"Residents in the Kettering constituency want to see a larger and healthier bee population, but they do not want the England sugar beet crop destroyed by aphids. Will the Secretary of State outline the economic impact on sugar beet production if that pesticide is not used and what examination he …..." Philip Hollobone - View Speech
"I welcome the proposals in the Act for biodiversity net gain, with an obligation on developers to ensure that all new proposals feature at least a 10% improvement in biodiversity. In the guidance that the Secretary of State issues, will he ensure that that obligation applies to planning applications that …..." Philip Hollobone - View Speech
"6. What the planned timescale is for the Government’s response to the National Audit Office’s report, “Financial sustainability of schools in England”, published in November 2021. ..." Philip Hollobone - View Speech
"I welcome the Public Accounts Committee’s scrutiny of the financial sustainability of schools. This is an important report by the National Audit Office, and it shows that 22% of academy trusts had reserves equivalent to a fifth or more of their annual income, but on the other side of the …..." Philip Hollobone - View Speech
"What steps he is taking to help ensure the National Food Strategy provides a sustainable future for small-scale family farms. ..." Philip Hollobone - View Speech
"Does the Secretary of State agree that the heart will be ripped out of the British countryside if small-scale family farms in Kettering and elsewhere go under as a result of industrial agriculture and the relentless pursuit of cheap food? What will he do to ensure that family farms remain …..." Philip Hollobone - View Speech
"What the planned timescale is for a response by the Government to the National Audit Office’s report on local government and net zero in England, published in July 2021. ..." Philip Hollobone - View Speech
"The National Audit Office report concludes that there are serious weaknesses in the Government’s approach to working with over 350 local councils in England on decarbonisation owing to a lack of clarity on the council’s overall roles, piecemeal funding and defuse accountabilities. Will my hon. Friend encourage the Public Accounts …..." Philip Hollobone - View Speech
"What the planned timescale is for a response by the Government to the NAO report findings on the Ministry of Defence's equipment plan 2020 to 2030, published on 12 January 2021. ..." Philip Hollobone - View Speech