Thursday, 19 October 2023
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent discussions she has had with the Canal & River Trust on its funding.
What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on introducing the proposed ban on American Bully XL dogs.
Whether she plans to publish a new timeline for key milestones on (a) extended producer responsibility for packaging and (b) other measures in the 2018 resources and waste strategy for England.
What steps she is taking to support a healthy and sustainable food system.
What steps her Department is taking to require water companies to help reduce water pollution and unsatisfactory overflows.
What steps she is taking to support fishing communities.
What steps her Department is taking to support community farming projects.
What steps her Department is taking to protect rural communities in flood-risk areas.
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the steps taken by her Department to prevent sewage discharges.
What recent assessment she has made of the impact of inflation on the affordability of food.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
What recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of the Crown Prosecution Service’s written responses to complaints.
What recent steps she has taken to establish international accountability for Russia’s actions against Ukraine; and if she will make a statement.
What recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Crown Prosecution Service in ensuring access to justice for victims of crime.
What steps she is taking to increase prosecution rates for cases relating to violence against women and girls.
What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Justice on the contribution of solicitors to civil society.
What assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the appointment of the new director of the Serious Fraud Office.
Will the Leader of the House give us the business for next week?
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Unfortunately, the Chair of the Liaison Committee, my hon. Friend the Member for Harwich and North Essex (Sir Bernard Jenkin), is not able to be here,...
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I beg to move, That this House has considered Baby Loss Awareness Week. I thank the Backbench Business Committee and all those who have supported this important debate. In particular, I thank...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Scott Mann.)
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