Dr Neil Hudson MP calls for better protections for farmers, food producers and animals in the UK-Australia Trade Agreement Thursday, 17 June, 2021 During a House of Commons Statement on the Australia Trade Agreement earlier today Penrith and The Border MP, Dr Neil Hudson, asked whether tariff rate quotas and animal welfare clauses will be used in the new UK-Australia Trade deal. Dr Hudson went on to ask if the Trade and Agriculture Commission will be formed in time for it to scrutinise the deal. Dr Hudson asked: “I welcome the prospect of a... Local NewsWestminster News
Recommendations of new Trade and Agriculture Commission risk being 'left to gather dust' whilst Government pushes ahead with Australian Trade Agreement 16th June 2021 House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee Cross-party MPs raise growing concerns that the Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC) has... Westminster News
Dr Neil Hudson MP Cautious about Australian Trade Deal and calls for meaningful parliamentary scrutiny 15th June 2021 In light of the recent news of a UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement Dr Neil Hudson, MP for Penrith and The Border, has issued the following statement: “Broadly... Local NewsWestminster News
Herald Column: June 11th June 2021 Since my last column we have had the major legislative framework set out for the next year during the Queen’s Speech. There were many measures that I welcomed... Local NewsWestminster News
Dr Neil Hudson shines spotlight on Pet Smuggling and Ear Cropping in dogs during debate on the Government’s Action Plan for Animal Welfare in Parliament 8th June 2021 Penrith and The Border MP, Dr Neil Hudson, yesterday spoke in a Westminster Hall debate on the Government’s Action Plan for Animal Welfare. Dr Hudson welcomed... Westminster News
Cumbria gets Government funding as part of multi-million pound boost to make streets safer 4th June 2021 Cumbria is one of 40 areas across England and Wales to receive a government funding boost to crack down on crime. Cumbria was awarded £311,358 in funding. In... Local News
Dr Neil Hudson MP welcomes the Government’s £1.4 billion Investment to Boost our Educational Recovery and calls on the Education Secretary to include Outdoor Education Centres in the plan 2nd June 2021 Penrith and The Border MP, Dr Neil Hudson, was pleased to see the government’s fresh investment to ensure no child is left behind. Off the back of the... Local NewsWestminster News
Dr Neil Hudson MP speaks on Radio 4’s Today Programme about the importance of Rural Bus Services in Cumbria 1st June 2021 Please find the piece on rural buses services between 44.45 and 49.06 at the following link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000wl32 Dr Neil Hudson said: "It... Local News
Animal welfare: Will the Government's new Animal Sentience Bill go far enough? MPs launch inquiry 28th May 2021 House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee A new Bill promising to acknowledge animals as sentient beings has been introduced by the... Westminster News
Employers in Cumbria to get Funding Boost as part of Government T Level Plans 28th May 2021 Employers across Cumbria will be able to claim a £1,000 cash boost for every T Level student they host on a high-quality industry placement, as part of a new... Local News
