All 2 Debates between Michael Fabricant and Oliver Heald

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Debate between Michael Fabricant and Oliver Heald
Thursday 31st October 2019

(5 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Oliver Heald Portrait Sir Oliver Heald (North East Hertfordshire) (Con)
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May I join the tributes to you, Mr Speaker? I thank you for your comradeship in opposition, when you were a spokesman with me in various Departments, and for your encouragement in respect of the Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Act 2019—[Hon. Members: “Hear, hear.”] Thank you.

Michael Fabricant Portrait Michael Fabricant (Lichfield) (Con)
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Say, “Question 7.”

Oliver Heald Portrait Sir Oliver Heald (North East Hertfordshire) (Con)
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7. What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the timeframe for the passage of the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill.

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Debate between Michael Fabricant and Oliver Heald
Tuesday 7th March 2017

(7 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Oliver Heald Portrait Sir Oliver Heald
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It is important for that balance to be struck. The whiplash proposals relate to the most minor claims—cases in which the pain and suffering lasts for up to two years. Even then, there is provision for judges, in exceptional cases, to award more than the tariff that is proposed. When serious injuries are involved, however, the system will continue as it is now. It will still be designed to recompense people properly for the injuries that they have suffered.

Michael Fabricant Portrait Michael Fabricant (Lichfield) (Con)
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A few years ago, I was shunted up the backside—my car was, I mean. Although I was perfectly well, I received a phone call from someone who asked me whether I had whiplash. I said, “No, I do not have whiplash.” The person said, “Oh, go on! Say that you do have whiplash.” I did not do that, because I am an honourable person. My right hon. and learned Friend is absolutely right to reduce the number of bogus claims.