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HANSARDSyriaMy Lords, I return to the situation in north-east Syria, which was raised by the right reverend Prelate and the noble Lords, Lord Alton and Lord Purvis. Al Jazeera and many others…19 Dec 2024HANSARDPension Review: Phase 2My Lords—18 Dec 2024HANSARDPension Review: Phase 2Returning to the case of the WASPI women and the Government’s ruling against them, can the Minister tell me whether the fact that the Government have overruled the evidence-based…18 Dec 2024HANSARDPrison Capacity StrategyMy Lords, I begin with an expression of sympathy to the Minister. What we have heard in your Lordships’ House—the focus on rehabilitation and reducing reoffending—is very welcome.…17 Dec 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy BillMy Lords, very briefly, I offer Green group support for Amendment 56 and, in particular, Amendment 116, which has broad support, as we see from the signatures. I declare my…17 Dec 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy BillMy Lords, I begin by apologising that I did not take part at Second Reading and earlier parts of Committee—noble Lords had my noble friend Lady Jones of Moulsecoomb with them…17 Dec 2024HANSARDBuilding HomesMy Lords, I declare my position as a vice-president of the Local Government Association. My first question follows on from that of the noble Baroness, Lady Pinnock, and her focus…17 Dec 2024HANSARDDomestic Animals: WelfareMy Lords, we have heard this afternoon the Government’s announcement on plans for substantial changes to local government. Of course, much of the enforcement of animal welfare…16 Dec 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Foster. I commend him on his leadership of Peers for Gambling Reform, of which I am a member. I apologise that I…16 Dec 2024HANSARDPuberty-suppressing HormonesMy Lords, my question follows on from that of the noble Baroness, Lady Walmsley, about the scale of the trial. I also note the report from the experts at the Council of Europe,…16 Dec 2024HANSARDAsylum Support (Prescribed Period) Bill [HL]It is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord unexpectedly early. First, I offer the strongest possible Green support for this Bill, which has not been pre-empted by the praiseworthy…13 Dec 2024HANSARDComplications from Abortions (Annual Report) Bill [HL]My Lords, in following the noble Lord, Lord Frost, I stress how important the Green Party and many other people regard protecting those receiving healthcare from harassment and…13 Dec 2024HANSARDSyriaMy Lords, like the noble Baroness, Lady Lawlor, I am addressing events particularly in the north-east of Syria. There are reliable reports coming out that Turkish-backed militias…12 Dec 2024HANSARDSmall Farms and Family BusinessesMy Lords, I thank the noble Earl, Lord Leicester, for securing this debate. I join the torrent of tributes to the noble Baroness, Lady Cumberlege, for her many decades of service.…12 Dec 2024HANSARDPlan for Change: Milestones for Mission-led GovernmentMy Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Finn, said that few would disagree with the target to grow the economy. However, as Greens we disagree, because we think that the economy should…12 Dec 2024HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate, and to commend the noble Lord, Lord Holmes, for a very clear introduction to three amendments. The…11 Dec 2024HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL]11 Dec 2024HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL]My Lords, in moving Amendment 57, I will also speak to Amendments 58 and 59 in my name. I feel I must begin by offering credit to the noble Earl, Lord Lytton. I was looking at the…11 Dec 2024HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL]My Lords, I will be brief. The main point I wish to make initially is that the next time someone complains about your Lordships’ House not giving enough time to pass important…11 Dec 2024HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL]I thank the noble Lord for his intervention. I think he perhaps misunderstood where I was going with that. It was not meant to be a criticism of this Government—I fully take the…11 Dec 2024