Results 1-10 of 10 for hunting speaker:James Clappison

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (2 Jul 2003)

Mr James Clappison: Last Monday's vote on hunting could have a very bad effect on the rural economy. Will the Prime Minister at least clarify his own position? Will the Government use the Parliament Act if the House of Lords amends the Hunting Bill so as to reject a total ban?

Opposition Day: Teachers (Supply and Recruitment) (25 Oct 2000)

Mr James Clappison: ...was one area in which there may not be problems, but he should listen to the words of John Wilson head of Wyndham school in Egremont, Cumbria, who said: You don't recruit teachers now—you hunt them. All the evidence is that the position is getting worse with supply teachers being used for long periods, teachers having to teach subjects other than their own and teachers coming from...

Oral Answers to Questions — Hunting (28 Jun 2000)

Mr James Clappison: What recent representations he has received about hunting with dogs in Wales. [126702]

Oral Answers to Questions — Hunting (28 Jun 2000)

Mr James Clappison: ...details of the Burns report. What thought has he given to the conclusions of the Burns report as to how difficult it would be to control fox numbers in the upland areas of Wales in the absence of hunting with dogs as it is carried on in Wales? What message does he have for farmers who are worried about their stock, and who face a difficult enough time already?

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (14 Jul 1999)

Mr James Clappison: But does the Prime Minister think it right that Scottish MPs should be able to vote for a ban on hunting in England, when English MPs have no right to vote on the same subject in Scotland?

Orders of the Day — Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill: Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill (1 Mar 1999)

Mr James Clappison: ...the last lowering of the age of consent. I heard the points that the hon. Gentleman made on this subject. I did not call then—and I do not do so now—for any oppressive action or witch hunt. I do not want the police or other authorities to go on the offensive and seek out convictions under this offence. I hope that the law will be enforced properly, sensibly and sensitively,...

Orders of the Day — Crime and Punishment (Scotland) Bill: Hedgerows (20 Mar 1997)

Mr James Clappison: ...contained no mention of biodiversity, despite all the boasts from Opposition Members about the extent to which it would be a priority—[Interruption.] There was a mention of a free vote on fox hunting, but that is not my idea of biodiversity. When it comes to the crunch, biodiversity does not seem to have been given very great priority in Labour's literature; nor does the environment...

Clause 79: Determination of Reasonableness of Service Charges (22 Jul 1996)

Mr James Clappison: ...—as a basis for the operation of that mitigation. The fee will be mitigated in full or in part if the applicant qualifies. I am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Ravensbourne (Sir J. Hunt) for his expression of support—which, in his case, comes after a very careful consideration of the provisions. I am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Kensington (Mr....

Opposition Day: Water Metering (9 Jul 1996)

Mr James Clappison: ...the environment, sustainable development, air quality, climate change or biodiversity. The only mention I could find of biodiversity was a promise of a free vote when enacting legislation to ban hunting with hounds, which is rather different from our idea of biodiversity.

Orders of the Day — Dogs (Fouling of Land) Bill: Land to Which Act Applies (22 Mar 1996)

Mr James Clappison: I am trying hard to give my hon. Friend the assurance that I think he will find in the Bill. I clearly understand the point he makes about the wide variety of sporting interests, such as hunting, shooting and fishing, which involve dogs.