As I have had many write to me about the recent vote on animal sentience - otherwise known as "New Clause 30" of the EU Withdrawal Bill - I thought it best to post a full, nuanced response below:
I am afraid that there has been a great deal of misinformation spread about the vote.
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Robert Courts MP appears on the Sunday Politics, discussing funding for schools, recycling and house building.
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Robert's section starts at 38:30.
Robert said, "I always enjoy the chance to visit another thriving business in West Oxfordshire and last week I was particularly impressed by the work being done at Polar Technology Management Group. Based in Eynsham, Polar Tech, comprising of several businesses (SST Technology, Lentus Composite
Robert said, "It is a pleasure to follow so many Members who have spoken with such passion and knowledge on this topic, about which all of us on both sides of the House are dedicated. I thank the Backbench Business Committee for granting the debate, and the hon.
Robert Courts MP nominates two local chefs for the 2017/18 Parliament Pub Chef of the Year Award - a great endorsement of our fantastic West Oxfordshire pubs.
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Robert said, "Last week was UK Parliament Week, a great initiative to encourage more people to understand the work of Parliament and learn about its history. This year, there have been over 4,000 events held in almost every constituency of the UK, and with up to 33,000 people pa
In August the Government launched a consultation about proposals for mandatory closed-circuit television (CCTV) to be installed in all areas of slaughterhouses where live animals are present for animal welfare purposes.
Following this consultation, we’ve decided to go ahead with making it mand
Robert said, "I recently met with excellent local family business Johnstone Safety Products, based in the hamlet of Worsham, near Minster Lovell. With strong ties to West Oxfordshire, where the company has been based since it was started 50 years ago, JSP are now a leading manufacturer fo
