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HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Livestock Exports) BillMy Lords, the Minister has set out clearly the purposes and remit of the Bill, and we have heard very interesting contributions from across the House. I support the Bill and the…21 Feb 2024HANSARDEnvironment Agency: Flood Defence ExpenditureMy Lords, internal drainage boards provide essential services to areas that are habitually flooded. Currently, they are funded through district council tax. This is already…20 Feb 2024HANSARDWater Industry (Special Administration) Regulations 2024My Lords, I thank the Minister for his introduction to these two SIs, which make provision for the continuation of water supply to households should a water company be teetering…19 Feb 2024HANSARDFood Import RequirementsMy Lords, with beef and pork exports to the EU down by more than 20%, and the import of apples down 16.8% and oranges down 18.2%, what steps are the Minister and his Defra…14 Feb 2024HANSARDSea Fisheries (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas) (Amendment) Regulations 2024My Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for his introduction to this statutory instrument, which covers the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, known…13 Feb 2024HANSARDSea Fisheries (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas) (Amendment) Regulations 2024It did not work for me the first time either.13 Feb 2024HANSARDRecycled PlasticsMy Lords, we need to use less plastic and actually recycle what we do use. There is enough floating around the planet already; there is no good reason to produce more. Will the…13 Feb 2024HANSARDArtsMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Bragg, on securing this important debate and on his excellent and powerful introduction. We have heard some very knowledgeable…01 Feb 2024HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers BillMy Lords, I speak in support of the noble Baroness, Lady Hayman, on Amendments 128A and 145A—inserting a new clause on the right to repair—to which I added my name. The noble…31 Jan 2024HANSARDSustainable Farming Incentive: Species Management and ELMSMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Earl, Lord Caithness, on securing this important debate and on his excellent introduction to the subject, and welcome the Minister to his first…25 Jan 2024HANSARDEnvironmental Policies: Timeliness and EffectivenessMy Lords, to implement effective policies, you need reliable and accurate data. For water, if an incident is reported but not inspected, or inspected too late, it becomes a…22 Jan 2024HANSARDTrade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [HL]My Lords, in moving Amendment 6, I wish also to speak to Amendment 12 in this group. Amendment 6 raises the issue of the displacement of indigenous people severely affected by…16 Jan 2024HANSARDWater PollutionMy Lords, I welcome the Minister to his first outing at the Dispatch Box. It is clear from whistleblower evidence in the recent BBC “Panorama” investigation into water pollution…16 Jan 2024HANSARDTrade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have taken part in this debate, which has allowed us to look at the impact of a number of issues around the CPTPP. I thank everybody for…16 Jan 2024HANSARDTrade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [HL]16 Jan 2024HANSARDStorms: Weather ResilienceMy Lords, the NFU tells me that a review of the flood defence grant in aid funding is vital. The weighting towards people and property means that rural areas are unable to compete…11 Jan 2024HANSARDStorm HenkMy Lords, I declare my interest as a vice-president of the LGA. Storm Henk and those that preceded it have caused havoc across the country. Nearly everyone in this House will know…10 Jan 2024HANSARDBiodiversity Gain Site Register (Financial Penalties and Fees) Regulations 2024My Lords, I thank the Minister for his introduction to these two SIs and declare my interests as set out in the register. Both instruments are straightforward and in line with the…10 Jan 2024HANSARDTrade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [HL]My Lords, I speak first to Amendment 35 in my name. The Government are keen to strike deals with countries with which we have not previously had economic trade, especially in…14 Dec 2023HANSARDAgriculture (Delinked Payments and Consequential Provisions) (England) Regulations 2023My Lords, I thank the Minister for his introduction to these regulations. The noble Baroness, Lady Hayman of Ullock, set out her arguments extremely well and I agree with the…13 Dec 2023