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HANSARDEmissions Trading Scheme: TransportMy Lords, in the Government’s recent transport decarbonisation plan, no modes of transport other than aviation were mentioned in relation to the UK Emissions Trading Scheme. Could…11 Oct 2021HANSARDEngland: Historic CountiesI am happy to emphasise the strong feeling about Yorkshire in this Chamber. As we have heard, Britain’s historic counties are central to local identities and Yorkshire is the…16 Sept 2021HANSARDLeasehold: Building and Fire SafetyEarlier this month Dame Judith Hackitt, chair of the independent review of building regulations, urged homeowners to seek a second opinion on fire safety bills, warning that many…16 Sept 2021HANSARDCouncil TaxMy Lords, the Prime Minister’s sticking plaster for the social care crisis is asking a great deal of cash-strapped councils. As a result of the proposals, they face a larger…15 Sept 2021HANSARDSupported Housing: FundingI declare my interest as laid out in the register. The Resolution Foundation has said that the Chancellor’s planned cuts in universal credit, along with other major decisions to…14 Sept 2021HANSARDHealth and Social CareMy Lords, I declare my interests as set out in the register. As the leader of the second-largest metropolitan local authority in the country until earlier this year, I ask the…09 Sept 2021HANSARDNet-Zero Emissions: Planning and Building RegulationsMy Lords, I declare my interests as set out in the register. Last month, the i newspaper reported that homes in the UK heat up twice as fast as the European average during…09 Sept 2021HANSARDCouncil TaxI refer noble Lords to my registered interests. The impact of the pandemic has led to the worst recession of any major economy. With the virus still not under control, local…22 Jul 2021HANSARDBusiness and Planning Act 2020 (Pavement Licences) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2021My Lords, I pay tribute to my noble friend Lord Faulkner for bringing this really important issue into the Chamber. His very well-informed and passionate speech does not need too…14 Jul 2021HANSARDBusiness and Planning Act 2020 (Pavement Licences) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2021I have listened carefully to the debate so far, and very interesting points have been raised. Personally, I am very supportive of the principle of pavement licences. One of the…08 Jul 2021HANSARDTown and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021My Lords, the Government’s planning overhaul represents a developers’ charter to remove powers from elected local representatives and hand them over to Whitehall-appointed boards…29 Jun 2021HANSARDFlood Plains: Housing DevelopmentMy Lords, I add my appreciation to the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh, for creating the opportunity for us to take part in this debate, which is extremely close to my heart. My…24 Jun 2021HANSARDProfessional Qualifications Bill [HL]I thank my noble friend Lord Hunt and the noble Lord, Lord Patel, for tabling Amendment 59. A four-year sunset clause is an interesting proposal, given the wider concerns that…22 Jun 2021HANSARDProfessional Qualifications Bill [HL]This has been an interesting debate, especially for those of us who are only just beginning to get to grips with the whole process of affirmative and negative procedures. I thank…22 Jun 2021HANSARDHousing: New DevelopmentsThe expansion of permitted development rights is taking away the voices of local communities in the planning process and handing them to Whitehall’s appointed boards of…17 Jun 2021HANSARDProfessional Qualifications Bill [HL]I thank everyone for their contributions in this really important area. I join noble Lords in raising concerns about the impact of the Bill on the qualifications of those who…14 Jun 2021HANSARDProfessional Qualifications Bill [HL]I thank the Minister for her full response. I particularly thank the noble Baroness, Lady Noakes, for reminding me of the many hours of excitement that I have ahead of me in this…14 Jun 2021HANSARDProfessional Qualifications Bill [HL]Amendment 34 is in the name of my noble friend Lady Hayter, and I thank the noble Lord, Lord Palmer of Childs Hill, for signing it. The amendment would make changes to the…14 Jun 2021HANSARDProfessional Qualifications Bill [HL]14 Jun 2021HANSARDProfessional Qualifications Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the Minister for his clear introduction and positive engagement so far. This has certainly helped ease me into my first speech at Second Reading, and I hope that…25 May 2021