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HANSARDRights of Boat Dwellers Bill [HL]That the Bill be now read a second time.17 Jul 2026HANSARDRights of Boat Dwellers Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank all those who have taken part in this very short debate, especially the noble Lord, Lord Cashman, for his expertise, as he has been dealing with this matter for…17 Jul 2026HANSARDRights of Boat Dwellers Bill [HL]My Lords, I am grateful to the National Bargee Travellers Association and the Public Bill Office for their help in drafting this piece of legislation, which is long overdue and…17 Jul 2026HANSARDEarly Release Prisoners: Preventing Homelessness and Rough SleepingMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Farmer, on securing this debate on a subject which I know is dear to his heart. It is also important to me. Both of us spoke to…16 Jul 2026HANSARDPlaces of Worship Renewal FundMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Prentis of Banbury, on securing this important debate. It is a pleasure to see her in her place leading it. She eloquently set…25 Jun 2026HANSARDLivestock Grazing on Dartmoor National ParkMy Lords, a brief search of the internet reveals considerable anger among graziers and farmers on Dartmoor at the proposed culling of ponies by Natural England. Farmers are at a…18 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, I will speak to Amendment 93 in my name and in support of my noble friend Lady Teather on her Amendment 91. My noble friend has made a compelling case for considering…17 Jun 2026HANSARDEnvironment Act 2021 TargetsMy Lords, given that only 14% of rivers in England are in a good ecological status, while agricultural pollution affects 40% of water bodies and wastewater pollution affects 36%,…16 Jun 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillLeave out from “House” to the end and insert “do insist on its Amendment 2, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 2A.”23 Apr 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I beg to move Motion A1 as an amendment to Motion A. The Commons have disagreed with our amendment, which was carried 285 to 156: a majority of 129 and a pretty…23 Apr 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I thank those taking part in this short debate, and I also thank the Minister for her comments. However, I disagree that leaving the consideration of rural affairs to…23 Apr 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill24 Mar 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, Amendment 5 is in my name and that of the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett of Manor Castle. The Bill is extensive, covering many areas of local government, and aims for the…24 Mar 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for her considered comments and thank all those Peers who have taken part in this debate. Between us, we have managed to cover nearly every aspect…24 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I declare my interest as a member of the APPG for Gypsies, Travellers and Roma, and speak in support of Amendments 375, 466 and 468. I thank the Minister, the noble…09 Mar 2026HANSARDNew Housing: Flood RiskMy Lords, the Government’s White Paper A New Vision for Water gives a case study on page 40 of how a housing development was stalled on a habitat site with protected species. The…26 Feb 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I apologise for not having spoken in the previous debates on this Bill due to the pressure of work. The noble Lord, Lord Lansley, has spoken eloquently to his…09 Feb 2026HANSARDIn-game Purchases: Protections for ChildrenLast year, research published in the Journal of Behavioral Addictions found that, of 394 popular mobile console and PC games containing loot boxes, only 8.4% correctly disclosed…15 Jan 2026HANSARDWelfare of Domestic AnimalsMy Lords, the legislation on electric shock collars was written, scrutinised and approved by this House in June 2023. It lapsed on a technicality, not due to any flaw. Defra’s own…04 Dec 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I support Amendment 247A, tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Randall of Uxbridge, who has laid out the case in detail. It is a sad fact that children, some with living…27 Nov 2025