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Written Question
Government Departments
Friday 10th July 2020

Asked by: James Wild (Conservative - North West Norfolk)

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the effect of the Supreme Court ruling in R v Adams (Appellant) (Northern Ireland) UKSC 2018/0104 on the Carltona principle set out in the Cabinet Manual.

Answered by Chloe Smith

The Carltona principle is fundamental to the functioning of Government. We are considering the judgment of the Court carefully.


Written Question
Emergencies: Planning
Friday 10th July 2020

Asked by: James Wild (Conservative - North West Norfolk)

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to give statutory effect to the Carltona principle.

Answered by Chloe Smith

The Carltona principle is fundamental to the functioning of Government. We are considering the judgment of the Court carefully.


Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 23 Jun 2020
Covid-19 Update

"This announcement will be warmly welcomed by the pubs, restaurants, holiday parks and attractions that, along with the stunning coastline, make North West Norfolk the ideal place to visit and take a staycation; but alongside these measures, does my right hon. Friend agree that Hunstanton and other coastal areas in …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 11 Jun 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

" What steps his Department is taking to enhance the resilience of critical national infrastructure. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 11 Jun 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

"While we welcome investment into the UK, our national security powers on the ownership and control of companies, including national infrastructure, urgently need strengthening. So when the Government bring forward measures, hopefully shortly, will they ensure that telecoms, nuclear and other critical national infrastructure, as well as our technology base, …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Jun 2020
EU-UK Partnership: EU’s Mandate

"For six months before I was elected as the Member for North West Norfolk, I was part of the Brexit unit in No. 10, and prior to that, I advised the former right hon. Member for Aylesbury as he led part of the EU negotiations, including with member states, so …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 04 Feb 2020
Lobby and Media Briefings: Journalists' Access

"I declare an interest as a former special adviser, most recently in No. 10. I endorse the comments that my hon. Friend has made: there is nothing unusual in providing specialist briefings. Indeed, I was there when we provided one on the Prime Minister’s excellent Brexit deal, which has happily …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 29 Jan 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

"4. What steps his Department is taking to protect (a) forestry and (b) biodiversity in developing countries. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 29 Jan 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

"The people in North West Norfolk supported our manifesto commitments to tackle climate change and help countries receiving development aid to become more self-sufficient. What steps is my hon. Friend taking to ensure that the aid budget, through CDC, is invested in forestry projects in Africa and elsewhere, both to …..."
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