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HANSARDLivestock 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 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDSocial 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 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDEnvironment 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 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDEnglish 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 2025HANSARDWater and Sewerage Companies: Statutory ConsulteesMy Lords, we desperately need new housing, but avoiding flooding is also essential. Internal drainage board levies make up a significant proportion of the budgets of some local…20 Nov 2025HANSARDPlastic Recycling TargetsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made in achieving plastic recycling targets.20 Nov 2025HANSARDPlastic Recycling TargetsMy Lords, since the resources and waste strategy of 2018 and the 25-year environment plan of January 2019, plastic recycling has moved up the political and public agenda—but not…20 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I have listened carefully to the noble Lord, Lord Blencathra, and read the Member’s explanatory statement on these two amendments. I will be brief. I can remember, as a…17 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI am grateful for the noble Lord’s interjection and for that clarification. However, as somebody who lived for 35 years with a footpath running through their garden, I have to say…17 Nov 2025