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HANSARDSue Gray ReportThe Prime Minister today told the other place that it was “appropriate” to hold gatherings to thank Downing Street staff for their service. I go to a tweet from Adil Ray OBE, the…25 May 2022HANSARDSue Gray ReportMy Lords, the seven Nolan principles of public office have been raised already this evening, but it is worth going through them: selflessness, integrity, objectivity,…25 May 2022HANSARDProcurement Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Best. As always, he was extremely incisive and clear about our all too often tragically awful housing and general…25 May 2022HANSARDXinjiang Internment Camps: Shoot-to-Kill PolicyMy Lords, the Answer given in the other place made no reference to an asylum response to these shocking reports. As it is very clear that the Uighurs are being persecuted because…25 May 2022HANSARDUK Infrastructure Bank Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Boycott. I declare my membership of Peers for the Planet and my position as vice-president of the Local…24 May 2022HANSARDSchools Bill [HL]I declare my position as vice-president of the Local Government Association. It is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, and to speak after my noble friend…23 May 2022HANSARDFood Security: Climate Change and Biodiversity LossGiven that more than 50% of human calories come from just four crops, with a fast-changing global climate, does the Minister agree that increasing the diversity of crops is…17 May 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I declare my membership of Peers for the Planet and I shall speak chiefly to my amendment. I tabled this amendment because, during recess and subsequently, on school and…16 May 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechAt the end of the Address insert: “but regret the failure of Her Majesty’s Government to deliver the urgent transformative action required in response to the climate and nature…16 May 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I thank the many noble Lords from all sides of your Lordships’ House who have raised the issues covered in my amendment. Given the hour, I will not move it tonight.16 May 2022HANSARDGambling Harm (Social and Economic Impact of the Gambling Industry Committee Report)My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Viscount, Lord Colville. I agree with everything he said on both loot boxes and unconventional games that are currently not…27 Apr 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I rise briefly to offer the Green group’s support for Motions A1 and B1. Another thought the police might have to consider is the historical place: how their judgment…26 Apr 2022HANSARDUkraine War: UK Food SecurityThe Minister referred to farmers. Given the now extremely high fixed cost of artificial fertilisers and pesticides—these inputs also have massive environmental impacts in terms of…26 Apr 2022HANSARDBuilding Safety BillMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Earl, Lord Lytton, and to hear that he intends to keep a close eye on this, because that will clearly be needed well into the…26 Apr 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I rise very briefly to offer Green support for both Motions A1 and D1. Motion D1 has already been very amply covered, most notably by the noble Baroness, Lady Campbell…26 Apr 2022HANSARDEaster Recess: Government UpdateIf I may I will raise another issue in this rather scattergun Statement; I believe this is within the rules. In the other place, reference was made to what the Prime Minister…25 Apr 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Hayman of Ullock, and the noble Lord, Lord Wallace. They have already very clearly outlined Amendment 63, to which I…25 Apr 2022HANSARDElections BillBefore the Minister sits down, may I confirm what he said? I wrote down his words: “The Government do not accept that there should be a percentage limit.” On the percentage of…25 Apr 2022HANSARDEaster Recess: Government UpdateMy Lords, the Leader of the House gave us the latest figures on applications and approvals for the Homes for Ukraine scheme, but I am not sure if she has seen a report from…25 Apr 2022HANSARDDasgupta ReviewI am very pleased to hear the Minister referring to—07 Apr 2022