Thursday, 23 February 2023
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps her Department is taking to help reduce sewage discharges in East Devon constituency.
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the rising cost of food.
What recent assessment she has made of the impact of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU single market on trends in the level of food production.
What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero on her Department’s future role in promoting nature-based solutions to climate change.
What steps she is taking to support rural farmers.
When she will next update the list of designated bathing waters in England.
What steps her Department is taking to protect fish stocks.
What steps her Department is taking to help strengthen long-term global food security.
What discussions she has had with the Leader of the House on the parliamentary timetable for the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill.
What steps the Government is taking to help restore peatlands.
What recent assessment her Department has made of the feasibility of ending the use of non-essential single-use plastics.
What recent steps she is taking to help tackle plastic pollution.
What steps her Department is taking to support farmers through environmental land management schemes.
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to tackle food insecurity.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will make a statement on UK food shortages.
Will the Leader of the House give us the forthcoming business?
I take your point on board, Mr Deputy Speaker, but please forgive my enthusiasm for this great announcement that we are making today. Let me start by offering my deepest condolences to John...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Secretary Michael Gove, supported by the Prime Minister, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretary James Cleverly, Secretary Suella...
I beg to move, That this House has considered the future of the NHS, its staffing and funding. The national health service is a beloved national institution. Everyone in the country and in this...
Ordered, That, further to the Order of 30 January, paragraphs (1) and (2) of the Order of 19 December 2022 relating to the appointment of Sir Roger Gale as Deputy Speaker and to the exercise of...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Jacob Young.)
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