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HANSARDEnvironmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023My Lords, I thank the Minister for his introductory remarks to this SI. The Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee looked at this instrument in April and raised concerns about…22 May 2023HANSARDLand Use CommissionMy Lords, as a member of the land use committee, I know just how many detailed evidence sessions and discussion there were on the proposals for a land use commission. As the noble…22 May 2023HANSARDEquipment Theft (Prevention) BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Wasserman, and I thank the noble Lord, Lord Blencathra, for his extensive introduction to this debate. The contribution…19 May 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I speak to Amendment 387 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Randall of Uxbridge, to which I have added my name, and to Amendment 475 in my name, to which the noble…18 May 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I support Amendment 372ZA in the name of the noble Viscount, Lord Trenchard, to which I have added my name. The noble Viscount has introduced his amendment and covered…18 May 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I wish to speak to Amendment 384, in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Randall of Uxbridge, and to which I, like the noble Baronesses, Lady Jones of Whitchurch and Lady…18 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his introduction to this group of amendments, and I rise to speak to Amendment 64ZA in my name and that of my noble friend Lady Parminter. This…17 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill17 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillI thank the Minister for his response and the noble Baroness, Lady Hayman of Ullock, for her support. I thank all noble Lords who took part in this very lively debate,…17 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillWater directives.15 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillBefore the Minister sits down, I listened very carefully but I did not hear what he had to say about Amendment 14 and the reassurances I was seeking.15 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, I will speak briefly to Amendment 14 in my name, to which the noble Baronesses, Lady Hayman of Ullock and Lady Altmann, and the noble Duke, the Duke of Wellington, have…15 May 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, Amendment 291 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh of Pickering, to which I have added my name, seeks to bring forward the date of the implementation of the…03 May 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Young of Old Scone, has introduced these two amendments very clearly. I will be brief. The green belt is seen by most of the population as an…03 May 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, the previous group of amendments has set the scene for this vital amendment, which we support. Development close to ancient woodlands can have a devastating effect. In…03 May 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, this group of amendments deals with tree preservation orders and would extend their scope and strength. TPOs are an important tool to support tree protection and need to…03 May 2023HANSARDGambling Act Review White PaperMy Lords, I declare my interest as a member of the executive of Peers for Gambling Reform. I welcome the contents of the White Paper on gambling, which, at last, takes us forward…03 May 2023HANSARDWater Companies: LicencesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the announcement by Ofwat on 20 March of a change to the licences of water companies requiring that dividend…24 Apr 2023HANSARDWater Companies: LicencesI thank the Minister for his response. Since I tabled this Question, the Government have published their plan for delivering clean and plentiful water, which is to be welcomed and…24 Apr 2023HANSARDFishing Industry: Visas for Foreign WorkersMy Lords, on Thursday 13 April, the Home Office announced that the scheme to allow visas for workers in aquaculture and offshore renewable industries would now cease for the…24 Apr 2023