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HANSARDFarm Animal WelfareNearly three years ago, the campaign group Christian Ethics of Farmed Animal Welfare published a report exploring the ethics of current farming practices, yet little has seemingly…26 Jun 2023HANSARDEnvironmental Protection (Plastic Plates etc. and Polystyrene Containers etc.) (England) Regulations 2023Just to clarify, on the trading standards point—we have seen something like 170 fewer trading standards officers in the past 12 years. They are spread in different areas; some…20 Jun 2023HANSARDEnvironmental Protection (Plastic Plates etc. and Polystyrene Containers etc.) (England) Regulations 2023My Lords, I was asking about additional costs on food-related products during a cost of living crisis, especially given evidence today suggesting that more people are having to…20 Jun 2023HANSARDEnvironmental Protection (Plastic Plates etc. and Polystyrene Containers etc.) (England) Regulations 2023My Lords, I fear that I will shortly be interrupted by a Division. I, too, welcome the noble Lord, Lord Harlech, to his place. As Defra will be a recurring theme in his diary, I…20 Jun 2023HANSARDWorkers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) BillMy Lords, before I move on to the detail of the Bill, I put on record that today marks seven years since we lost Jo Cox, our friend in the other place. It is important to…16 Jun 2023HANSARDWorkers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) BillThat the Bill be now read a second time.16 Jun 2023HANSARDWorkers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their contributions today, especially my noble friend Lord Davies of Brixton, who highlighted how far we still have to go. I also thank the…16 Jun 2023HANSARDREACH (Amendment) Regulations 2023My Lords, I thank the Minister for his overview of the SI before us and for his correspondence in advance of today’s debate. I also thank all noble Lords for their contributions,…13 Jun 2023HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Electronic Collars) (England) Regulations 2023My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow my noble friend Lord Ponsonby. This SI is a necessary piece of legislation and His Majesty’s Opposition will support it. Many of us have and…13 Jun 2023HANSARDWater: Wales and EnglandMy Lords, we all appreciate the urgency of ensuring sustainable water supplies for the entire country. However, 60 years on from the flooding of Capel Celyn, the sensitivities of…07 Jun 2023HANSARDPackaging Waste (Data Reporting) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023My Lords, I thank the Minister for outlining the amendments to the data reporting regulations, which your Lordships’ House passed in February this year. As it is a sunny Monday…05 Jun 2023HANSARDAnimal By-Products, Pet Passport and Animal Health (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023My Lords, I thank the Minister for his time today and for outlining the need for the changes laid out before us. This is a wide-ranging SI, increasing the fees charged by the…05 Jun 2023HANSARDWoodland Cover Protection and Grey Squirrel ControlMy Lords, I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Redesdale, for initiating this debate to explore how we can protect and promote woodland cover, as well as control the grey squirrel…25 May 2023HANSARDEnvironmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023My Lords, I have a heavy cold, so if I start sneezing I apologise in advance. I thank the Minister for his overview of these regulations. His Majesty’s Opposition agree that the…22 May 2023HANSARDMicrochipping of Cats and Dogs (England) Regulations 2023My Lords, I thank the Minister for providing an overview of this very important statutory instrument and also thank his team for the helpful briefing that it provided. The issue…19 Apr 2023HANSARDOil Spill: Poole HarbourMy Lords, this is an incredibly worrying time for the people whose lives and incomes are affected by this oil spill. It has now been confirmed that oil is ashore and wildlife is…29 Mar 2023HANSARDCo-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies BillMy Lords, as a proud member of the Co-operative Party, it is a genuine pleasure to contribute to this debate. I pay tribute, as so many have, to my noble friend Lord Kennedy of…24 Mar 2023HANSARDAgriculture (Financial Assistance) (Amendment) Regulations 2023My Lords, I thank the Minister for his introduction to this SI. While this is my first outing shadowing him, I am sure it will not be my last—unless this goes horribly wrong—and I…14 Mar 2023HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, this is an incredibly important debate. It is a privilege, and not one that I take for granted, to be in your Lordships’ House as one of the 226 women who have the right…10 Mar 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillMy Lords, it is a privilege to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Morgan—and slightly intimidating. I draw the House’s attention to my register of interests: I am a director of the…01 Feb 2023