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HANSARDIntegrated ReviewMy Lords, I am sure that I do not need to remind the noble Baroness the Leader of the House that the Conservative Party manifesto contained a commitment to spend 0.75% of GNI on…23 Nov 2020HANSARDCOP 26My Lords, Article 12 of the Paris Agreement says that signatories must “co-operate in taking measures … to enhance climate change education … public awareness … participation and…18 Nov 2020HANSARDJonathan Taylor: SBM OffshoreMy Lords, the Government claim that they cannot interfere in the legal proceedings of another country, which is surprising, since there are recent examples where they have done…10 Nov 2020HANSARDCarbon EmissionsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the announcement by the Prime Minister on 6 October that all homes will be powered through offshore wind by 2030, what plans they have…09 Nov 2020HANSARDCarbon EmissionsMy lords, I thank the noble Baroness for her Answer, but I do not think that she has given the House any kind of reassurance that there will be a proper strategy. Therefore, can…09 Nov 2020HANSARDTerrestrial and Freshwater Protected SitesMy Lords, the Government recently said that nature-based solutions will be central to the negotiations at COP 26. What progress can the Minister report? What emphasis will there…02 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Economy UpdateMy Lords, tier 3 restrictions are hugely disruptive to the economy and will lead to the collapse of yet more businesses. In these circumstances, as many Conservative MPs in these…27 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Social and Economic InequalitiesThe Government say they want to level up, yet the gap between the haves and have-nots continues to widen. There are few areas where this is more apparent than education.…26 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: South YorkshireMy Lords, what steps are the Government taking to increase NHS lab capacity for testing in areas suffering from new restrictions? What advice has been given to care homes in those…22 Oct 2020HANSARDWorld Energy Outlook 2020My Lords, do the Government accept that, while they must lead, changes in everyone’s behaviour will be needed? So how do they plan to engage with citizens on what net zero looks…20 Oct 2020HANSARDAfghanistanMy Lords, it is essential to maintain development aid in this desperately poor country, as were it to collapse the illicit economy would also almost certainly take over. However,…15 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, given the threat to jobs from measures set out in the Statement, can the Leader of the House say what the Government intend to do to prevent higher levels of…14 Oct 2020HANSARDProtecting Civilians in Armed ConflictMy Lords, how will the Government hold to account those who are responsible for the use of explosive weapons in populated areas which devastate the lives of all civilians, but…12 Oct 2020HANSARDCOP 26: SponsorsMy Lords, what exactly will sponsors receive, apart from exhibiting space, in return for their money? Will the Minister confirm that no sponsor will be allowed to sit in on any…06 Oct 2020HANSARDNet Zero ReviewMy Lords, what steps are the Government taking to ensure that all homes are insulated to a standard compatible with net zero?01 Oct 2020HANSARDStudents’ Return to UniversitiesMy Lords, the Statement says that Ministers will work with universities to ensure that all students can return home for Christmas. Will the Minister tell the House what steps the…01 Oct 2020HANSARDEconomyMy Lords, the Statement claims that new investment is being provided in training and apprenticeships. Can the Minister elaborate on what is new rather than already announced? Can…28 Sept 2020HANSARDSentencing White PaperMy Lords, I welcome the White Paper’s proposal to stop sending lower-level offenders back and forth to prison, and to develop more effective, non-custodial sentences. This is…21 Sept 2020HANSARDJapan Free Trade AgreementMy Lords, does the Minister agree that the trade deal with Japan will boost our GDP by only 0.07%? Will he tell the House how that compares with the economic cost of losing our…17 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, given the intrusive and damaging effects, especially on family life, of the decision to limit social contacts to six people, can the Minister say why it was decided to…14 Sept 2020