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HANSARDFood WasteMy Lords, with queues at food banks and children suffering from food poverty, food waste is an outrage. In some cases, supermarkets are refusing to take produce grown under…24 Mar 2021HANSARDFolic AcidMy Lords, Britain has a relatively high rate of preventable birth defects linked to low folic acid—around 1,000 pregnancies are affected every year. The Government are aware of…23 Mar 2021HANSARDPeople with Disabilities Standing for Elected OfficeMy Lords, I hear what the Minister says about the responsibility resting with political parties. However, enormous costs can fall on those who have additional needs. What plans do…22 Mar 2021HANSARDDirect Payments to Farmers (Reductions and Simplifications) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021My Lords, I thank the Minister for his time, and that of his officials, in providing a briefing on these two instruments, and for his introduction. I regret that I am not able to…22 Mar 2021HANSARDHeather and Grass etc. Burning (England) Regulations 2021My Lords, this is a very emotive subject and one that often generates contradictions. The subject of the SI is the licensing of heather burning on moors which are within an SSSI,…18 Mar 2021HANSARDFood Prices: Agricultural PolicyMy Lords, the Government’s ambitious plans to move farmers from direct farm payments to a system whereby they manage their whole business differently to deliver profitable food…18 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget StatementMy Lords, the OEP—the office for environmental protection—was heralded by the Government in October 2019, with its offices to be in Worcester. It took two years to appoint an…12 Mar 2021HANSARDInternational Women’s DayThis is the first time I have participated in an International Women’s Day debate, but not the first time I have engaged in supporting international women. International Women’s…11 Mar 2021HANSARDWomen in Elected OfficeMy Lords, when first elected to local government, I was one of several women with school-age children. We were a tough bunch and needed to be. However, others were not coming on…08 Mar 2021HANSARDEU: Fishing Industry NegotiationsMy Lords, there is a balance to be struck between a thriving fishing industry and the conservation of fish stocks. The network of marine protected areas is at risk. Information…04 Mar 2021HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Thurlow, and I declare my interest as a vice-president of the LGA. I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Kennedy of…01 Mar 2021HANSARDFishing Sector and Coastal CommunitiesMy Lords, coastal and fishing communities are suffering extreme economic decline due to Covid. The Prime Minister’s exit road map will help tourist communities, but not as quickly…25 Feb 2021HANSARDFood-related CrimeMy Lords, a steady supply of nutritious food is essential, not only for those recovering from Covid but for those who are struggling due to losing their job or having been…22 Feb 2021HANSARDTown and Country Planning (Border Facilities and Infrastructure) (EU Exit) (England) Special Development Order 2020 (SI 2020/928)My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Naseby, and I thank my noble friend Lady Randerson for her extensive introduction and for ensuring this debate took…11 Feb 2021HANSARDBeijing Winter Olympic Games 2022My Lords, the Winter Olympics is a wonderful spectacle that we all enjoy watching. However, are we prepared to countenance sending Team GB to a country with such an appalling…10 Feb 2021HANSARDOnline Gambling: Stake LimitsMy Lords, it has been suggested that stake limits online may drive gamblers to the unregulated black market. The most addictive form of online gambling is slots with no stake…09 Feb 2021HANSARDUK Shellfish ExportsMy Lords, it is unfortunate for the Government that the BBC is currently screening its series on the Cornwall fishing industry, filmed last year. All see the dramatic effect on…09 Feb 2021HANSARDGenetically Modified FoodMy Lords, organic farming has risen by 13% in the past year, but organic farms are at extreme risk of cross-contamination from genetically modified crops putting their own crops…08 Feb 2021HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) BillMy Lords, I draw the Committee’s attention to my interest as a vice-president of the LGA. It is a pleasure to take part in this debate and speak to the amendment in the name of…04 Feb 2021HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, we have had a wide-ranging debate and covered some important topics. I welcome the Government’s amendment made in the other place, but it does not go far enough. I fully…02 Feb 2021