will be used to inform future UK actions to protect the marine environment.
Microbeads — House of Commons, 2017-03-02
Topic: Environment
Questions: What steps she is taking to deal with the effects of microbeads in products not included within the scope of her Department’s proposed ban.
Philip Thomas Hollobone (Conservative, Centre-right): May I welcome the proposed ban as far as it goes? However, it appears that several products such as make-up and sun cream will be excluded. I therefore urge the Minister to adopt the Greenpeace definition of microbeads, which is, "all solid water-insoluble microplastic ingredients of 5mm or less in any dimension used for any purpose."
Microbeads — House of Commons, 2017-03-02
Topic: Environment
Questions: What steps she is taking to deal with the effects of microbeads in products not included within the scope of her Department’s proposed ban.; I urge the Government to go further than the United States and ban all products containing microbeads that risk getting into the marine environment. Will the Government reject the idea that biodegradable microbeads could be used instead, because there is no evidence that there is such a thing? Will they also commission some research into whether microbeads in human tissue have a long-term health effect?
Thérèse Anne Coffey (Conservative, Centre-right): The US ban has not yet come into force, but we will continue to monitor its progress and consider any learning from that approach. Our proposals so far are supported by evidence, which shows that rinse-off products can damage some marine environments. We have extended the consultation and issued a call for evidence on other matters.
Microbeads — House of Commons, 2017-03-02
Topic: Environment
Questions: What steps she is taking to deal with the effects of microbeads in products not included within the scope of her Department’s proposed ban.; I urge the Government to go further than the United States and ban all products containing microbeads that risk getting into the marine environment. Will the Government reject the idea that biodegradable microbeads could be used instead, because there is no evidence that there is such a thing? Will they also commission some research into whether microbeads in human tissue have a long-term health effect?
Stephen Daniel Double (Conservative, Centre-right): The Government’s progress on banning microbeads is welcome, but other forms of plastic are polluting our seas, including the 15 million plastic bottles that are thrown away every day. The Cornish-based charity, Surfers Against Sewage, has obtained 209,000 signatures to a petition that calls for a plastic bottle deposit-return scheme. Will the Minister meet me to discuss how we can advance that petition and make progress?
Microbeads — House of Commons, 2017-03-02
Topic: Environment
Questions: What steps she is taking to deal with the effects of microbeads in products not included within the scope of her Department’s proposed ban.; I urge the Government to go further than the United States and ban all products containing microbeads that risk getting into the marine environment. Will the Government reject the idea that biodegradable microbeads could be used instead, because there is no evidence that there is such a thing? Will they also commission some research into whether microbeads in human tissue have a long-term health effect?
Thérèse Anne Coffey (Conservative, Centre-right): I would be happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss the matter. As I informed the House at the previous Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Question Time, we are looking at the issue in the context of the litter strategy. Let me take the opportunity to publicise this weekend’s Great British Spring Clean campaign, in which I am sure many hon. Members will be involved. I also want to advertise BBC Suffolk’s "don’t be a tosser" campaign. Frankly, we do not want people who toss litter about to flood our beaches with the plastic bottles that my hon. Friend mentions.
Microbeads — House of Commons, 2017-03-02
Topic: Environment
Questions: What steps she is taking to deal with the effects of microbeads in products not included within the scope of her Department’s proposed ban.; I urge the Government to go further than the United States and ban all products containing microbeads that risk getting into the marine environment. Will the Government reject the idea that biodegradable microbeads could be used instead, because there is no evidence that there is such a thing? Will they also commission some research into whether microbeads in human tissue have a long-term health effect?
Thérèse Anne Coffey (Conservative, Centre-right): The advance of plastic packaging reflected consumer desire for on-the-go, safe products that individuals can carry. I welcome instances of manufacturers introducing their own recycling schemes. When we were children, we perhaps got pocket money on some of the deposit-return schemes, but we now have kerbside recycling, which has successfully increased the amount of recycled plastics.
Microbeads — House of Commons, 2017-03-02
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What steps she is taking to deal with the effects of microbeads in products not included within the scope of her Department’s proposed ban.; I urge the Government to go further than the United States and ban all products containing microbeads that risk getting into the marine environment. Will the Government reject the idea that biodegradable microbeads could be used instead, because there is no evidence that there is such a thing? Will they also commission some research into whether microbeads in human tissue have a long-term health effect?
Andrew George Stephenson (Conservative, Centre-right): The Minister has shown real leadership on the issue and I applaud the Government’s efforts so far. However, for us to make a genuine difference we need other countries to get on board. Will my hon. Friend say more about what she is doing to ensure that we work collaboratively across borders to tackle the problem?
Microbeads — House of Commons, 2017-03-02
Topic: Environment
Questions: What steps she is taking to deal with the effects of microbeads in products not included within the scope of her Department’s proposed ban.; I urge the Government to go further than the United States and ban all products containing microbeads that risk getting into the marine environment. Will the Government reject the idea that biodegradable microbeads could be used instead, because there is no evidence that there is such a thing? Will they also commission some research into whether microbeads in human tissue have a long-term health effect?
Thérèse Anne Coffey (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. Friend is right. I understand that the recent explosion of nurdles in the world’s oceans is due to the fact that several containers fell off a ship and the contents were dispersed. We are all stewards of the ocean and we therefore want to work with other countries and support efforts to ensure that our oceans are as clean as they can be.
Microbeads — House of Commons, 2017-03-02
Topic: Environment
Questions: What steps she is taking to deal with the effects of microbeads in products not included within the scope of her Department’s proposed ban.; I urge the Government to go further than the United States and ban all products containing microbeads that risk getting into the marine environment. Will the Government reject the idea that biodegradable microbeads could be used instead, because there is no evidence that there is such a thing? Will they also commission some research into whether microbeads in human tissue have a long-term health effect?
Thérèse Anne Coffey (Conservative, Centre-right): The United Kingdom is a leading player in OSPAR. The hon. Gentleman will be aware that we protect more than half the seas of this region. I am confident that we, and our scientists, will continue to work with many other countries to tackle this global issue.
Leaving the EU: Fisheries — House of Commons, 2017-03-02
Topic: Agriculture
Questions: What discussions she has had with representatives of the fishing industry on the priority to be given to that industry in the UK’s negotiations on leaving the EU.
Andrea Jacqueline Leadsom (Conservative, Centre-right): First, may I welcome the hon. Member for Workington (Sue Hayman) to her place? It is very good to see her on the Opposition Front Bench and I look forward to working with her Mr Speaker, may I convey the sincere apologies of my farming Minister, whose plane has been delayed? He sends his very sincere apologies and we will write to you shortly Since the referendum, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Ministers and officials have regularly met representatives from across the fishing industry. Fisheries will be a key area in negotiations. As a coastal state outside the EU, the UK will be responsible under international law for controlling UK waters and for the sustainable management of the fisheries within them.
Leaving the EU: Fisheries — House of Commons, 2017-03-02
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What discussions she has had with representatives of the fishing industry on the priority to be given to that industry in the UK’s negotiations on leaving the EU.
Andrea Jacqueline Leadsom (Conservative, Centre-right): What I can say to the right hon. Gentleman is that I am very aware of the issues around the London convention. We are looking at it very closely and will be able to comment on it in the near future.
Leaving the EU: Fisheries — House of Commons, 2017-03-02
Topic: Agriculture
Questions: What discussions she has had with representatives of the fishing industry on the priority to be given to that industry in the UK’s negotiations on leaving the EU.
Neil Quentin Gordon Parish (Conservative, Centre-right): There is no doubt that when we went into the EU back in the 1970s fishermen had a very poor deal on the amount of fish they could catch and on quotas. Is there not now a real opportunity to ensure we have better access to our waters and to larger quantities of fish, so that the industry can progress much further?
Leaving the EU: Fisheries — House of Commons, 2017-03-02
Topic: Agriculture
Questions: What discussions she has had with representatives of the fishing industry on the priority to be given to that industry in the UK’s negotiations on leaving the EU.
Andrea Jacqueline Leadsom (Conservative, Centre-right): I disagree with the right hon. Gentleman. Our fishing communities around the UK provide a vital vibrancy to local communities and the rural economy, so I do not agree with the suggestion that processing is somehow far more important. We will seek the freest possible access to European markets, but when I was in China last year I signed a memorandum of understanding with the Chinese worth £50 million, which included UK seafood. It will be very important for us to be able to find new export markets.
Leaving the EU: Fisheries — House of Commons, 2017-03-02
Topic: Agriculture
Questions: What discussions she has had with representatives of the fishing industry on the priority to be given to that industry in the UK’s negotiations on leaving the EU.
Martin John Vickers (Conservative, Centre-right): Last Friday, I spoke at a seafood processing and fishing industry seminar in the Grimsby-Cleethorpes area. The industry recognises the opportunities of Brexit, but understandably it has some concerns. I welcome the Secretary of State’s reassurances to date, but can she give an absolute reassurance to the seafood processing sector that it will form a key part of the negotiations?
Leaving the EU: Fisheries — House of Commons, 2017-03-02
Topic: Agriculture
Questions: What discussions she has had with representatives of the fishing industry on the priority to be given to that industry in the UK’s negotiations on leaving the EU.
Andrea Jacqueline Leadsom (Conservative, Centre-right): I had a very happy fish and chip lunch in Cleethorpes with my hon. Friend and I look forward to further such opportunities. He is right to point out that seafood processing is an absolutely vital part of our fishing sector. We are very much taking it into account in our negotiations on leaving the EU and in looking at opportunities around the world.
Leaving the EU: Fisheries — House of Commons, 2017-03-02
Topic: Agriculture
Questions: What discussions she has had with representatives of the fishing industry on the priority to be given to that industry in the UK’s negotiations on leaving the EU.
Andrea Jacqueline Leadsom (Conservative, Centre-right): I think the hon. Gentleman will recognise that the UK market is incredibly valuable to all our fishing communities. It will continue to be very important. The Prime Minister has been very clear that no powers that are currently devolved will be, as he says, grabbed. They will continue to be devolved. What we are looking very carefully at is the best possible deal for all parts of the United Kingdom as we seek to negotiate Brexit.
Domestic Food Market — House of Commons, 2017-03-02
Topic: Agriculture
Questions: What recent assessment the Government has made of the effectiveness of its support to British farmers in increasing their share of the domestic food market.
Charles George Eustice (Conservative, Centre-right): Mr Speaker, I apologise for being a little late. I was at the Gulfood exhibition in the Gulf and my plane was sadly stranded because of fog. The Government want the UK to grow and sell more British food and drink. Through the introduction of a new plan for Government procurement, we have sought to enable Departments to source more local food, and recent successes include the Ministry of Justice implementing the plan in prisons. Last year, exports of food and drink increased by 9% to £20 billion.
Domestic Food Market — House of Commons, 2017-03-02
Topic: Agriculture
Questions: What recent assessment the Government has made of the effectiveness of its support to British farmers in increasing their share of the domestic food market.
Charles George Eustice (Conservative, Centre-right): I could not agree more with my hon. Friend. The quality heritage of our local food, such as Sussex Charmer and all the great wines produced in the South Downs, is second to none. That is why we have set up the great British food unit—to promote our food at home and abroad. It is also why I have just returned—late, sadly—from Gulfood, the world’s largest annual trade fair.
Domestic Food Market — House of Commons, 2017-03-02
Topic: Agriculture
Questions: What recent assessment the Government has made of the effectiveness of its support to British farmers in increasing their share of the domestic food market.
Charles George Eustice (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Gentleman makes an important point. As we design domestic agriculture policy after leaving the EU, we will be looking to ensure we have sustainable farming, so that we get the benefits of farming sustainably, while improving productivity.
Domestic Food Market — House of Commons, 2017-03-02
Topic: Agriculture
Questions: What recent assessment the Government has made of the effectiveness of its support to British farmers in increasing their share of the domestic food market.; Will the Minister join me in celebrating the success of Wight Marque on the Isle of Wight? There are now more than 450 food and drink products on the Isle of Wight, and Wight Marque is being used to promote the island as a speciality food destination.
Charles George Eustice (Conservative, Centre-right): While we remain members of the EU, we still have free movement, and fruit farms and farmers can still source their labour from countries such as Romania and Bulgaria. We are aware that some have raised concerns about agricultural labour after we leave the EU, and we are listening carefully to their representations.