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HANSARDEnergy Bill [HL]Perhaps I may come back to Amendment 27 and the associated amendments about a “fit and proper person”. Throughout his response, the Minister referred to the granting and awarding…05 Sept 2022HANSARDWomen’s Health Strategy for EnglandMy Lords, coming to another issue, I welcome the strong coverage of endometriosis in this strategy. However, there is great concern from those who have been campaigning to get…21 Jul 2022HANSARDNet Zero Strategy: High Court RulingMy Lords, the court judgment refers to the need for and the lack of quantified realistic assessments. If we look at what we have heard from the Government in recent days, we have…21 Jul 2022HANSARDFood Insecurity in Developing Countries due to Blockade of Ukrainian PortsWell, I have one sentence, to finish, about that transnational land ownership. In the Victorian-era British Empire, men who stood in this very Chamber forced Indian soldiers,…21 Jul 2022HANSARDHeatwave ResponseMy Lords, the Minister referred to difficulties getting to Stansted Airport on Sunday. That is, of course, contributing to the problem, whether you travel by rail or road. He may…21 Jul 2022HANSARDFood Insecurity in Developing Countries due to Blockade of Ukrainian PortsMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Alton, for securing this debate, which, as expected, has already been high-quality in its focus on both dealing with the immediate crisis…21 Jul 2022HANSARDFood Insecurity in Developing Countries due to Blockade of Ukrainian PortsWill we tolerate the same thing happening in the 21st century?21 Jul 2022HANSARDWomen’s Health Strategy for EnglandMy Lords, the Minister referred to the Government’s work developing a reproductive health plan, particularly in the context of what she said was the commitment to safe abortion. I…21 Jul 2022HANSARDScottish Parliament: Independence ReferendumMy Lords, surely there is another view: the parties proposing an independence referendum won a majority of seats and votes in last year’s Scottish Parliament election. That is the…20 Jul 2022HANSARDAmbulance PressuresMy Lords, I note that the Statement records that an estimated one in 19 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the week up to 6 July, compared with one in 25 the previous week. I…19 Jul 2022HANSARDEnergy Bill [HL]My Lords, rising to speak at this point, I feel I need to respond directly to the noble Lord, Lord Moylan, who asked about what zero or a miniscule amount of fossil fuel in the…19 Jul 2022HANSARDSchools Bill [HL]My Lords, I am aware of the hour and will be extremely brief. I just want to speak in favour of Amendment 118L, so ably introduced by the noble Baroness, Lady Boycott. I want to…18 Jul 2022HANSARDClimate and Ecology Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Boycott, and to thank the noble Lord, Lord Redesdale, for introducing this Bill, which, as the noble Lord, Lord…15 Jul 2022HANSARDHealthy Homes Bill [HL]My Lords, I am the final Back-Bench speaker and I join every other speaker in wishing this Bill a fast and successful passage into law, and I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord…15 Jul 2022HANSARDWomen and Girls: Economic Well-being, Welfare, Safety and OpportunitiesMy Lords, I feel I must begin by asking the noble Lord, Lord Strathcarron, to reconsider some of his assumptions. As he was speaking, he was facing a female rugby player—me.…14 Jul 2022HANSARDWomen and Girls: Economic Well-being, Welfare, Safety and OpportunitiesNot a star!14 Jul 2022HANSARDProcurement Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Wigley. I agree with him, but I will take us back to the issues that have mostly been covered in this group. There are…13 Jul 2022HANSARDProcurement Bill [HL]My Lords, I rise very briefly and with great pleasure to follow the noble Lords, Lord Hendy and Lord Knight of Weymouth. I could not possibly repeat large amounts of what they…13 Jul 2022HANSARDEnergy (Oil and Gas) Profits Levy BillMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the very powerful speech of the noble Lord, Lord Sikka. I apologise to the Minister for missing the first few seconds of her speech; we…13 Jul 2022HANSARDEnergy (Oil and Gas) Profits Levy BillJust to clarify, I was referring to the Scott Morrison Government of Australia when I said “climate change denying”.13 Jul 2022