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HANSARDDomestic Animals: WelfareMy Lords, we have debated a number of statutory instruments that aim to improve the health and well-being of animals, including those on the prevention of puppy and kitten…13 Jul 2023HANSARDLive Animals: Export BanMy Lords, on 3 December 2020, the Government published a consultation on the banning of the live export of animals for slaughter and fattening, and this closed in February 2021.…10 Jul 2023HANSARDWater Industry: Financial ResilienceMy Lords, Thames Water is not the only company causing concern: Southern Water, Yorkshire Water and South West Water were mentioned in the other place. Last year, £1.4 billion was…04 Jul 2023HANSARDDrax Biomass Power StationThe emissions that occur as a result of Drax burning mature trees are not counted as CO 2 emissions; only emissions from transporting trees from forests to furnaces count. When…03 Jul 2023HANSARDFarm Animal WelfareTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have, if any, to improve the standards of farm animal welfare.26 Jun 2023HANSARDFarm Animal WelfareI thank the Minister for his Answer. Defra’s call for evidence showed strong support and appetite from the public for animal welfare labelling on supermarket products to level the…26 Jun 2023HANSARDFarming: SupportMy Lords, farmers are struggling to cope with spikes in energy prices, spiralling input costs, rural crime and changes to agriculture support policy. Over 60% are suffering mental…21 Jun 2023HANSARDEnvironmental Protection (Plastic Plates etc. and Polystyrene Containers etc.) (England) Regulations 2023My Lords, I thank the Minister for his introduction to this statutory instrument. Having been around for the previous SI on the banning of microbeads in washable products and…20 Jun 2023HANSARDFamilies with Children: AccommodationMy Lords, there are many different models for building and providing homes but the greatest need is for affordable social rented properties. However, only 7,000 homes for social…19 Jun 2023HANSARDREACH (Amendment) Regulations 2023My Lords, I thank the Minister for his introduction. As with a number of SIs in the past, we have been facing this issue since 2019. At that time, the Government were urged from…13 Jun 2023HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Electronic Collars) (England) Regulations 2023I thank the noble Earl for his correction. However, I was going on the information that I had received in the SI. As I was saying, sheep worrying is a very serious matter and one…13 Jun 2023HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Electronic Collars) (England) Regulations 2023My Lords, I thank the Minister for his introduction to the SI. He will be pleased to know that I am happy with it and have only a couple of points to make. In contrast to the…13 Jun 2023HANSARDAgricultural TenanciesMy Lords, I am grateful for this opportunity to comment on the tremendous work that the noble Baroness, Lady Rock, and her team have done on the tenant farming sector, which plays…12 Jun 2023HANSARDWater: Wales and EnglandMy Lords, water is an essential resource, but we have seen it being polluted on a grand scale through legal sewage overflows. This week, we have also seen that the water network…07 Jun 2023HANSARDAnimal WelfareMy Lords, I welcome the chance to comment on this Statement. The Government have been active on the animal welfare front and I commend their Action Plan for Animal Welfare . I…07 Jun 2023HANSARDPackaging Waste (Data Reporting) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023My Lords, I thank the Minister for his introductory remarks and welcome this SI, which is intended to reduce the amount of plastic packaging in circulation. This is long overdue…05 Jun 2023HANSARDAnimal By-Products, Pet Passport and Animal Health (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023My Lords, I thank the Minister for his introduction to this important SI, which wraps two previous SIs up into one and deals mostly with the levying of fees. The Explanatory…05 Jun 2023HANSARDWoodland Cover Protection and Grey Squirrel ControlI congratulate my noble friend Lord Redesdale on securing this debate and on his detailed introduction to it. I was fascinated by the idea of gene drive technology. The promotion…25 May 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, I apologise for not being able to take part at Second Reading. I shall speak to Amendment 9 in the name of my noble friend Lady Hamwee, to which I have added my name.…24 May 2023HANSARDWater Companies: Customer BillsMy Lords, the first three CEOs of water companies to waive this year’s bonus due to sewage pollution were from Yorkshire Water, South West Water and Thames Water, followed by…23 May 2023