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HANSARDGreat British Energy BillMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Hayman, for whom I have the greatest respect. I know that the whole of your Lordships’ House applauds her and…11 Feb 2025HANSARDGreat British Energy BillMy Lords, I shall join in the general outbreak of harmony that has struck your Lordships’ House and welcome government Amendment 8 on community energy. This is one more…11 Feb 2025HANSARDGreat British Energy BillMy Lords, before the Minister sits down—11 Feb 2025HANSARDGreat British Energy BillMy Lords, I rise very briefly, first to offer Green support for the two amendments in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Boycott. I have just one point to add to our discussion…11 Feb 2025HANSARDGreat British Energy BillWell, I ran that test at Eton College and I did not get many yeses from there.11 Feb 2025HANSARDGreat British Energy BillMy Lords, 30 seconds. The Minister referred to rigorous planning standards. I note a government press release of 26 January saying: “Sweeping reforms under the Planning and…11 Feb 2025HANSARDGreat British Energy BillMy Lords, I offer Green support for Amendment 18 in the names of the noble Lord, Lord Alton, and a range of other distinguished Members of your Lordships’ House. I will also speak…11 Feb 2025HANSARDMedicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) (Amendment) Regulations 2024I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Merron, for her clear introduction to this statutory instrument, which I broadly welcome. There are some important factors here. I particularly…10 Feb 2025HANSARDEducation (Assemblies) Bill [HL]I am very happy to give way on that basis. I want to pick up points made by the noble Lord, Lord Weir of Ballyholme. The Bill the noble Lord described does not reflect the Bill I…07 Feb 2025HANSARDEducation (Assemblies) Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Davies of Brixton. I think the word he used, “charade”, is a description of our current situation. It is worth looking at…07 Feb 2025HANSARDCrown Estate (Wales) Bill [HL]My Lords, I am delighted to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Smith of Llanfaes, and congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Wigley, on bringing before us this important and timely Bill.…07 Feb 2025HANSARDMortgage Prisoners Inquiry Bill [HL]The noble Lord did not refer to my questions about the UK Financial Ombudsman Service. I understand that this is a new situation. Perhaps he could write to me about that.07 Feb 2025HANSARDMortgage Prisoners Inquiry Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Chelmsford, who really cut to the nub of this issue and the reason for this Bill. This is a case of…07 Feb 2025HANSARDCreative Industries: Creating Jobs and Productivity GrowthMy Lords, I thank the Whips for their flexibility that has allowed me to participate in this debate without having to sprint between the Moses Room and your Lordships’ Chamber. I…06 Feb 2025HANSARDLifelong LearningMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Knight of Weymouth, for securing this debate. I am interested in his suggestion of a subscription model for universities for lifelong…06 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillMy Lords, I have some sympathy with the comments made earlier about the quality of debate and response that we have received from the Government in this Committee. I must express…06 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill06 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillMy Lords, in moving Amendment 68 I will also speak to Amendment 69, which is also in my name. Amendment 68, like a number of other amendments that we have discussed today, calls…06 Feb 2025HANSARDSchools: Citizenship EducationMy Lords, debate in your Lordships’ House in recent weeks has often focused on the issue of poor mental health, particularly among young people. In general, we know that it is…05 Feb 2025HANSARDAvian InfluenzaMy Lords, I am sure the Minister is aware of the disturbing outbreak of H5N9 in the US where, for the first time, this variant of avian influenza has proved to be highly…04 Feb 2025