To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will extend the exemption scheme for Premier League footballers in respect of work visas to leading scientists.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will extend the exemption scheme for Premier League footballers in respect of work visas to leading scientists.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what monitoring arrangements they have put in place to measure the impact of the interim cap on work visas for non-European Union citizens on the United Kingdom's ability to attract leading scientists.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what monitoring arrangements they have put in place to measure the impact of the interim cap on work visas for non-European Union citizens on the United Kingdom's ability to attract leading scientists.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the eight Nobel Laureates who wrote to the Times on 7 October expressing concern about the impact of a cap on immigration on the United Kingdom's ability to attract leading scientists.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the eight Nobel Laureates who wrote to the Times on 7 October expressing concern about the impact of a cap on immigration on the United Kingdom's ability to attract leading scientists.

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on nuclear power stations.

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on nuclear power stations.

The Minister is being as helpful as he can. On the planning issues, he indicated earlier that when the recommendation is made to the Secretary of State, the same time frame that existed under the old system, which did not get a chance to develop, will be used. Will he...

The Minister is being as helpful as he can. On the planning issues, he indicated earlier that when the recommendation is made to the Secretary of State, the same time frame that existed under the old system, which did not get a chance to develop, will be used. Will he...

A consultation process is ongoing. The expectation of the IPC was three months, and we will be looking at the same sort of period. We will be able to provide further clarity in due course. The other advantage of our approach is that it reduces the risk of judicial review....

A consultation process is ongoing. The expectation of the IPC was three months, and we will be looking at the same sort of period. We will be able to provide further clarity in due course. The other advantage of our approach is that it reduces the risk of judicial review....

I am very grateful to have this chance to talk about an issue that of course affects my constituency enormously, as you know Mr Streeter. The future of nuclear power is vital to my constituency and to the whole of the United Kingdom. That is why I am very grateful...

I am very grateful to have this chance to talk about an issue that of course affects my constituency enormously, as you know Mr Streeter. The future of nuclear power is vital to my constituency and to the whole of the United Kingdom. That is why I am very grateful...

I congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing this debate. I would say that my area is ready. As with the nuclear power station in his constituency, Wylfa nuclear power station in my constituency has been decommissioned and a new build is happening on-site. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that the...

I congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing this debate. I would say that my area is ready. As with the nuclear power station in his constituency, Wylfa nuclear power station in my constituency has been decommissioned and a new build is happening on-site. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that the...

I totally agree with the hon. Gentleman and his point is well made. I think that the proposals for Wylfa are in phase 2 of the proposals for nuclear power. He makes a good point. As I was saying, the decision about the BSF programme does not add up. These...

I totally agree with the hon. Gentleman and his point is well made. I think that the proposals for Wylfa are in phase 2 of the proposals for nuclear power. He makes a good point. As I was saying, the decision about the BSF programme does not add up. These...

It is a great pleasure and privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Streeter. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Bridgwater and West Somerset (Mr Liddell-Grainger) for securing the debate and leading it with his normal approach of combining passion, vigour, commitment and enthusiasm with addressing the issues...

It is a great pleasure and privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Streeter. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Bridgwater and West Somerset (Mr Liddell-Grainger) for securing the debate and leading it with his normal approach of combining passion, vigour, commitment and enthusiasm with addressing the issues...

To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to ensure that all of the science contained in approval dossiers for genetically modified crops and food can be replicated and improved by independent scientists; and what steps they have taken to ensure that independent scientists who have discovered harmful...

To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to ensure that all of the science contained in approval dossiers for genetically modified crops and food can be replicated and improved by independent scientists; and what steps they have taken to ensure that independent scientists who have discovered harmful...

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many (a) scientific advisers and (b) civil servants in scientific posts there are in his Department.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many (a) scientific advisers and (b) civil servants in scientific posts there are in his Department.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change how many (a) scientific advisers and (b) civil servants in scientific posts there are in his Department.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change how many (a) scientific advisers and (b) civil servants in scientific posts there are in his Department.