Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Simon Hoare Excerpts
Tuesday 14th July 2015

(8 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Chris Grayling Portrait Chris Grayling
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Nobody is trying to repeal the Hunting Act. The measure that was proposed had nothing to do with repealing the Hunting Act.

Simon Hoare Portrait Simon Hoare (North Dorset) (Con)
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Will my right hon. Friend undertake to discuss with colleagues on the Treasury Bench the introduction of a general animal welfare Bill in the next Session covering foxhunting, wild animals in circuses, the clipping of chickens’ beaks and other such issues? All those things could be covered in one large umbrella Bill that the House could discuss and then vote on in the proper way.

Chris Grayling Portrait Chris Grayling
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I think that was a representation on legislation for next year’s Queen’s Speech to which I am sure my hon. Friends will have listened carefully.