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HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, before we begin proceedings, I remind noble Lords that the Bill needs to conclude today, and we have 12 groups to get through. I do not propose to outline all the rules…15 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillI am afraid that I am unable to make that commitment at the Dispatch Box.15 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillThis is not about propulsion but the heating system in a boat.15 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I know the hour is late, but this is a very important subject, just because of the quantity that goes into landfill. I thank noble Lords for their contributions to this…15 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, forgive me for interrupting, but I fear the noble Lord is making a Second Reading speech. He was not here for earlier stages of the Bill, and the hour is late. Perhaps…15 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillI brought up canal boats because, if they are moored in an inland waterway, they may be caught by the scope of smoke control areas brought in by local authorities in an urban…15 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillThe noble Lord can come and see Thomas the Tank Engine, who lives in Didcot, at any time. I understand the concerns raised by noble Lords. As I said in Committee, the Government…15 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillPerhaps I may clarify that the measure relates only to coal, not diesel, and only when moored up—not when moving.15 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have contributed to this debate and especially the noble Earls, Lord Devon and Lord Caithness, for their amendments. I also thank the noble…15 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillI am happy to elucidate. I do not believe I said I want just to reduce traffic; I said that both solutions will produce the desired outcome—both fewer vehicles and slower traffic.13 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillWellington.13 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillThe arguments have been very well and fulsomely made, building a consensus. Will noble Lords who still wish to speak make their speeches as short as possible and introduce some…13 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment Bill13 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillI am grateful for both contributions and for the support of the noble Baroness opposite. I thank the noble Lord, Lord Carrington, for his amendments, and for not only meeting with…13 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillI begin by thanking noble Lords for the quality of their contributions on the important issue of air quality throughout these proceedings, including in Committee. I agree that…13 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillWestminster.13 Sept 2021HANSARDStatus of Workers Bill [HL]My Lords, before the next speaker, I should say that we need to try to keep to the advisory speaking time, because otherwise it cuts into the Minister’s summing up at the end.10 Sept 2021HANSARDUniversal CreditI hate to interrupt a good speech but the noble Baroness is almost a minute over the suggested speaking time.09 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, before we begin proceedings today, I think we can all agree that we did not make as much progress as we had hoped on Monday. May I make a few points about the rules of…08 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillThat the House do now adjourn.08 Sept 2021