Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 20 Mar 2019
Wildlife Crime
"My hon. Friend makes a good point. I am glad that our two police forces are making some progress, but it is the implementation of the law, and punishments, that we are particularly concerned about.
I represent a little urban area; we do not have any foxhunts in Southend West. …..."David Amess - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 20 Mar 2019
Wildlife Crime
"My right hon. Friend has succeeded in shortening my speech, because that is exactly what I was about to say. I entirely agree with that point.
Nobody should be above the law, and those who continue in the inhumane killing of foxes and stags under the cover of trail hunting …..."David Amess - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 14th March 2019
Asked by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
Question
to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take steps to ensure that the UK is able to end the live export of animals after the UK leaves the EU.
Answered by David Rutley
Our manifesto made it clear that we would take early steps to control the export of live farm animals for slaughter once we leave the EU. We launched a call for evidence last year, the findings of which we asked the Farm Animal Welfare Committee to review. Their report is expected shortly. Once we have received that report, we will consider how best to take forward the manifesto commitment. All options, including a possible ban, remain on the table.
Written Question
Tuesday 12th February 2019
Asked by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
Question
to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to end the use of wild animals in circuses in England; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by David Rutley
I refer the honourable member to the answer given to the honourable member for Oxford West and Abingdon to question 176633.
https://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Commons/2018-10-08/176633/
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 04 Jul 2018
Ivory Bill
"I rise to speak in support of the Bill’s Third Reading. This is a day of celebration for all animals that have horns.
I detected a slight bit of grandstanding about who should take credit for this Bill—I understand all that. The hon. Member for Workington (Sue Hayman) shared with …..."David Amess - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 04 Jun 2018
Ivory Bill
"I congratulate all the animal organisations that have encouraged the Government to introduce the Bill, and I completely agree with what my hon. Friends the Members for Richmond Park (Zac Goldsmith) and for Mid Derbyshire (Mrs Latham) said. However, there are three people I wish to single out. The first …..."David Amess - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 04 Jun 2018
Ivory Bill
"I have been listening very carefully to what my hon. Friend is saying. When it comes to the Committee stage of the Bill, will he look very carefully at what colleagues on both sides of the House have said and extend the ban to include, for instance, rhino horns?..."David Amess - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 24th May 2018
Asked by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
Question
to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effect of the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 on the number of dogs left at home for long periods of time.
Answered by George Eustice
In the recently updated Code of Practice for the Welfare of Dogs developed with the canine sector, we advise that people do not leave their dog unattended in situations, or for periods of time that are likely to cause them distress or render them unsafe. The Code applies to all dogs.
The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 provide statutory minimum welfare standards for dog breeding, animal boarding and other licensed activities involving animals. The statutory conditions seek to modernise the welfare requirements on licensed premises, and have been developed with the full support of and engagement with the Canine and Feline Sector Group that represents vets, local authorities, the pet industry and welfare charities.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 26 Apr 2018
Oral Answers to Questions
"9. To ask the right hon. Member for Meriden, representing the Church Commissioners, what recent discussions the Church of England has had with the Government and the insurance industry on the theft of metal, stone and decorative objects from churches. ..."David Amess - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 26 Apr 2018
Oral Answers to Questions
"While all thefts should be condemned, it is particularly despicable to steal from churches and their graveyards. Will my right hon. Friend tell the House what impact the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013—pioneered by Sir Richard Ottaway—has had on the situation?..."David Amess - View Speech
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