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HANSARDBovine TuberculosisMy Lords, Scotland has maintained its status as free of bovine TB, despite minor outbreaks. It also has a population of badgers and deer. In the past, one Welsh farmer lost 500…12 Dec 2023HANSARDPlant Health etc. (Miscellaneous Fees) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023My Lords, I thank the Minister for his introduction to this statutory instrument. As he indicated, these regulations cover businesses which are exempt from paying fees to Defra…06 Dec 2023HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I congratulate the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Norwich and the noble Lord, Lord Gascoigne, on their excellent maiden speeches and look forward to their…13 Nov 2023HANSARDStorm Babet: FloodingMy Lords, first, I send my condolences to the families who suffered bereavement as a result of the storm. I also commiserate with those who were flooded, losing possessions and…25 Oct 2023HANSARDFluorinated Greenhouse Gases (Amendment) Regulations 2023My Lords, I thank the Minister for his introduction to these regulations. At first glance, this seems like a very minor matter, a mistake having been made in the date of…24 Oct 2023HANSARDWater and Sewage Regulation (Industry and Regulators Committee Report)My Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Hollick, on his excellent introduction to this brilliant report. All contributors to the debate have raised the worrying operational…16 Oct 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I also thank the Minister for his introductory comments. Amendments 1 and 2 on chalk streams are to be welcomed and I thank the noble Viscount, Lord Trenchard, for his…21 Sept 2023HANSARDCost of Living: Food WasteMy Lords, food is a necessity of life, not a luxury. For those struggling to feed their families, food waste, whether at the farm gate or on the supermarket shelf, is…21 Sept 2023HANSARDFarming: Net ZeroMy Lords, everyone, including farmers, has to be committed and involved in attempting to achieve net zero. This year the Government turned away farmers from their higher-tier…20 Sept 2023HANSARDWindsor Framework (Enforcement etc.) Regulations 2023My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Benyon, has set out the rationale for this SI. Others have contributed to the debate and given a less enthusiastic reception, to say the least. I…19 Sept 2023HANSARDDangerous Dogs Act 1991: New BreedsMy Lords, the phrase that there are no bad dogs, only bad owners, is patchy as breeds vary considerably. Spaniels are excellent at identifying victims in earthquakes; border…14 Sept 2023HANSARDCombined Sewer OverflowsMy Lords, in its statement on Tuesday, the OEP identified serious breaches of environmental law. Despite what appears to be heavy investment to combat combined sewer overflows,…14 Sept 2023HANSARDEnvironmental Civil Sanctions (England) (Amendment) Order 2023My Lords, I thank the Minister for his introductory remarks on these two statutory instruments. It is regrettable but not entirely surprising that businesses find it cheaper to…13 Sept 2023HANSARDEnvironmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2023My Lords, the Minister has, as always, introduced this SI with clarity. This SI relates to extended producer responsibility for packaging, whereby the producer pays a levy or tax…13 Sept 2023HANSARDHunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) BillMy Lords, we have been debating this amendment for some considerable time. There is a concern that we will not be able to get to the amendment with the real meat in it, so I will…12 Sept 2023HANSARDClothing Sales: SustainabilityMy Lords, an estimated 92 million tonnes of textile waste are created annually by the fashion industry. This is set to increase by 2030. Thinking of Marrakesh as an example, would…11 Sept 2023HANSARDOrphan Sites: Hazardous WasteMy Lords, the cost of cleaning up hazardous waste sites can be enormous—as in the case of the sheepskin factory in Glastonbury bought by the previous RDA, where sections of land…04 Sept 2023HANSARDLand Use in England Committee ReportMy Lords, I declare my interest as set out in the register as a vice-president of the LGA. I congratulate the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Carlisle on his valedictory…25 Jul 2023HANSARDAgriculture and Horticulture Development Board (Amendment) Order 2023My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Harlech, for his thorough introduction to this statutory instrument which, although straightforward, is confusing in some elements.…24 Jul 2023HANSARDAnimals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) BillMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Black of Brentwood, a notable champion of animal welfare, has laid out with clarity the measures in the Bill and the penalties attached for…14 Jul 2023