John Gardiner, Baron Gardiner of Kimble

Lords continues line by line check of the Agriculture Bill

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
John Gardiner, Baron Gardiner of Kimble, House of Lords, Biosecurity

The Agriculture Bill continues its committee stage in the House of Lords on Thursday 9 July.

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  • The Agriculture Bill continues its committee stage in the House of Lords on Thursday 9 July.
  • Nearly 300 suggested changes (amendments) have been put forward, many relate to adjustments for farming and food production because of the impact of climate change.
  • Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Conservative), Parliamentary Under Secretary for Rural Affairs and Biosecurity, opened the debate and responded on behalf of the government.
  • Members taking part included the chair of the Woodland Trust, chair of the Royal Veterinary College and the president of Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers.

Lords starts line by line check of the Agriculture Bill

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Friday, July 3, 2020
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The Agriculture Bill will start its committee stage, the first chance for line by line scrutiny, in the House of Lords on Tuesday 7 July.

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  • The Agriculture Bill will start its committee stage, the first chance for line by line scrutiny, in the House of Lords on Tuesday 7 July.
  • Members will discuss suggested changes on a range of subjects including improving public access, animal welfare and financial support for healthy and environmentally sustainable food production.
  • Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Conservative), Parliamentary Under Secretary for Rural Affairs and Biosecurity, opened the debate and responded on behalf of the government.
  • Members taking part included the chair of the Woodland Trust, chair of the Royal Veterinary College and the president of Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers.

Lords debates Agriculture Bill at second reading

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
John Gardiner, Baron Gardiner of Kimble, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Agriculture

Members of the Lords will discuss the main principles and purpose of the Agriculture Bill during second reading, onWednesday 10June.

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  • Members of the Lords will discuss the main principles and purpose of the Agriculture Bill during second reading, onWednesday 10June.
  • The objective of this bill is to underpin a new agricultural system based on the principle of public money for public goods.
  • Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Conservative), Parliamentary Under-Secretary in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, will open the debate.
  • Speakers includea member of the Commission on Food, Farming and the Countryside and the president of Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers.

Lords debates food supply and security

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Thursday, May 14, 2020
John Gardiner, Baron Gardiner of Kimble, Parliament of Singapore, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Members of the Lordswill debatefood supply and security in theUK in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, in a virtual session onThursday 14 May.

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  • Members of the Lordswill debatefood supply and security in theUK in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, in a virtual session onThursday 14 May.
  • Speakers include the director the Food Foundation and the chair of the Government's Food Security Programme Steering Board.
  • During debates, members put their experience to good use to discuss current issues and draw the government's attention to concerns.
  • Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Conservative), Parliamentary Under-Secretary in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, will respond on behalf of the government.

Lords examines Fisheries Bill

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Friday, February 28, 2020
United Kingdom, Scotland, Environmental law in the United Kingdom, Fishing in England, Marine Management Organisation, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Conservation in Scotland, Environment of Scotland, Fishing in Scotland, John Gardiner, Baron Gardiner of Kimble, Environment (Wales) Act, Welsh Government

The Fisheries Billstarts itscommittee stage, the first chance for line by line examination, in the Lords on Monday 2 March.

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  • The Fisheries Billstarts itscommittee stage, the first chance for line by line examination, in the Lords on Monday 2 March.
  • Members are expected to discuss subjects including:
    legal duty on public authorities to achieve fisheries objectives.
  • Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Conservative), Parliamentary Under Secretary at the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, opened the debate on the bill and responded on behalf of the government.
  • protect the UK's marine environment by extending the powers of the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and Scottish and Welsh ministers.

Lords debates Fisheries Bill

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Tuesday, February 11, 2020
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Members of the Lords will discuss the key principles and purpose of the Fisheries Bill during second reading on Tuesday 11 February.

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  • Members of the Lords will discuss the key principles and purpose of the Fisheries Bill during second reading on Tuesday 11 February.
  • Speakers expected to take part include a member of the ClientEarth Development Committee and a trustee of Seafarers UK.
  • Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Conservative), Parliamentary Under Secretary at the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, is expected to open the debate on the bill and respond on behalf of the government.
  • protect the UK's marine environment by extending the powers of the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and Scottish and Welsh Ministers.

Lords debates Wild Animals in Circuses (No.2) Bill

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Circus, Lord Gardiner, John Gardiner, Baron Gardiner of Kimble

Use of wild animals on agenda

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Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Conservative), the bill's sponsor in the Lords and parliamentary under-secretary in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, is expected to open the debate on the bill and respond on behalf of the government.
This bill will aim to prohibit the use of wild animals in travelling circuses.

Kew Gardens Bill: Lords third reading

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Lord Gardiner, John Gardiner, Baron Gardiner of Kimble

Bill empowers government grants for Royal Botanic Gardens land leases

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Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Conservative), parliamentary under-secretary in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, responded on behalf of the government.
Members discussed a range of topics, including leases to be granted on land at Kew, protections in the planning system and funding.
This bill will aim to: